July 20, 2019: We are thrilled to received a new senior couple to help us out in member leadership support and act as housing coordinators for the northern half of the mission. They will be working in the Ontario Stake, a new stake to us. Welcome, Elder and Sister Hunt!
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| Elder and Sister Hunt, Sister and President Hammon |
Burying our weapons of rebellion (See Alma 24:11-19)
As part of our multi-zone conferences, Elders Heilbut and Santos, our two assistants, invited all missionaries to write a "weapon of rebellion" they wanted to get rid of on a paper weapon that they and some of the sisters developed. They put them in a box. Then, as one of the activities of the outgoing missionaries, they buried the mission's weapons of rebellion at the Mission Home.
Transfers: July 30, 2019
Because of the resent combination of portions of three missions into one, we had 24 incredible missionaries return home this transfer: Sisters Olsen, Dalley, Bradford, Vernon, Chase,
Stettler, Neerings, Bascom, and Esplin; Elders Dundon, Carlisle, Loveridge,
Svenson, Staley, Taylor, Beddes, Gunn, Moloney, Van Dyke, Shields, Brimhall,
Bates, Saxton, and Stark. They are wonderful examples of how missionaries lift, love,
lead, and invite! We will miss their leadership and diligence in the work of
the Lord. They all returned with honor; yet, they leave legacies that will continue for years in our mission. We wish them all well.
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| July outgoing missionaries at the Mission Home |
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| Chicken street tacos, rice, beans, and salad for the outgoing meal. Elder Brimhall on the right broke the record eating 17. |
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| Tres Leches for dessert. |
We also have a delicious meal of street tacos and all of the stuff you place in, on, or with them!
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| Breakfast Tuesday morning.: sticky buns, eggs, and fruit. |
Luggage--It's all about the number of bags they are going to take with them. Who knows how much stuff they have already sent, given away, or even thrown away.
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72 pieces of luggage filled the garage Monday evening.
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| Loading all the luggage into a trailer to take to the airport Tuesday morning. |
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| Hermanas Stettler, Chase, Esplin, and Sisters Bascom and Neerings |
The Ontario Airport is the place where smiles, pictures, hugs, and tears emerge! It is both a joyful and sad experience. We love them all!
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| Assistants, present and past: Elders Heilbut, Santos, Moloney, and Loveridge. |
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| At the airport, ready to head up to security. May Heavenly Father bless you all! |
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| One final good bye...This is where the tears flowed! |
We also hated to see Elder and Sister Davis complete their mission as our housing coordinators. They are two of the most diligent people we know and have served above and beyond the calling for over two years, helping make sure that our missionaries have a safe, clean, and comfortable apartment. They will be missed so very much.
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| President and Sister Hammon, Sister and Elder Davis |
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| Twelve beautiful sisters |
This outgoing group literally left a huge hole in the mission. We wish you all the very best as you return home to begin your next transfer. May the Lord bless you in your spiritual, academic, and social endeavors and pursuits. We will miss you immensely! We love you!
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