Once again we had a group of wonderful missionaries come to the Mission Office for their final interviews with President Carlos, farewell fireside, departure banquet and bus ride to Manila.
During the day they often have last minute errands to run. For Elder Macaisa it meant seeing a doctor and having a boil in his ear lanced--not much fun but he felt much better once it was was done.
Dr. Paggao and Elder Macaisa after the "surgery." We hope his ear healed quickly
The office is full of noise and excitement as missionaries drop off their departing companions.
These sisters came to say goodbye to Sister Bigay before the departure fireside started.
Elder Allen, Elder Cass and Elder Wellman stop by the office before the fireside.
Elder Paloma and Elder Woodruff posed in front of the mission home before they headed over to the fireside.
Sister Manguil and Daelo came to the fireside with Sister Morales and Sister Hoopes
Elder Cruz and Elder Dagal were able to attend the fireside.
The Rizal sisters sang a number.
Waiting for the mission song to begin.
Elder Ilagan, Elder Alfonso and Elder Garcia sang an awesome song at the fireside.
The departing missionaries stand in front as we sing "God Be With You."
This dear family loved Elder Huffstutler and I found them all in the hall crying as they said their final goodbyes.
So many members and investigators came to see their beloved missionaries. Sister Francisco is with a bunch of members who worked with her.
Sister Len Wai gets a last hug with Sister Panganiban
Santiago North zone t-shirts
Elder Hamblin with Sister T (She is showing him their latest zone t-shirt)
Elder James gives Elder Sarignaya a last hug while Elder Dixon gets in the picture
Elder Oliver says goodbye to Elder Wooden and Elder Coleman
Elder Bluth--happy as ever!
We love these beautiful sisters.
Elder Dionisio, Wightman and Behrends attended the departure fireside.
One last time to sit with Elder Huffs
Elder Needs our current assistant (second from left) poses with his great friends who were departing.
Elder Sarignaya with his coat preparing for the cold bus ride to Manila.
What an amazing batch of super missionaries. We LOVE each one of them and found it very hard to say goodbye! (Left to right: Sister Joame, Bigay, Tabudlong, Francisco, Panganiban and Elder Alfonso. Back: Elder Macaisa, Sarignaya, Hamblin, Molino, Huffstutler, Aguiton, Oliver and Deriada)
On the bus, getting ready for their departure.
We pray for Heavenly Father's choicest blessings on this bunch of very precious missionaries! We will never forget you!
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