Thursday, January 27, 2011

telling all the world

Last night at the Missionary Preparation, Doug asked the six former stake presidents that live in our stake to give brief messages. It was very inspiring.

Then Doug showed the group two plaques that had been ordered for our stake with plates for all those who have been called on missions since our stake has been created. Forty-one of the forty-five plates on the first plaque are already engraved. Doug said that calls have been received for the next two plates. He then had Sister Orton stand and tell about her call, which most if not all of the people in the group already knew about. Then Doug asked me to stand next to him. Actually, we stood there quite a while and then Doug very emotionally told the group that we had been called to serve a Spanish-speaking mission.Carter square

It was also New Beginnings for the Young Women last night. Afterwards, Brianna announced the call as well. It was a very happy and sad evening. If you are interested in our story, read the following posts today.

5 comments:

Rhea said...

We are so excited for you and your family!What an exciting and spiritual adventure you all will have! We are sad to know that you will be leaving but happy to know that you will be here till June.

Grandma Hall said...

Now you can breath a little and then when you get your assignment you can really start to prepare. It will go by so fast! Have a fun journey. So excited for you. You can't imagine what you're in for......

Love,
President and Sister Hall

Grandma Hall said...

Oops should be breathe!

JenniferCarter said...

What an exciting and busy time for you guys! Can't wait to hear where you will be going. Thanks for the beautiful card. I loved the cute picture on the back.

Jen S. said...

We are so excited for you to have this opportunity to serve the Lord! What a bunch of lucky missionaries;) We'll make sure to make lots of trips to Charlotte while you are gone so they won't be too lonely.