Thursday, April 30, 2015
Our Newest Assistant
We're grateful for our Assistants and all of the hard work they put into helping us, the Missionaries, and the Mission. And we're grateful Elder Fortin is willing to accept his new assignment as an Assistant.
Departing Missionaries
Time to say good-bye to these 23 fantastic missionaries!Spending our last few hours together . . . . .And we're off to the Airport -
New Missionaries
We welcomed eight new missionaries to the Mission this week. We also welcomed back Elder Lopez and Elder Owens who have been home recovering from health issues. We are so happy they are back with us!Welcome Sister White, Sister Stradinger, Sister Hale, Sister Laub, Sister Rindlesbacher, Sister Nielson, Elder Lopez, Elder Gaither, Elder Owens, and Elder Brewer.The Sisters pick up their new bikes, and get ready to depart to their new areas.Elders Unite!
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Tornado Touch Down
During Stake Conference last Sunday in Dothan, Alabama we all heard the sound of tornado sirens in the background. No one in Alabama seemed the slight bit nervous about it. On our way home we saw the damage, and then found out that a tornado had also touched down in Tallahassee.Our Marianna missionaries, including Elder and Sister Lay, and our Dothan Zone Leaders spent a day helping those with downed trees. All under the direction of President Aukema.
Dothan Chili Cook Off
This Chili Cook off stuff is serious business in Dothan, Alabama! Our Dothan Elders judged the competition. Congratulations to Gloria! Our judges include Elder Jones, Elder Moore, Elder Thompson, Elder Balling, and Elder Hansen.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Our very own Elder and Sister Gray received the "Volunteer of the Year" award from the Crawfordville Library. They are always finding ways to do good!
Give 'em Heaven
Some of our beloved Sister Missionaries who have returned home, still getting together to give 'em Heaven! We love them!!
Farewell to Elder Reyes
Said farewell to Elder Reyes this week. He returned home a little bit early to have gallbladder surgery. We are grateful for his valiant service and always happy demeanor. We will miss him dearly!
Serving in Dothan
Some of our Dothan missionaries after Stake Conference with our special Visitor who served as a Missionary in this area 48 years ago! Special treat for us to meet him.