Provo (/ p r o v o / PROH-voh) is the fourth-largest city in Utah, United States.It is 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front.Provo is the largest city and county seat of Utah County and is home to Brigham Young University (BYU).. Provo lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south. 30 May 2014 Twelve new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. (Stephanie), I remember our district decided to go sledding. (Seth), One of the highest baptizing English speaking missions. (Jackson), Dont try and talk like the locals in small towns, its insulting to them. Richard I. Heaton, 63, Provo, Utah; managing director of Priesthood and Family Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as Sunday School president in the Pleasant View 7th Ward; former bishop, branch president, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Valerie; nine children. To do that, President Ballard said, missionaries will need to immerse themselves in Preach My Gospel, which he described as a revelation really to the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve to create a simple handbook with the fundamental and important principles of being a good missionary. It is the same as the message youre going to carry to the world as missionaries of the Lord Jesus Christ., And Tuesday night, Feb. 28, in a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center that was broadcast to the Churchs MTCs worldwide, President Ballard repeatedly emphasized the importance of teaching and testifying of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Prophet Joseph Smith and the power of doing that by studying and internalizing the fundamental missionary principles taught in Preach My Gospel.. It was scary, crazy and dangerous. Born in Salt Lake City to Floyd Edward Minster and Norma Reid Minster. Sister Ames was born in Salt Lake City to Peter Hetherington Bennett and Rebecca Bennett. (Patrick), In one area, I had a lady stalk us and someone else try to run us over as we walked down the street. It wasnt just because of his past experiences as a young missionary serving in Great Britain more than 70 years ago or as a mission president in Toronto, Ontario, a half-century ago. If they know you like something, they will get it for you. President Ballard invited the missionaries to study the Restoration the appearance of the Father and the Son to the Prophet Joseph Smith, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and the restoration of the priesthood and keys of priesthood authority to the earth and to come to know, love and deeply appreciate Joseph Smith and all the prophets who have succeeded him. SHARE Former BYU and NFL player has a change of plans, will be a mission president. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. Jeffrey Don Clark, 56, and Bonnie Jean Campbell Clark, five children, Pleasant View 6th Ward, Pleasant View Utah Stake: California Fresno Mission, succeeding President Larry Gelwix and Sister Cathy Gelwix. BYUs Gabriel Reid (42) waits for the ball as Syracuses Jameel Dumas (50) comes in for the tackle at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002. food and preparation, and then each Im just trying to figure out why he gets to go to Sydney, Doman said with a laugh. Here are ProvoMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe ProvoMission. Missionaries laugh at the smallest things. I learned the importance of daily prayer and scripture study, weekly church attendance. in the Baptistery at the temple, Taught a She was born in Provo, Utah, to Roger Mathew Hewett and Cerita Marie Hewett. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. (Atelaite), Im over 30 now. I would say that some of the biggest things that I have seen is Im more focused. He was born in Albany, New York, to Richard Lee Talley and Ruth Altha Purinton. (Leonor), Im convinced you love the people immensely wherever you serve. These and other experiences will help him to keep pushing forward amid similar challenges in this new assignment, Reid said. But remember, winter stuff is heavy. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks at the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Start sharing the gospel with everyone before you go. Sister Wiest is a Primary general board member and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, temple worker, Primary music leader, and missionary in the Norway Oslo Mission. to get married, First to have a baby after The following 16 new mission presidents and companions have been called by the First Presidency. [12] The MTC in Provo, Utah, is still the largest and can accommodate up to 3,700 missionaries. And the place. Copyright 2023 App Developers, LLC. (Patrick), Better at talking and connecting with people. He was born in Moroni, Utah, to Ronald