Senior Couples add so much to a mission! I thought I understood the impact of senior couples,
but clearly I had no idea. We have so many great couples serving throughout this
mission. Currently, we count at least
12. Some are assigned to teach seminary
and/or Institute, but many are under the mission and help move the work
forward. They support missionaries in their area and also branches and
districts within the mission boundaries.
This past week we said good-bye
and hello to senior couples all in the same day.
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Having lunch with the Hunts
as they head back to Sandy, Utah after 18 months. They made such a tremendous
impact in the Nelspruit area of the mission. They have been a foundation for
the branches in that area.
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On the same day, the Scotts
arrived from Alpine, Utah. They are serving their second mission. The first one
was in NYC. They have lots of experience and a lot of charisma. You can see Elder Scott sharing the gospel
with the airport porter right as they landed.
We are excited to get such great couples in the South Africa Johannesburg Mission. The Scotts will serve also in
Nelspruit, filling the vacancy created by the Hunts departure.
If you are thinking of serving a mission as a senior couple, do not
delay! It is so rewarding and a meaningful way to give back, spread the gospel,
stay young and have a grand adventure.
Make sure to request the South Africa Johannesburg Mission!!!
you look DARLING with your african prints :)...and lucky senior couples! love seeing the new ones!
ReplyDeleteps can chase and i come as a senior couple? :)
ReplyDeleteWorking the with humanitarian couples was the best part of my career! I "retired" several months ago to stay home with the babe, but I still think of them often! I might have even trained a few of your couples in the MTC!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you so much, Christy! Thanks for all the training you did of us.
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