There's nothing sweet about parting with our beloved missionaries. In Mid-December we sent our January batch home in time to spend the holidays with their families and return to school at the start of the Winter Semester. This batch was some of our dearest, most diligent missionaries. We truly mourned their departure. We are so proud of their accomplishments.
We had our usual farewell fireside and were thrilled to see members from all over our mission who came out on a rainy, cold night (many traveling for hours) to say goodbye to these dear missionaries. All in attendance got to hear and feel their final testimonies as they shared a few words about their missions.
After our farewell banquet we went to the bus station where we parted with many tears. I love every one of those missionaries and pray that they will continue to live a life filled with faithful service.
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The day started off early as departing missionaries arrived at the Mission Offices with all their luggage. Here Elder Riner greeted some of the wonderful sisters he taught from Alicia 4. They came all the way to Cauayan to say thank you to their favorite elder!
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Many of those in attendance were fellow missionaries who were led be these great leaders. Elder Hale and Elder Dahlin were friends from the Provo MTC.
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Our beautiful departing sisters--Sister Laguitan, Sister Baladjay and Sister Webre
This was a very talented batch of missionaries and the evening was filled with great music all performed by these departing missionaries.
More music! It was an awesome night!
There was a huge crowd at the farewell fireside
Elder Bangal (in the middle) says goodbye to two of his mission friends: Elder Ilagan and Elder Rausa |
Sister Certicio says goodbye to her dear companion, Sister Webre
Elder Bangal and Elder Riner (co-trainers of Elder Landeen in the middle)
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