Our Journey Begins



 


Marjorie Pay Hinkley once said, “We each do our part and we each have our story.” This has become more evident as we have been here at the MTC. There are 125 senior missionaries at the MTC this week…the largest group since Covid. As we have heard their stories we have been amazed at their devotion, sacrifice, and love for the Lord each of them has. 

The four couples in our district will be friends forever! Their testimonies and gospel insights enlightened our minds and strengthened our own testimonies.

Elder and Sister Stone, from Idaho Falls, are headed to Florida. Hal and Grant Stone worked at the same facility out at the site. They were so surprised to see each other and delighted to renew their friendship!

Elder and Sister Archie, originally from back East but more recently from Las Vegas, Nevada will be serving in the visitors center in Washington D.C., just in time for the extended open house of the temple there.  This is their third mission!! 

Elder and Sister Elsmore, from Texas, are headed to her hometown in Japan!

                                  

It took us the entire time we were at the MTC to finally find this picture that Jim took and donated to the Church! It truly is beautiful. It was located in a building where there are "pondering rooms."

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  1. RachelleApril 18, 2022 at 2:15 PM

    I am excited for this mission as part of your story. I look forward to reading about your experiences. You're in our thoughts and prayers for safety while traveling and a wonderful mission with opportunities to draw closer to the Lord.

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