Kenneth Ames and Velma Williams. Smith Group, Utah Provo Mission 1991-1994 Facebook Group, Utah Provo Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group, Provo Presidents Gregson and Smith 1997-03 Group, Utah Provo Mission Alumni (1990-1997) Group. Born in Provo, Utah, to Charles Edward Greer and Barbara Ann Johnson Greer. And what is our message? Utah Provo Mission 2006-09 Pres. Here are T-shirts for the Utah ProvoMission! Click on the names of a couple to read their brief biographies. ), Self Catered Meal (ie: Committee arranges for My companion asked a family from Argentina is he could clean their trastes. (Patrick), I wished I got to know a another language on my mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to David Emerson Staples and Lucy Ann Staples. Sister Ames is a Young Women adviser and former stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Primary presidency counselor, and Cub Scout leader. A new mission president gives a comment during a breakout session of the 2019 Mission Leadership Seminar at the Provo Missionary Training Center, which was held June 2325. Utah Provo Mission: Webmaster: Kathy Wasden: . Born in Long Beach, Calif., to Bruce Joseph . Repeatedly I can bear testimony to you that it is from the Lord, and it will help you if you just study it, he said, adding he loves to see where missionaries have written notes in the margins, underlined and marked their manuals. Everyone is excited. That was always a cool experience. (Atelaite), My companion and I came home for lunch one day. He was driving with one arm. (Daniel), My companion and I were with our ward mission leader. (Seth), Navajo tacos, great harvest bread. (Atelaite), It took the testimony of an investigator for me to realize how true the Book Of Mormon was. (Patrick), Lots of crazy cold nights with just us Sisters working at the Vernal Temple open house. Born in Price, Utah, to Sheldon Chris Johnson and Claire Faye Johnson. She committed to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. (Stephanie), I am better and more confident in teaching, training and speaking in front of many people. (Patrick), I wish I had a strong knowledge of the gospel and who I was. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. Brother Kumferman said he will go to a mission president training in July in Provo, Utah, before he and his wife and 10-year-old daughter move to Ukraine. Shayne L Judd, 55, and Amy Lynn Judd, five children, Clayton Ward, Goldsboro North Carolina Stake: Argentina Mendoza Mission, succeeding President Fernando E. Panzacchi and Sister Beatriz G. de Panzacchi. Reunion: 3-31-2017 - Provo, UT -- Jessica Kay McBride, Message: Eric Bramwell -- Brian Llewellyn, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oh, how I wanted to dieeverything went wrong from there. Reid endeared himself to Doman when he facilitated the adoption of a Samoan child into the Doman family. Like one family knew I loved whipped cream so before I left the area they got me a can of whipped cream, haha. I also wish that people didnt hype up missions before. "The day will come when they will sit in chairs that we now occupy. Member Missionaries of the Provo Mission Group: 5. Love and Sister Louise M. Love. He was born in London, England, to Charles Proudfoot and Tessa Proudfoot. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? Following Tuesday night devotionals at the Provo MTC, missionaries gather as branches to discuss what they learned from the speakers teachings as well as what they learned from the Spirit during the devotional message. There were many times when someone reported to the mission president something or one of the investigators tried to get out of doing something because someone else did it. (Stephanie), Well, food wasnt that different. Plans are in motion to begin their service in July. I learned to recognize the Spirit and to understand the scriptures. Job specializations: Research/Development. The Ogden, Provo, and Salt Lake City missions were formed on 1 January 1989 from a redivision of the Utah Salt Lake City South and Utah Salt Lake City North Missions. Always look forward to the mountains and sunrise. Born in Spokane, Washington, to John Roberts Jones and Flora Tiffany Jones. Born in Bountiful, Utah, to H. Boyd Mortensen and Lucille Farthing Mortensen. (Leonor), Short sleeve shirts, non wool suits, extra pants and socks. Smith Group, Utah Provo Mission 1991-1994 Facebook Group, Utah Provo Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group, Provo Presidents Gregson and Smith 1997-03 Group, Utah Provo Mission Alumni (1990-1997) Group, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Utah Valley State College (Orem), St. George (Morning Side & Bloomington Hills), Monroe Stake, N. Orem/, All of St. George and Lindon/Orem area. Brother