Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Transfer Day

All of the Sisters

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Our Missionary Purpose

 Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement, repentence, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end.

Today was the best day of the mission – Transfer Day!  It is the greatest feeling to see all of the missionaries together (those being transferred to different areas and the departing and new arrivals).  The President had each of them bear their testimonies.  Some were very emotional, especially those who had done so much while serving.  It was hard for all of them to leave.  They had all sacrificed their talents and time for the mission (some more than others), but they are here bringing souls unto Christ.  Wow!  It is inspiring.

Our Departing Missionaries

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Our new arrivals getting ready for their first training.

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Getting ready for the meeting

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The chapel before the meeting started . . . crowded with excited missionaries and members

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Some of our wonderful senior missionaries – The Clasens; Jones; Richardsons

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After the meeting – getting ready to leave!

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In the parking lot getting all packed up.  We sure appreciate the neighbors, members and friends who take the time to bring the missionaries to the meeting.

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Getting ready to eat the departing dinner

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Dinner time

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