August 2016 Farewell and Best Wishes

"And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done?  Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father:  Ye shall have eternal life."             2 Nephi 31: 19-20

Many thanks for your devoted service!  Love and blessings as you return with honor!

Elder Ramos saying goodbye to Elder Whitby

Elder Miller center saying farewell to Elders Richardson, Walker, Richens and Boyes

A farewell hike on the trails near the mission home...

Elder Draper bird watching with Elder Masina

Elders Draper and Elder Whitby leading the pack!

President Johnson chatting with Elder Miller

Elders Saylor, Halls, (Assistant not leaving), Elders Ekins and Woll

Elder Woll, Sisters Wilson, Blake, Wadsworth, Johnson, Roberts, Elders Gee and Garduno

Sisters Blake, Johnson, Wadsworth

Elder Gee and Sister Roberts

Elder Garduno

Happy Hikers!

Front:  Elders Whitby, Masina, Miller, Woll and Garduno

Middle:  Elders Ekins, Devey, Gee, Draper, Saylor, and Sister Wadsworth

Back:  President and Sister Johnson, Sisters Blake, Roberts, Johnson and Wilson

Elders Gee and Saylor

Elders Miller and Liston (assistant - not leaving)

Elder Masina

Elder Woll

Sister Wadsworth

Sisters Blake, Johnson and Roberts

Water break...

"Buff"contest?  And the winner is President Johnson (in his age category anyway!)

Let's eat!

A little arm wrestling ...

Elders Whitby, Garduno and Miller

Sisters Roberts and Wadsworth

Elders Gee, Devey, Sister Johnson, Elders Draper and Masina

Sister Blake

"Conversion is not an end, but a beginning of a new way of life!"    -Elder L. Tom Perry

Sister Wentzel served here in the PPM for three months from temple square.  She has gone to finish her mission in Salt Lake City and we are very grateful that we had the blessing of her service here.