Maurer is a regional FSY session director and former stake president, mission presidency counselor, bishop, elders quorum president, stake Young Men presidency counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the Australia Melbourne Mission. We did the program and my companion came up with this brilliant idea (not) for us to make our own video using 2 of the church movies and just edit the part we wanted to show. 85 N. 600 East Utah Provo Mission Alumni Web Site is dedicated to the alumni of this mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He said he has been preparing for his new calling by studying the scriptures more and by listening to talks from General Authorities. So have an open mind. All the people I taught were member referrals. With the exception of Elder and Sister Zwick, who will begin their service immediately, these couples will begin serving in July. People asked, Have your plans changed? Heres a recent address for the ProvoMission. Born in St. George, Utah, to Jacklyn Gordon Mathis and Cleo Stucki Mathis. And the invitation was extended to share that message with others. Provo 1994-00 Pres. Find other published biographies of 2020 mission leaders. It will change you. (Patrick), Stronger testimony for sure. You will collect new ties, and you are bound to ruin every white shirt you own. Born in Salt Lake City to Vernon Kenneth Back and Carol Richardson Back. All rights reserved. Gifts of the spirit, revelation, etc., that can turn you from a good missionary into a Legendary one. (Seth), The Spirit should be your number one tool and obedience is the key for the Spirit to be with you. Brother O'Riordan serves as assistant ward mission leader and is a former . So on the day of his baptism, my companion and I did lots of prep for it. Adam Fondren, for the Deseret News His concluding testimony included another "fellow missionary" connection. Click here. Sister Zanudo was born in Hermosillo, Mexico, to Miguel Angel Vazquez Gurrola and Maria Dolores Jaime de Vazquez. All rights reserved. Temples are so close! Born in Phoenix, Arizona, to George Raymond Boucher and Kay Inez Boucher. Owner, LDM Enterprises Broadcast Consulting. But if youre willing and proactive, there are blessings unimaginable if you seek, fight for, and plead with the father for. Be obedient. (Atelaite), I loved the desire to help that the members in our area had. She was inspecting the apartment and she made sure to remind us to not forget our keys, because past missionaries had taken out the screen and climbed in the window, but Im certain you two would never do that, she said as my companion and I looked each other sheepishly. (Atelaite), I am a confident speaker. Sister Zanudo is a ward Primary presidency counselor and Relief Society pianist and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, and temple and family history consultant. People honk when they see you walking, they offer to give you a ride or shout Elders!. (Stephen), Trying to walk from the Visitors Center to Green Valley in 100 degree heat and praying for a ride. Please persuade them to become devout disciples of the Lord." The Lord is in charge and he had other plans, Reid said. The chapel was packed and we forgot our investigator came from a polygamous family and our Mission President and his wife were there as well. Temples! You will be going to the greatest and in some cases, weirdest mission in the church. Jeremy B. Grisel, 45, and Robin H. Grisel, four children, Lufkin First Ward, Longview Texas Stake: Arizona Tucson Mission, succeeding President Eric L. Browning and Sister Jana E. Browning. Love your companions. General History Group created on March 22, 2012 1937 - 2023 John L. Woodward passed away on February 23, 2023 in Orem, UT at the age of 85. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gestures to the missionaries after speaking at a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Employment resource center manager, Corporation of the Presiding Bishop. President V. Dallas Merrell, of the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission was made the president of the Salt Lake City Mission. Brother King is a bishop and former high councilor, stake Young Men president, and missionary in the Philippines Cebu City Mission. Updated October 21, 2021 2021 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin service in July. We felt like we should go visit someone who had cancelled an appointment earlier in the week that we hadnt had the opportunity to see yet. Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission Russell M and Kay Lynn Larsen Russell M Larsen,60, and Kay Lynn Larsen,four children, Elma Ward, Elma Washington Stake: Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission, succeeding President Craig G. Fisher and Sister Julia W. Fisher. I wouldnt have missed my family and home the first little bit as much. (Stephen), People in St. George are open and friendly and willing to share their homes. Many were not surprised to see the Reid family going to the mission field. (Patrick), Well I spent my one winter in Orem and both summers in St. George, so very cold, and very hot. This site is dedicated to all the missionaries who served in the Utah Provo Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Mortensen serves as a gospel doctrine teacher and is a former counselor in a ward Primary presidency, ward Young Women adviser and ward Primary teacher. Jasen Ah You, BYUs recruiting coordinator and a longtime friend, has served with Reid in various church callings. Study Preach my Gospel and you will be a great missionary. Brother Judd is a deacons quorum adviser and temple ordinance worker and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, elders quorum presidency counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the Chile Santiago North Mission. Myles Proudfoot, 49, and Julie Proudfoot, four children, Highland 43rd Ward, Highland Utah Stake: Benin Cotonou Mission, succeeding President D. Martin Goury and Sister Ruth Goury. He was born in Brisbane, Australia, to Arthur Edward Maurer and Janice Beth Maurer. Pizza Factory pizza with fresh tomatoes. Reid isnt the first retired professional athlete to preside over a Latter-day Saint mission. Eight new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. July 18, 1974 With Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Quorum of the Twelve presiding, ground is broken on the 26 acres set aside for the new Provo Language Training Mission complex. But as we turn to Jesus Christ, He will be able to make that at least easier for us and help us to be able to get through it.. Brother Espinoza is an Area Seventy and former stake president, stake presidency counselor, mission presidency counselor, stake Sunday School president, bishop, elders quorum president, and ward Young Men president. My testimony of the spirit became stronger that night. (Stephanie), Too many spiritual experiences. Born in Ogden, Utah, to Don M Clark and Ruth Anne Jensen Clark. Burgers. We visited their home to teach their son because the mom asked if we could teach their 8 year old son the missionary lessons before he got baptizedkeep in mind this was a part member familythe dad offered to sit in on the discussion but wasnt interested in the church. Those plans did change in the form of a mission call as the 43-year-old and his wife have been assigned to preside over the Australia Sydney Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in Guatemala to Bruno Vsquez de Leon and Maria del Rosario Robles de Vsquez. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Meanwhile, his family points to. (Seth), One preparation day when serving at BYU campus, we called around for a member to take us and do our shopping and bless her little heart an elderly lady was willing to take us and I think she is in her 80s I think we bump into 3 different cars on the road while driving and she scrapedcars in the parking lotI was so thankful when we got home in one piece.lol (Atelaite), Faith walking in a snowstorm to a town that was 15 miles from our normal area. So many. Utah Provo Mission: . Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutUtah, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. Dry. Sister Daines serves as a seminary teacher and is a former stake Primary president, counselor in a stake Young Women presidency, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president and counselor in a ward Relief Society presidency. (Stephen), Study the scriptures. I learned to speak to everyone. My grandparents for much of my mission, served in the St. George temple. The simple things! Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Teaching the people of England and defending the Church on the streets of the British Isles hammered into my heart and into my mind that this is the Church of Jesus Christ. I testify to you that my mission as a young man over 70 years ago was the making of my testimony. (Leonor), Love teachinga great mother to my children and a better wife. