Merry Christmas

This group of missionaries is very steadfast and dedicated.  Can you imagine arriving in the mission field 5 days before Christmas?  They didn't waver or flinch but with joy went into their new assignments, new areas and new companions.  We love them for their determination to be good and faithful missionaries.

Back:  Elder Coleman, Elder Ball, Elder Webb
Front:  Elder McFarlane, Sister Sheffer, Elder Smith

Their ride from the airport is in the mission van with the Assistants. 

Elder Hall arrived a week before the main group.  He received his own private training.  He will be a great missionary. 

Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley

Merry Christmas! We had a delightful time with the couples of the mission as we gathered for a evening of celebration. We met to welcome a new couple to the mission, Elder and Sister Baker. They literally arrived here one hour before the party was to start. We also met to say Good-bye to our dear friends, the Shirleys. They left today, the 29th, to return home. We will miss them. After a pot-luck meal at the mission home we went to St. Augustine to ride a trolley through downtown.  The lights were amazing and we wore glasses that made all the lights look like stars.  We had a marvelous time. 



Back Row:  Pres. Barry, Elder Robison, Sister Barrus, Elder Barrus, Elder Banks, Elder Shirley,
Middle Row, Sister Robison, Elder Elliott, Sister Banks, Sister Shirley,
Front Row: Sister Barry, Sister Elliott, Elder Stills, Sister Stills, Sister Baker, Elder Baker



Sister and Elder Baker in their stylin' glasses.  Welcome to the Florida Jacksonville Mission



Sister and Elder Barrus



Sister and Elder Elliott on the right.  They brought a couple (on the left) from their ward to enjoy the evening with us. 



Zone Leader Council

This meeting happens monthly but our leadership changes on a regular basis so I always want to show the new zone leaders. They are good and humble leaders. They lead and lift with love.



Back row: Elder Craig, Elder Tenney, Elder Maxfield, Elder Mecham, Elder Crosby, Elder Graham, Elder Snow, Elder Neville, Elder Barnes, Elder Wadsworth, Elder Rowley, Pres. Barry.
Kneeling:  Elder Grant, Elder Allred, Elder DiCristofano, Elder Marquez, Elder Reid

A good meeting is always finished by a good meal, thanks to Elder and Sister Shirley

Elder Barnes, Elder Tenney, Elder Crosby, Elder Mecham, Sister Shirley, Elder Snow



Elder Craig, Elder DiCristofano, Elder Rowley, Elder Grant, Elder Marquez

Elder Neville, Elder Graham, Elder Reid, Pres. Barry, Sister Barry

Goodbye to another group

On Nov 10th we said goodbye to another seasoned and powerful group of missionaries. It's amazing how hard it is for them to leave the mission. They are excited to see family but so sad to leave the greatest work on the earth. We are sad to see them go. They have been successful missionaries because they loved the people and have taught with power and authority. We love you.

Elder McClellen
Sister LaJeunesse, Sister Martins, Sister Liljenquist