Korea Daejeon Mission

Technical Difficulties

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I hope you will be patient with me, I cannot get the picutres to load onto the blog. I hope to have my computer genius come through Daejeon soon and get everything back up to speed. Our new missionaires arrived and are incredible. We are thrilled to have them and all of our wonderful missionaires here in Korea with us.

Mission Christmas Party

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Pull Another into the Light

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Time for the mission to say good-bye to

Sister Lee and Elder Tegai

Faithful service

Dare to reach out your hand

into the darkness

To pull another hand

into the lightness

Norman Rich

Welcome to the Daejeon Mission

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We were excited to have new missionaries join us

this past transfer.

Training for the new missionaries and their trainers

Seeing their new assignments

Elder Meigs and Elder Jang

Sister Min and Sister Painter

Sister Lee and Sister Lee

Sister Bush and Sister Westrup

Zone Conference

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Fun Pictures

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Sister Cutler is victorious in getting her

Victoria Secret Lotion

Street Contacting

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A beautiful November afternoon and our missionaires

are working hard. They are introducing the church and

inviting people to join them

for English classes

It is not always easy....sometimes they get the brush off

President and Sister Furniss enjoy a few moments

with their wonderful missionires

Sister's Conference

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Fun and Practical

With winter just around the corner...we learned some

new fashionable ways to tie scraves to keep us warm

Lunch...of course

Warm greeetings

A great day with incredible women.

Korea Daejeon Mission Sister Conference 2011

Farewell to Two Elect Ladies

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Where did the day go.

Transfers, trainers, mail pick up, dinners

even help with Christmas gifts.

Then a quite evening together

to feel the spirit of two wonderful sisters.

Sister Jo Ahra & Sister Sherwood

They gave of themselves...they will be remembered

What we have done for ourselves

alone dies with us,

What we have done for others and the world

remains and is immortal.

-Albert Pike

Ready to be Useful in Korea

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Sister Sagers, Sister Allred, Sister Terry

Elder Crowther, Elder Miller, Elder Son

with Pres. & Sister Furniss

at the airport

Being good is commendable,

but only when it is combined with

doing good is it useful.

Welcome to our Mission

mission tour fun

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Mission tour with Elder and Sister Aojagi

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Fun Pictures

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Paradox of Love

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Elder Selamn, Elder Pak, Elder An, ELder Lee

Sister Choi, Sister Furniss, President Furniss

Elder Cho needed to leave just ahead of his group, so we were joined by his family at the mission home the night he left.

His beautiful and talented sister played for us .......and then

took on the task of teaching Pres. Furniss

To our wonderful missionaries.....Thank You

for the love you gave to those in our mission.

I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts,

then there is no hurt,

but only more love.

Mother Teresa

Making a Difference

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Pres. and Sister Furniss met and welcomed Elder Lee

to the Korea Daejeon Mission

That day Elder Kang from Pyungtaek joined us as well.

The transfer board show our new missionaries their

assignments and trainers

Elder Kang with his trainer Elder Bae

Elder Lee with his trainer Elder Hardcastle

Act as if what you do makes a difference....

It does.

William James

Daejeon Returned Missionaries at EFY

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It was wonderful to attend the Korean EFY and see our wonderful returned missionaries serving as counselors there. We recently had a new missionary arrive here Daejeon who said that last year at EFY he made a firm decision to serve a mission. Two weeks ago Elder Tegai baptized a young man who he had encouraged to go to EFY, and while there this young man decided he really did want to join the church. What a great blessing this is in the lives of the youth in this country.

July Fourth in Korea

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Hot dogs,hamburgers and A&W root beer at the mission home Ice skating to cool off

Fun Pictures

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Sowers of the Message of God

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As you sow truth in human hearts, you work with God. Welcome to our new missionaries, Elder Choi, Elder Pak, and Elder Pak Front row: Elder Ahn, Elder Choi, ELder Bertolino, Elder Madsen Second row: Elder Pak, Elder Yoon, Elder Jeong, Elder Pak Back row; Pres. Furniss, Sister Furniss, Elder Nelson.............................. The things that man builds, nature immediately begins the process of decay. But as man plants seeds, nature completes the task and up comes wheat. Such is the difference between working alone and working with God. As you sow truth in human hearts, you work with God.

They made things better.....

