12 March, 2012

Comings and goings

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This last week we said goodbye to 16 great missionaries

We will miss their faces and all that they brought to the mission. They have left a strong legacy of love, diligence, leadership and above all dedication to the Lord. We wish them the very best as they move on to whatever they may do in life.

 

Fortunately life goes on in the Italy Milan mission and this week we welcomed 11 new missionaries.

First the Americans…

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and then two great Anziani from Italy and a wonderful Sorella from Argentina.

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Welcome to Italy!

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It’s always so exciting to see new faces and wonder what they will make of the next two years. Their futures are bright, so full of opportunity, growth and learning. They face the unknown future with faith and courage, still unsure of what is really coming.  Surely each of them will see good and bad moments as they take on this adventure. We hope and pray that they will overcome weakness and hardship, achieve great goals, witness miracles and discover the thrill and beauty of serving the Lord in Northern Italy.