Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Baptisms and Trainer-Trainee Meeting: Another Great Week in the Mission

What a delightful week we have had, sharing missionary experiences with our missionaries! Sister Hammon and I had the privilege to attend the baptism of Miguel of the Del Rey Ward.

Miguel and his family, Elder Patterson, and Elder Eldridge
Jesus of the Mt. Rubidoux Ward was also baptized on Sunday afternoon. 

Sister Rodriguez, Sister Trocoso, Jesus, Sister Reagan
Hermana Padilla and Hermana Buitrago gave an inspiring restoration presentation in the Barrio Del Rey; 


Elder Balls and Elder Day gave an equally inspiring restoration presentation during the Mt. Rubidoux Ward baptism. What great baptisms! . 

Both Elder Ly (Mt. Rubidoux) and 


Elder Jones (Del Rey) each gave incredible vocal musical numbers.

Elder Jones and President Hammon
 On Wednesday, July 19, we rose early and headed out to the Trainer-Trainee Meeting at Grand Building. What a great event that was! Eight sets of missionaries—eight trainers and eight trainees,  four set of sisters 

Hermanas Padilla and Buitrago 

Sisters Marks, Brereton, DiPietro, and Price


Sisters Bryant and Harris; Elders Casper and Walker

four sets of elders—came prepared and ready. 
 
Elders Jackson, Dunn, Gulbranson, and Porrazzo

Sisters Bryant and Harris; Elders Casper and Walker

Elders Escobar and Bailey

What was impressive was how participatory, engaged, and knowledgeable they were. Each of them had experiences that have helped them become better and effective missionaries. Many of the trainer missionaries said they had learned more as trainers than perhaps the trainees did. 

The whole group. 
President Hammon continued having wonderful interviews with several missionaries throughout the Mission and was impressed with them. While President interviewed the missionaries, Sister Hammon talked to them about their favorite scripture and shared milk and cookies. These missionaries are just incredible young people who have a drive to do the Lord’s work. 

We love serving in the California Riverside Mission!


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