A lot of work goes into getting a missionary ready to begin service: missionary prep class, medical appointments, mission application, calling extended, setting apart, everything purchased at home that is then packed into a suitcase, bicycle chosen, shipped and assembled, orientation binder, food prepared... Finally, everything is ready and waiting... all that's needed is a companion.
After a morning of orientation and interviews,
getting acquainted over lunch.
Almost ready for testimony meeting and receiving
new companions.
President Mullen, Elder Dyer and Elder Fisher.
Sister Blanchard playing the prelude,
a new missionary already serving.
Who is already sitting next to their new companion
but doesn't know it yet?
Meet the new companionships!
Elder Smith (r) from Spring Hope, North Carolina
and his companion, Elder Young
Sister Pielstick (l) from St. Augustine, Florida
and her companion, Sister Moore
Sister Blanchard (r) from Ft. Collins, Colorado
and her companion, Sister Meza
Elder Grandon (l) from Springfield, Missouri
and his companion, Elder Cornia
Sister Lineback (l) from Overland Park, Kansas
and her companion, Sister DeSilva
Sister Nielson (l) from West Valley City, Utah
and her companion, Sister Greeff
Sister Young (r) from Mayer Minnesota
and her companion Sister Parker
Elder Porter from Riverdale, Utah
and his companion, Elder Page
Sister Ogden (r) a from Plugerville, Texas
and her companion, Sister Roberts
Elder Luthy (l) from Sugar City, Idaho
and his companion, Elder Golder
Elder Hagler (l) from West Valley, Utah
and his companion, Elder Thompson
Elder Gossett (r) from Bozeman, Montana
and his companion, Elder Biegler
Ready to go!