Mission Tour with Elder and Sister Sabin 2017

Thanksgiving is a time of gathering.

We gathered our missionaries in two groups to enjoy instruction

from Elder and Sister Sabin,

a counselor in our Europe Area Presidency.

We certainly are feeling blessed and realize there is much for us to be thankful for.

This was "mission family time" and it was treasured by us all.

Wednesday - Lampugnano building

 Thursday - Modena Building

Friday - Consiglio - Cimiano building

Our instruction was inspiring and we are energized and ready

to move forward and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ

to all who will listen.

Christmas is coming. . . 

. . . a great opportunity to share the Light.

The missionaries also enjoyed wonderful associations 

and great lunches together.  

Just like any family - gathering for Thanksgiving.

Sorella Allen -

We are a mission of faith, a mission of  miracles

BECAUSE...

We are a mission of obedience and hard work.

We are not spiritual beggars.

We will receive our faith and miracles because we will EARN them.

Obedience matters.  Hard work matters.

Earn your "red sword".

President Allen -

Why?

Why is it that what we are doing here matters?

...because I know it is true... 

because I love the Lord, our family, and you.

You are here for the same reasons.

Always remember "why".  

~Perche~

Sister Sabin - 

Stretch, not stress!  

Read "Preparing for Missionary Life" every day.

Set goals.  Remember, it will all work out.

Elder Sabin -
Are we "becoming" WHO we need to be, not just where.

Is this going to be another meeting or are you going to receive revelation?
Every meeting CAN be exciting ... because of this revelation.

 Don't worry about it!
This is the Lord's work, He will do the worrying.
Just do the best you possibly can.

"Dear fellow saints, let us be cheerful!"
Joseph Smith to the saints as they were being driven
from their homes.

Sincerely pray (prayer-paration) in this work.
Avoid rationalization.
Ask the Lord, "What lack I yet".

What if we woke up in the morning and we only
had the blessings we were grateful for the night before?

List-
#1 Things you are grateful for
(place the Atonement at the top)
#2 Things you will NEVER do.
#3 Things you will AWLAYS do.

Be inspired by your testimony.
Strengthen your gospel knowledge.
Strengthen your spirit to have a testimony of power and courage.

The Plan - what everyone yearns for!
True doctrine - resonates with all.
Teach what the Atonement really means.

Wag more ... bark less.
(Lord, help me become the kind of person my dog thinks I am)

Don't go on a mission and not become a missionary.
~
Be grateful for this opportunity in work and prayer.

What is of greater importance... to move mountains or to change hearts?

 D&C 90:24
(Formula for life)
Answer your own prayers.

No-one has sinned tomorrow.
~
Be a master of the media, not a servant.

So goes your mission - so goes your life...
~
Attack the day!

You may want it to be your mission, it is not... it's the Lord's mission.

Sacrifice means you get less that what you give... this is NOT a sacrifice.

Be someone the Lord can trust.
One baptism means generations of strength.

"Fill your mind with truth, your  heart with love and your life with service."
Thomas S. Monson

It is not enough to teach a principal... give them a promise.
What do these things mean for us personally?
Then share.

Become strong enough to resist sin.
Satan has no hold if you consistently resist.

If people understand they need to be clean, they will be baptized sooner than later.

We were excited to be able to share some of bella Italia with
Elder and Sister Sabin.
There are many wonderful sights to behold in this great historic land,
but they pale in comparison to these sons and daughters of God
who have been prompted by personal testimonies to
share the gospel of Jesus Christ
(all the truths that are available to man in this final dispensation)
with the people of Italy.
We love them.  We honor them.  We serve with them.
It has been a very special Thanksgiving.
Siamo grati!

~PS~
Elder Sabin presented this "P" list.
~
Pray - every day
Page - read something every day.  Don't miss.
Ponder - think about what it means to you.  Commit.
Praise - be kind, thoughtful, forgiving. Compliment daily.
Purity - let virtue garnish our thoughts unceasingly. Win.
Play - wholesome recreation is important and doctrinal.
Patience - good things take time.
Peace - the result.
~
*Beware of pride.  No guile.  I am not better.
*Have humility.

New Missionary Training Nov 2017

Weeks later

our new missionaries are enjoying wonderful

experiences in their dedicated service

as disciples of Jesus Christ.

They are blessed with competent and loving trainers.

Their trainers are blessed with committed companions.

Together they lovingly serve the people of their areas.

It is wonderful to see their happy smiles

and her their stories of miracles.

The future of the Milan Mission is in very good hands.

This activity required focused companionship

as the "clap challenge" became 

tougher with every round.

We sure love these missionaries!

New District Leaders - Oct 2017

The calling as District Leader

 the first opportunity these missionaries have

to conduct the interviews of baptism candidates prior to their 

entry into the waters of baptism.

It requires preparation, humility, obedience 

and an understanding of the love God has for each of His children.

I believe of all the great Christlike attributes,

love is the most important;

especially when guiding their individual districts 

to become more like our Savior.

It IS His way.

We welcome

Anziani

Walker, Johnson, Rappleye, Fisher, Torres, Gillette, and Laudert

October Consiglio 2017

Mission Leadership Council

~Consiglio~

In Preach My Gospel it asks:

"How Do I Help People Make and Keep Commitments?"

The answer starts with us.

We first need to make and keep commitments ourselves.

"When people are genuinely committed, they have real intent, 

meaning that they fully intend to do what they have committed to do.

Our leaders are examples of some - but certainly not all - 

of our committed missionaries.

They are called to assist those they have stewardship over

and lead the charge by example.

Mission Leadership Council October 2017
They ably share the load.
Great missionaries every one.

Ci Vediamo alla Copia Salatino

After serving faithfully for 23 months,

and then touring great and exotic places for several weeks,

Brother and Sister Salatino

returned to their home in California today.

They will certainly be missed by all and we would like

to say to them...

Grazie mille per il vostro buonissimo lavoro 

nella Missione di Milano!

"Ci vediamo" means

We'll see you again!

You are always welcome at our table.

Wherever our table may be.

God be with you until we meet again.

Well Done!

Missionary life is full of

life changing experiences.

Every day shows a commitment against

worldly odds to be a

disciple of Jesus Christ.

Every missionary makes a sacrifice of some sort

to serve for eighteen months or two years.

Every missionary

has earned the phrase,

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant".

We extend that phrase of praise to these five.

Thank you for your valiant service.

You will be greatly missed.

Grazie Mille!

Many Hands Make Light Work

A "going away" breakfast for

Anziano Da Ponte and Anziano Wilson.

In just a few hours our new missionaries will arrive.

We couldn't do the upcoming task without the help of

all you see in this picture.

Each person has important specific responsibilities that are vital

to receiving, training, legalizing, matching, transporting

and making your new missionary feel 

not just welcomed,but loved.  

Which, indeed, they are.

Anziano Da Ponte - Outgoing Assistant to the President (Thank you!)

Anziano Wilson - Outgoing Mission Secretary (Thank you!)

Anziano Kewene-Hite - Mission Clerk (Ipads, Cars, Newsletter)

Anziano Keller - Assistant to the President (Missionary Training, Consulting)

Anziano Griffiths - Mission Finances, Apartments, Food)

Sorella Griffiths - Missionary Permesso, Apartments, Food)

Anziano Sanchez - Mission Secretary (Travel, telephones, Transfer Schedule)

Anziano Brown - Assistant to the President (Missionary Training, Consulting)

Awaiting the New Missionaries

Anziano Keller - Anziano Brown

Current Assistants to the President