Last December we learned that our mission family
would be growing and after many months of waiting--
it finally happened!
We added 20 young missionaries and 2 senior couples.
They are all obedient, impressive servants of the Lord.
We love them already!
We love them already!
Something kind of interesting is that 3 of our Elders
are now serving in the same mission that they live in!
Something else that is interesting is that 7 of them will be returning home in a month and several more the next transfer.
(The number of missionaries serving in Japan is greatly decreasing.)
Last Wednesday we flew down to Honshu with our 3 incredible Assistants
(Yes, temporarily 3, as two will be going home soon.)
to meet and welcome our new Elders and Sisters.
We spent the day gathered together and then spent the next two days driving to the areas
where these missionaries are serving and doing interviews.
(It's a BIG area!)
(It's a BIG area!)
With this change of boundaries, Russ also acquired 11 new Branches that he will preside over.
We met many wonderful Priesthood leaders and members during our visits.
Sunday evening we returned home--a whirlwind 5 days.
Sunday evening we returned home--a whirlwind 5 days.
We are a Preach My Gospel Mission!
our 2nd anniversary of serving in Japan and
our 40th wedding anniversary.
We feel very blessed!
Just dropped by to see if your latest post said anything about the effects of the coronavirus. Hoping that you, your missionaries, and the members (and temple workers) there are safe and well!
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