School Christmas Social

We attended a Christmas Party on Monday afternoon with teachers and Church employees in the cafeteria.  Again there was lots of food.  We were divided into 4 groups and each group sang 2 Christmas hymns each. (Senior Couples, Teachers, Support Staff, Service Center Employees).  

Sister Thorne giving Christmas message

                                                                                                                                                                       




Sister Thorne and I were asked to give a Christmas message a few hours before the program.  Fortunately Lita had saw the minutes of the planning meeting and warned us a few days in advance that we were speaking. 

Pres. Tune giving remarks and thanking the employees

Administration and Office Staff singing Christmas Carols

Some of Moroni High Teachers harmonizing with Sister Boutara IOTEBWA as the lead singer 

Next we ate a large variety of Kiribati dishes.  The food we tried was all good, some I have been hesitant to try.  The Senior Couples then did a lip sync to the song by the Drifters, “I Dreaming of a White Christmas”.  Sister Ogborn made Santa hats for each of us.  It was a lot of fun as we took turns hold a fake microphone and acting like it was us singing.  Sister Thorne really got into it and surprised many of the teachers who thought she was always very serious and dignified.  Several commented how much they enjoyed her performing.  The rest of the groups were supposed to perform, but didn’t.  So I guess we one first place in the competition (also last place)

Service Center employees singing two carols

The employees love to sing.  Before the party began music was being played and there were always three or four who took the microphones and sang along with the music.  They are very good singers and love to harmonize, when the speakers are set up, you will see them singing for hours along with the music.  It is a joy to watch and hear them having so much fun and sharing their talents with others.  

Senior Couples (Elder and Sister Ogborn, Elder and Sister Bonnemort, and Elder and Sister Thorne) in their Santa Hats getting ready to finish off the evening with a glass of ice cream.  It isn't  as good as Utah State 'Aggie' Ice Cream but it is cold and hits the spot on hot days at the equator.