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LDS youth help clear overgrowth in Romanum
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Posted on Sep 14 2022
The Romanum Chuuk church meetinghouse in Romanum on Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia.(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
Seminary and Institute youth participated in a Helping Hands project on the island of Romanum located in the Chuuk Lagoon, part of the Federated States of Micronesia last Aug. 27.
The Romanum Branch meetinghouse, part of the Chuuk Namoneas District of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is settled on a hill, nestled in the tropical foliage of breadfruit, papaya, and coconut trees.
Sunshine and rain has encouraged overgrowth of vegetation along the path to the meetinghouse.
This Helping Hands project accomplished their goal of clearing out the overgrowth from the path leading to their church meetinghouse, making it easier for members to make their way to church service on Sundays.
Romanum Chuuk Branch with District president Rodolfo Gacayan, his wife, and Seminary and Institute youth. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
“I’m so happy for the youth that served to clean the pathway to the chapel. God will bless them,” said Romanum Branch president Siramino Walter.
District president Rodolfo Gacayan and his wife, Dorina, joined in on the fun by supporting the youth’s activity by grabbing the overgrowth and removing it from the path.
Their son, Eugene, leaving for his mission to Utah at the end of September, is among the youth that participated in the activity.
Gacayan stated, “The Seminary and Institute Helping Hands project that the Romanum branch did not only help the branch and the community but creates more self-reliant youth and gives them practice serving.”
With bare feet, flip-flops and machete’s, the smiling youth in their Helping Hands vests enjoy their service of making life easier for others.
Elder and sister Green, having made a recent trip to visit the Romanum meetinghouse and the future church house site, were able to walk the path unencumbered.
Elder Green said “What a great job the youth did in clearing this path. As we walked along the path, we could see how well manicured and groomed it was and it was easy to follow.”
These Seminary and Institute youth are great examples of Christ-like service. (PR)
