Returning Missionaries - February 2018

Change is the only constant we 

can count on in a mission.

Change is divine.

We were never made to "sit" or

be "stuck" in one place

doing the same thing over and over and over.

Change is how we grow.

Change is what allows us to grow.

Change IS growth.

It is also hard.

We bid a loving farewell 

to wonderful missionaries that have become

part of the Italy Milan Mission family.

Their struggles and joys have been ours as well.

They are heroes.

Avanti! Sempre avanti!

One last time at the "family table".

Ci vediamo!

Vi voglio bene!

Stay in touch.

New Missionaries Arrive! (Feb 2018)

It's an unusually beautiful in Milan 

for February.

The sun is shining, the weather mildly cool

and our new missionaries are arriving.

We first receive two from the MTC in Spain

and then the next day all go to welcome "home"

the seven coming from the Provo MTC.

Even after the long journey they are smiling 

and anxious to do what they came to do...

"Preach repentance and baptize converts".

Now - some excerpts from the moment they arrive.
Our Spain MTC missionaries

The next day we return to receive our Provo MTC group.

~The match~

Welcome Anziano Cako
Companion - Anziano Ariante
Serving in Cimiano

Welcome Sorella Delle Foglie
Companion - Sorella Williams
Serving in Muggio

 Welcome Sorella Haisman
Companion - Sorella Button
Serving in Ravenna

Welcome Sorella Nelson
Companion - Sorella Dean
Serving in Lodi

Welcome Sorella Spencer
Companion - Sorella Minore
Serving in Modena

Welcome Sorella Roderer
Companion - Sorella Riley
Serving in Torino

Welcome Sorella Pearson
Companion - Sorella McConkie
Serving in Lampugnano

 Welcome Anziano Hatt
Companion - Anziano Young
Serving in Navigli

Welcome Anziano O'Riordan

Companion - Anziano Minnoch

Serving in Alessandria

One last picture before they go.

Another group has arrived safe and sound.

They came to be missionaries.

they were given great trainers to help them

do their best.

We are looking forward to serving with your 

sons and daughters in the Lord's beautiful Italian vineyard.

Thank you for your continues love, prayers and support.

We have a family saying that comes from Shakespeare....

  ~~

"It's work, but it's good work"

(and then we add)

"because it's the Lord's work"

~~

New Missionary Training - Feb 2018

The difference five weeks makes...

Still tired - but not sleep deprived

Smiling - but for more reasons

Questions - that are based on needs

New Companion - is now a new friend

All about me - now all about "the work"

Suitcases are unpacked and they officially live

in questa bella Italia.

We gathered them in and they were so very 

delighted to see each other.

This is a close group.

We feel like they have been part of our mission family
for much longer.

Happy Valentines Day!

We had a wonderful day
but now it's back to doing what we came to do -
"Preach repentance and baptize converts"

Ci vediamo!