"God be with you 'til we meet again…" Returning Missionaries--February 26, 2014

Tuesday, February 25th:  The Mission office and home are busy today as our missionaries that have completed their service begin the process of departure.  Personal interviews, luggage weighing, last run to Chic Boy, counsel for the future, testimonies at the fireside, goodbyes, dinner and the clipping ceremony.  It's hard to truly comprehend that these 18 or 24 months of missionary service are completed.  We are so pleased to honor these wonderful servants of the Lord!

Companions Sister Daelo and homeward-bound Sister Manguil

'til we meet again. . .
Companions Elder Ranada and Elder Daniels

These three missionaries all served in Cabatuan Branch with our wonderful Sister Rosie
Sister Vaisagote, Sister Rosie Quitola, Sister Mamea and Sister Khushi

Maybe just a little too much weight in the luggage!
Elder Salvador and Elder Dionisio

Ready for the "trunky meeting"
when President and Sister Rahlf share counsel and advice about what lies ahead

Sister Manguil, Sister Khushi, Sister Vaisagote, Sister Mamea

Elder Dionsio, Elder Samar, Elder Salvador and Elder Daniels

The fabulous Elder and Sister Mills
This devoted senior couple will complete their missionary service in mid-March

Before
Let the traditional clipping begin!
along with advice from each of our departing missionaries

"Be happy always in your mission--Heavenly Father is always there!"

"Smile always, think positive, just enjoy the work!"

"Serve with love and enjoy every moment!"

"Put 100% trust in the Lord and all will go well--forget yourself and go to work!"

"Be patient with yourself.  You are becoming . . ."

"Love is a fruit that is always in season. (Mother Teresa)"

"Just remember your purpose and always trust in the Lord"

"Give your best to this work and the Lord will help you do the rest"

"Just love the people and speak the language of the Spirit and everything will work out"

"Bloom where you are planted.  Love the people you teach and listen to them--they have a story to tell!"

We're keeping the pieces we've cut to be made into a quilt--
it's going to be a fine work of art and memories!

Wednesday Morning, February 26
The truck is loaded and there's time for one last picture at the Mission Office and Home

Good and faithful servants!
God be with you "til we meet again. . .
Sister Mamea, Sister Vaisagote, Sister Manguil, Sister Khushi, Elder Dionisio
Elder Daniels, Elder Salvador, and Elder Samar


The Lord bless thee, and keep thee
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee
The Lord life up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6: 24-26