Kagoshima Branch Member Phone# Verification

Sister Lee spends a lot of time trying to contact branch members to verify the phone numbers listed in the branch directory.  Obviously I can't help her with this task.  I wouldn't be able to carry a conversation beyond the usual greetings.  Here are the usual responses on the phone:

• Recorded message saying the phone # is no longer in service.
• Some person answers but when Sister Lee ask if this is so and so, the reply is "wrong number".
• Parents answers and says son/daughter no longer lives at home but parents not being church members, won't give out new phone number.
• The intended people answers but say they no longer wants to come to church and don't want anyone to visit them.
• Japanese people are very polite in person but on the phone, some feel uninhibited to hang up.

I don't know how Sister Lee can handle so many phone rejections.  Perhaps it is the occasional success that makes all worthwhile, like she made contact with one member and told him about the District Conference.  He said he would come if someone can provide a ride.  Sister Lee relayed the request to Elders Quorum President Maki.  Rides were arranged and he was able to attend the conference.