*Spotlights for May*

Sister Spotlight

Please welcome Kerri Horsley and her family:  husband Paul and children, Maya (10) Savannah (8) Jacob (7) Ethan (5) Xander (3) and Ashton (2 1/2.)  Kerri was born in Terhan, Iran on March 11th and grew up in Federal Way, WA.  She has been a member of the church all of her life and is a second child with 1 brother and 3 sisters.  Her favorite food is Chinese and she has even lived in Shanghai.  One thing Kerri would like to do someday is travel to Europe.  She enjoys quilting, crafting, and skiing.  Welcome Kerri as our new Relief Society Chorister!!

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Eternal Hope Orphanage Spotlight

Richard Omondi, at 17, is one of the oldest boys at the orphanage.  Richard grew up in the rural area of Kenya where he and his 5 siblings struggled after their father died. Their mother had no source of income and Richard would often do manual work for the neighbors.  Sadly the amount he earned wasn't enough to sustain the family.

Richard was brought to the orphanage by an uncle. He is very well behaved and loves to learn and work hard at his studies.  As one of the best students, he was awarded for his academic achievement this past term.  He plays on his school soccer team and wants to study to be an engineer.  Richard's great attitude and behavior should help him succeed in his goals.

*Spotlights for April*

Brownsville Ward is so very blessed to have such an amazing group of sisters!!  Each month, we take a moment in our newsletter to spotlight a sister so that we can better get to know her.  Recently, we have added an additional spotlight for the children from the Eternal Hope Orphanage in Nairobi.

Sister Spotlight

Taylor Loveless' April 3rd birthday makes her an official member of the Relief Society.  Taylor is the only member of her family born in Bremerton and she works at the Pro Shop at the Kitsap Country Club.  While she enjoys tennis, piano and traveling, the one thing she would love to do someday is skydive!  Taylor once played the part of Louis, Anna's son, in a C-Stock Theater production of "The King and I."  She has even washed the feet of people with leprosy in India.  Taylor is currently helping in Primary and will be graduating CKHS with her associate's degree with the aid of Olympic College's Running Start Program.  Next year, she will be attending Southern Virginia University.

Welcome Taylor as a Sister in Zion!!

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Eternal Hope Orphanage Spotlight

Virginia Ayuma is 5 years old and has been at the orphanage for a year.  When she first arrived, she was withdrawn and silent.  Now, she is very friendly and polite and is quite the storyteller.  She is the first to welcome a visitor or say hello to staff and is extremely appreciative of gifts, saying thank you over and over again until she is told to go out and play.  Virginia attends Baby Class (pre-school) and would love to be a doctor when she grows up.

Stay tuned for more spotlights!!