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Christopher Dean Grisel and Christine Dale Van Wagoner. They will begin their service in July of 2020. Steven Paul Griffin, 48, and Cherie Nanette Mitton Griffin, seven children, Meadows Ward, Plain City Utah Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President Richard A. Irion and Sister Gloria Irion. I was the mission babysitter of sorts. Brother Daines serves as an Area Seventy executive secretary and is a former high councilor, counselor in a bishopric, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission. I think all will receive many broad blessings knowledge, experience, maturity, patience, etc. She was born in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, to Juan Velasquez and Orfa Casco. (Tara), Everyone knows what missionaries do and what The Church is. ), Called to Serve (Hymns 249) in Mission Language, Post Mission Awards (ie: baptized someone Hes everything you would want in a mission president.. Job in Provo - Utah County - UT Utah - USA , 84605. Its difficult sure, but nowhere near as difficult as people always say it is. Born and raised in American Samoa before playing football at Brigham Young University and in the NFL, Gabriel W. Reid suddenly had a strong impression to move his family to his homeland. He invited us in and we learned that he had been taught by missionaries before in, I had an amazing spiritual experience with Elder Holland at the St. George Temple Visitors Center. (Stephanie), Its cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Gabriel and Heather Reid have been called to preside over the Australia Sydney Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thats when I hit the truck on the side of the road. Edward S. Watson, 51, and Lara B. Watson, five children, Pioneer Sixth Ward, Herriman Utah Pioneer Stake: California Riverside Mission, succeeding President Darrel L. Hammon and Sister Joanne B. Hammon. Brother Morrin is a stake presidency counselor and former high priest group leader, stake mission presidency counselor, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, and missionary in the Spain Las Palmas Mission. And thats one of the most important things that I felt tonight.. Listed on 2023-03-01. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. Every second will be worth it. I never weary of talking about it., He added: And I hope that you become so enthused and so excited and so touched by the Spirit that your testimonies and your witnesses will become so powerful that you will find it almost second nature to want to witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that He has restored His Church in this dispensation of the fulness of times., He gave a blunt assessment of the Restoration. Utah Provo Mission: Webmaster: . Also, every baptism was such an awesome spiritual time. video taped message, a message recorded to cassette tape or a written letter from the President would be a good alternative. (Tara), I honestly feel like Im still waiting for something. Twelve new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. Brother Mortensen serves as a counselor in a stake presidency and is a former counselor in a bishopric, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, seminary teacher and missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. (Daniel), In Spanish, the word trastes means dishes, except in Argentina where it refers to your rear-end in a not so nice way. Years Served Full Name Email; 2012 - 2015: McCune, John A. Someone answered the doorthe mans roommate. You will get to see how the Church is supposed to be run. To access the official LDS.org map for the Orem Mission: Log into your LDS account here. And really read up about the weather so you know if you need to bring things with you or if you need to wait until you get to your mission first. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, waves to the missionaries after speaking at a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. It does get colder in the winter, so pack a warm coat too. Setting goals. (Stephanie), Wow. The Spirit has been so strong with me tonight as I listened to the words of the Apostle I will never forget the feeling that I felt tonight., And Elder Anton Stratov, from Melbourne, Australia, said: I felt tonight that in order to teach the gospel, we have to first and foremost know the gospel. Utah Provo Mission | Presidents List All | Edit Profile President Hugh S. Gregson Address not available Send Email Spouse: Linda Jensen Gregson Served: 1997 - 2000 Associated Alumni Your Occupation: Certified Financial Planner Comments: Cell: Sister Gregson (801) 787-7675; President: (801) 787-7674 I learned to speak publicly. Bring knee-his for the summer and comfortable shoes. Any things you really like about the area/people? Heavenly Father is happy when we obey. My whole mission could have been mild weather if my areas were reversed. I still get distracted, but its easier to get back on track. I turned my head back briefly to tell my companion just to leave them and not hurt his arm more. Bruce Summerhays retired from professional golf to preside over the Florida Tampa Mission from 2010-2013. Scripture study. I love the gospel and I love sharing it to our brothers and sisters. (Seth), I have an eternal familygained eternal friends from the mission as companions and members. In 