Temple progress! Angel Moroni!

 It has been ten years (2008) since the Rome temple was

announced in conference by our prophet,

Thomas S. Monson.

After many challenges a milestone has been accomplished,

March 26, 2017, Angel Moroni was placed on the top spire.

His trumpet announces not only progress in

the construction of this beautiful edifice,

but truth.

That is what we find in the gospel of Jesus Christ,

truth.

What a blessing this will be for 

a beautiful country

and the faithful saints of Italy.

Finished, but never done.

Two years (or 18 months) is such a short time.

Comment from the testimony meeting:

"I wanted all that a mission had to offer

because I saw the good it did for others.

I received far more than I expected ...

a strong testimony of Jesus Christ

as my Savior."

Your service was foundational.

Not just for those whose lives you touched -

but a foundation for the rest of

YOUR life.

"Go forth with faith"

Match!

Here are the new companionships.

 Anziano VanNatta

Companion is Anziano Thompson

Serving in Alessandria

 Anziano Christensen

Companion Anziano Hansen

Serving in Gorizia

 Anziano Torres

Companion Anziano Sanches

Serving in Lugano

 Anziano McCuen

Companion Anziano Rogers

Serving in Como

 Anziano Berkert

Companion Anziano Greaves

Serving in Cimiano

Go forth with faith!

Duomo

 Luke 22:32 

But I have prayed for the, that thy faith fail not:

and when thou art converted, strengthened thy brethren.

Fear or faith?

That is a question every missionary has to ask

himself every time they open their mouths.

The two cannot coexist.

It is a choice.

They chose well.

The Faithful Five.

The airport - safe and sound!

Fabulous Five!

We welcome our new missionaries

The Fabulous Five

They are ready to go.

We have asked them to

"forget yourselves and go to work"

as spoken by the father of Gordon B Hinckley.

Thank you for coming!

We welcome you.

Benvenuti - Ci vediamo!

We are very happy to welcome

*Elder and Sister Okimoto*

They are serving in Vicenza.

They are excited to be here.

We are grateful they have come.

The time has come to say goodby to

*Elder and Sister Larsen*

Your service in Vicenza has been greatly appreciated.

We wish you the best of heaven's blessings

and a wonderful reunion with your family 

when you return home.

Thank you for your  hard work and dedication. 

Ci vediamo!

To all who read this blog -  

We are so very grateful for our senior couples.

They choose to put aside their personal lives

(including precious grandchildren)

to serve God and fulfill temple covenants.

They are sorely needed

~everywhere~

and bless the lives of all they associate with.

Consider adding a mission plan for your future.

You will never regret this season of service.