Lori Futcher Living Memoirs Interview
Document Type
Oral History: 1990-1999
Publication Date
Winter 2-17-2025
Abstract
Lori Futcher, a Southern alumna, spent a year as a student missionary in Majuro, Marshall Islands, where she served as a first-grade teacher. She shared her formative experiences that led to her decision to become a student missionary, as well as the lessons she learned during her time there. She described the unique culture of Majuro and how her experience shaped her relationship with God and other people.
Majuro is the capital and largest urban area of the Marshall Islands, situated in the central Pacific Ocean. It is part of a larger group of islands, with the atoll comprising numerous small islands. Majuro is characterized by a tropical climate and is known for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage, which includes traditional navigation skills passed down through generations.
"Majuro". Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Dec. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Majuro-atoll-Marshall-Islands. Accessed 10 February 2025.
Recommended Citation
Futcher, Lori, "Lori Futcher Living Memoirs Interview" (2025). Student Missionary Stories. 39.
https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/studentmissionarystories/39