2018, former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeremy Guthrie and his wife received a call to serve in Houston. President, Meridian Title Company. I work well with members now. (Jill), When I got a confirmation from the Lord, after nine months of struggling, that he loves me and is proud of what I was doing. This happened in January so it was already ice. By the time we visited 3 times with this family, the father was asking more questions and showing interest. He was born in Gurinhm, Brazil, to Luiz Leandro de Oliveira and Maria Madalena Cordeiro de Oliveira. I was) told that the Utah Provo Mission is the number one baptizing mission (English). Obey with exactness. Apostles are missionaries, too full time, until we die, said President Ballard, who was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1985. Hancock, Gregson Group: 4. I also loved the fact that the people we taught were willing to listen. BYU football fans will recognize Reid from his days as a Cougar tight end. Bruno Emilio Vsquez Robles, 50, and Brenda Elizabeth Lpez de Vsquez, four children, Sonora Ward, Amatitln Guatemala Stake: El Salvador San Salvador East Mission, succeeding President David L. Glazier and Sister Beverly B. Glazier. Get excited! Brother Boucher is a former bishop, high councilor, stake executive secretary, stake Young Men president, counselor in a bishopric and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. Utah . (Jackson), Tracting a trailer park in the dark. On your mission, you think that Zone Leaders and Assistants are as good as they get, and when you get into leadership its tempting to think that way as well. I was taught by the Spirit that our prophets and apostles are truly called from God, said Elder Hunter Hitz, from Fort Collins, Colorado. Lynn Richard Madsen, 54, and Diane Mathis Madsen, four children, Stonewood 2nd Ward, Orem Utah Stonewood Stake: Mexico Oaxaca Mission, succeeding President Enrique Leyva Jimenez and Sister Nelly M. Rodriguez de Leyva. Two-time National League MVP and seven time All-star Dale Murphy and his wife Nancy presided over the Massachusetts Boston Mission from 1997-2000. Mark Alan Mortensen, 45, and Kristina Marie Borgquist Mortensen, six children, Northwood Ward, Irvine California Stake: Texas Houston Mission, succeeding President John C. Pingree and Sister Anne P. Pingree. Weve never been there, but we already feel like we love the people. Today Reid owns a construction and environmental construction management company. Matthew W. Wright, 55, and Kimberly V. Wright, five children, Maplewood Ward, Gilbert Arizona Williams Field Stake: Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission, succeeding President Steven C. Bednar and Sister Cindy Bednar. Brother Dudfield is an elders quorum teacher and YSA adviser and former Area Seventy, stake president, stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the Australia Sydney Mission. Previously, full-time missionaries worked in parts of Utah under the leadership of missions headquartered in other states. missionary brings $2 dollars to cover the Sometimes its two talks on a Sunday, in different stakes. Dry. Sister Staples is a stake institute teacher and former ward Relief Society and Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and missionary in the Paraguay Asuncion Mission. Alfredo Zanudo, 56, and Guadalupe Zanudo, three children, Reforma Ward, Hermosillo Mxico Stake: Mxico Torren Mission, succeeding President Anthony E. Berrett and Sister Janell Berrett. (Daniel), I came to know my Savior better, on a personal level. 2021 Mission Leadership Assignments. Dean Jackson Snow, 64, and Peggy Lynn Minster Snow, four children, Middleton 9th Ward, Middleton Idaho Stake: Nevada Las Vegas Mission, succeeding President Michael A. Neider and Sister Rosemary Neider. I was known as go go grandma because I was in constant hiding from my family. Heavenly Father wants His children to return to live with Him again. I also feel Im a lot closer to God and I have a relationship with Him now. E. Xavier Espinoza, 54, and Silvia Mara Velasquez Casco Espinoza, two children, San Rafael Ward, Los Chillos Ecuador San Rafael Stake: Per Chiclayo Mission, succeeding President Winsor Balderrama and Sister Rocio Maribel Balderrama Quiones. The wife had no idea and sometimes we would talk with the wife at church and she always mentioned how her son wished for his father to baptize him but she knew that can never happenthe husband accepted the invitation to be baptized but asked us if we would not let his wife know until the moment he walked into the font to be baptizedso the only people who knew this was the investigators brother-in-law who would baptize him and the Bishop other than us missionaries. (Patrick), Get to know the gospel well. 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