Our mission has 6 senior couples who serve in different places around the mission. We had them all come into the Mission Home for two days for a little training and sharing. Mostly we wanted them all to get to know each other and support each other. Being a senior missionary is different from the life of a young missionary. Their schedule is very flexible and they spend much of their time supporting the Branches and reactivating less-actives. 
Sister Thomas leading the singing for us.
We asked each couple to take 15 minutes and tell us about themselves and their families. It was a delightful time getting to know more about each couple.
Elder Yamanita attended alone becasue his wife had permission to leave the mission for two weeks to help with the birth of a new grandbaby. For part of his introduction, he sang a hymn--something he loves to do.
The Morris' did a skit about getting along in a marriage. I have a video of the song they mimicked but couldn't upload it here. It was a cute skit.
The Tsuchidas asked Sis Jahana to help tell their story by playing the part in a reinactment.
Sis Jahana is a good sport!
The Tsuchidas are both in their 80's. He was President of the Sapporo, Japan Mission and also the Furuoka Temple President. They wanted to serve one more mission before they cannot serve any more. They said this will be their last mission. It is quite taxing on them but they are wonderful.
Enjoying the presentations.
For dinner, we took them to a neighborhood restaurant around the corner from our home.
Elder and Sister Jahana serve in the Mission Office. He worked for CES all of his life.
Elder and Sister Tsuchida serve in Morioka.
Elder and Sisteer Morris serve in Yonizawa
Elder & Sister Sakamoto (from SLC) serve in Ishinomaki.
Elder Yamanita and his wife serve in Miyako.
Elder & Sister Thomas are newlyweds who serve in the Mission Office.
Our most handsome Mission President.
I'm surely glad he is my companion!!!
Everyone stayed at the mission home for the night (the Thomas' and Jahanas live behind us in their own apartments). After breakfast the next morning, many couples were asked to prepare a discussion on different topics, ie, rescuing the less actives, working with members and Priesthood leaders, and how to fit in and help the young missionaries.
Ready to eat lunch.
What a terrific group of Seniors we have. The conference was a huge success.
I didn't realize you had some newlyweds! That sure is one way to get to knowyour new spouse! Looks like it was a great conference!
ReplyDeleteThat cute couple who are in their 80's certainly don't look their age at all, especially the husband! I bet they are a great support to the mission.
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