The New Kids on the Block

I realize that it is almost time for the new missionaries to come in, but I thought you would all still appreciate the pictures from the time before.  Sorry it’s so late!

First step: break through the gates!

Second step: load ‘em up!

Third step: Smile!

Anziani Herrington, Madsen, Anderson, Stromsdorfer, Stanlet, Owens, Lehnardt, Rockwood, D’Addabbo, Proctor, Anderson, Pectol, and Sciaretta; Sorelle Baker, Jones, Jacobson, and Bowman.

Anziano and Sorella Maughan.

In bocca al lupo con la vita!

Anziani Bullock, Kober, Petersen, Wright, Craig, Pastillo, Schultz, and Brown;

Sorelle Noteware and Thurston.

The Newest, the Brightest, and the Most Jet-Lagged



On Wednesday April 6, 2011, we had the privilege of obtaining a new and diverse set of missionaries.  After much excitement, many trips to the airport, and a few gray hairs, we successfully retrieved all 21 of your dear little ones!  We have been so impressed by all of them and know that they will be a wonderful benefit to the people here and great instruments in the hands of the Lord.  But what am I saying?  You already know that! 

On to the pictures!

              

And here they come!

    

Before they can get their bearings, they see the beautiful Duomo, eat some delicious Italian food, and
tasty gelato!  And, they proselyte! 

  

These magnificent missionaries
were not even fazed…
 

...and found success next to whatever strange concoction they found themselves.

 

Welcome to Italy!  Have a trainer!  Take a picture!  Be excited!

We love our new missionaries!

Anziani Mendel, Ramjoue, Reynoso, Rodrigues, Free, Wilkins, Winegar, Romeo, Squarcia, Taggart, Guest, Hardy, Sorelle Cazier, Bishop, Arume, Simkins, Smith, Walton, Modugno, Silva-Ramirez, and Laratro.

Goodbye, wonderful missionaries!

Anziani Bos, Zippro, Hirsh, Condie, Bolnick, Poulson, Koponen, Hill, Sorelle Elliott, Ranieri, and Harper.

Cos'e Stato. . .(What has been)

Transfers!

This week was a transfer week, which means it has been even busier than normal! And we are in the process of moving the mission office! There is always so much to do, and lots of commotion and excitement in the air.

We were blessed to welcome 16 new missionaries into the field. We are excited to get to know each of them better and to see each one of them grow in the gospel and as individuals.

Here come our new Italy Milano missionaries fresh out the doors from claiming their baggage!

Benvenuti Tutti!

 

Anziani Bushman, Cluff, Ellsworth, Jeter, Murray, Parrish, Portellano, Russo, Schuern, Smith, Terry, Warren, Webb, and Wilkey; Sorelle Maciel and Mondelli.

Arrivederci!

Anzioni Barthel, Bartholomew, Bevan, Brawdy, Casuto, Collins, Coombs, Cozzens, Cressman, Fairbanks, Gallacher, Hunsaker, Merrill, Millar, Motley, Perkes, Pilcher, Turner, Wells, and Wiederholt; Sorelle Jacobson and Yonnet.

But, like every transfer, when you welcome new missionaries, you also have to say goodbye to old missionaries. These missionaries have served incredibly well and we will miss all of them! We are grateful for their service, smiles, and wonderful examples. We know each of them has a bright future ahead of them.

Che Sará . . . 

March 2011

Week 1:  Leadership Training;  Verona Stake Conference

Week 2:  Zone Leader Council;  Specialized Training

Week 3:  Specialized Training;  Firenze District Conference

Week 4:  Zone Conference