New Mission President and Companion

Saying Goodbye to the Hiatt's

Welcome to the New President and his Wife

 Sister Roberts and I usually post to this blog each Sunday.  Last week, was an exception because it was the day our new Mission President arrived and there just didn’t seem to be enough time. This has been a busy week of transition.  We said a fond and tearful goodbye to the Mission President and his wife and welcomed the new ones. 

One of the first things I learned about them was that they loved a good hamburger as much as I do.  We showed him where to find the best (in my opinion) American fast food available in the Philippines. 

 BURGER KING!

Imagine your excitement, as a missionary, when your first encounter with your new Mission President is at Burger King.  I guess it's one of their favorites as well.  I think there were at least 6 sets of missionaries that came in that day.  I can't decide if it was truly serendipitous or if the Missionary rumor mill is just that good!

Here are a group of happy Sister Missionaries helping out in the Office.

It’s amazing to realize all the many things that have to be updated, changed or renewed when a new Mission President takes over.  Even the technology issues are still being resolved; not to mention all the other processes, policies, traditions and protocols associated with a Mission.  Almost every process we do needs to be reexamined and questioned at some level.    It’s hectic for us and even more so for them.  

The first day here, they wanted to go out with nearby Elders and Sister Missionaries to experience how they teach.  President also held impromptu and abbreviated Zone Conferences so the Missionaries could meet them and vice versa.  

In a very short time, we have come to love and appreciate our new Mission President and his Wife for their faith and love of the Lord and the Missionaries.  While we will certainly miss the Hiatt’s, we are super excited to serve with President Craig and his wife.

We love our Mission experiences and the opportunities to see lives changed for the better when people come to understand the purpose of our Saviors’ earthly ministry and the impact it can have on their lives even today. 

Elder Roberts