Saturday, February 20, 2016

Cyclone Winston

I am sending this email to inform you that Elder Tyler Robert Mumford, who is
serving in the Suva Fiji Mission, is currently safe and accounted for. We are currently
experiencing Cyclone Winston, a category 5 storm, which is passing through Fiji as I send
this email. The power is out through most of the island and we are experiencing high
winds and rain. The missionaries have been trained on how to handle the storm. They are
all either in their flats or at their Stake Center.

As you may know the temple is scheduled to be dedicated tomorrow with three sessions.
President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Quentin L. Cook are with us here in the mission home.
Earlier today we participated in a Cultural Celebration where the youth of Fiji performed
dances celebrating the culture of Fiji and the surrounding islands. It was beautiful with
a lot of energy from the youth. It was so exciting to have our missionaries in
attendance.

The main part of the storm is forecast to pass us by in time for the dedication sessions
tomorrow. Plans are to proceed with the dedication and have our missionaries participate.

We sure appreciate your faith and prayers in behalf of our missionaries as we pass
through this challenging weather.

Warm regards,

President LaytonFiji Suva Mission

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