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Farewell to our dedicated missionaries Elder Nelson, Elder Sorensen, Sister Seo, Sister Jung Front row Sister Jung, Sister Furniss, Sister Seo Back row, Elder Nelson, Pres. Furniss, Elder Sorensen .................................................. Discipleship is not simply surviving and enduring, discipleship is a pressing forward, a creative Christianity. Discipleship does not wait to be acted upon, but instead acts upon men and circumstances to make things better. .......... Neal A Maxwell

See Each Other Through

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Sister Miller, Elder Kim, Sister Lund, Sister Furniss Sister Egbert, Pres. Furniss, Sister Allen, Elder Hwang Elder Burningham, Elder Lee, Elder Ahn, Elder Nelson God has not called us to see through each other but... to see each other through GOOD LUCK

Changed for world for Good

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Sister Warner, Sister Richey, Elder Kim, Elder Lim Elder Shin, Sister Cho, Sister Furniss, Pres. Furniss You must be the change that you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Ghandi

Friends and Food

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Fun Pictures

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Zone Leader Council

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Zone Leader Council with Sister Burns and Sister Seo

Zone Conference

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Food...Friends...Fun Who knew panccakes and maple syrup could become a birthday gift The Real Korea Daejeon Mission Dedicated Missionaries Ready to Serve A big thank you to the area medical team who came from Tokyo to be with us. Elder and Sister Goth and Elder and Sister Gibson. These dedicated couples take care of all our needs. It was wonderful to have you with us in Daejeon

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Zone Leaders with Sister Bush and Sister Ahn

Now this may look like stern advice from Sister Furniss, but

really it is two elementary school teachers talking about

their classrooms back home

Flowers and SIsters

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Smiles through the tears as they say good-bye

Elder Nelson at the end of transfer week.

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Fun pictures

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Street Boarding

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Our Jeunju missionaries street boarding

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Share Your Riches

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Elder Jeong, Sister & Pres. Furniss, Elder Choi

Sister Ahn, Sister Crowther, Sister Lee

The greatest good you can do for another is not just share

your riches, but reveal to others the riches that

await them in God's kingdom

Thank you for sharing that which is of the greatest value.

Elder Choi writing a farewell note to Pres. & Sister Furniss

Reviewing their farewell certificates

transfer board

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Waiting for President Furniss to show them their first

companion and first area on the

"transfer board"

group picture

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Excited to learn and teach We had to show pictures of these beautiful flowers

trainers elders

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trainers sisters

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Meeting their trainers

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Forms to fill out in the mission office

The end of a long day of training

Elder Yang giving instructions on how to eat with

chop sticks as we prepared for dinner

What will Happen

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At last...they have arrived in Korea

Welcome from the President

back row, Elder Choi & Elder Nelson (assistants)

President & Sister Furniss

Elder Russon and Elder Warner

Front row Elder Yang, Sister Meier, Sister Dresden

Sister Kim & Sister Lee

The first question the Levite priest asked was..

"If I stop what will happen to me"

But the good Samaritan asked

"If I do not stop ...what will happen to him"

These wonderful missionaries are ready

to stop and teach all who will listen to them

Spring Cleaning

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Spring is beautiful here in Korea

but we did need to do spring cleaning.

Many hands however, make light work.

A fond Farewell

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Fun Pictures

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Welcome

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It may be quiet this moment......but the last

two weeks have been busy here at the mission office

Missionaries arriving and leaving, transfers

training and leadership

Enjoy the next twelve posts Zone Leader Council

now includes a different set of sisters each month

with their enthusiasm and insights

and of course Lunch

Sister Training

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Sisters Training

We had two wonderful days of training together

These incredible ladies are dedicated to

finding those seeking the truth

Enjoying each others company Checking for mail or supplies and wishing each other luck

Office Couple

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When our new office couple

Elder and Sister Brunson arrived

it was out for a traditional meal

and walk around town

Meet the missionaries then right to work training new missionaries We are glad your here!!!!!

Music for Eternity

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time together or to just rest for a moment a sweet farewell as they sang hymns in the beautiful Korean language Every action of our lives touches a chord that will vibrate in eternity. Edwin Hubble Chaplin Their service in Korea touched the lives of many and will be felt through the eternities Pres. & Sister Furniss, Siste Kelley Elder Pearson, Elder Fertig, Elder Nye, Elder Blotter Elder Lallatin, Elder McArthur

Our bags are packed

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They are ready to goTime to say goodbye.

Sister O'Bryan as we wish her the best

Sister O'Bryan and Sister Lee At the mission home our outgoing missionaries enjoy time together

Trainers

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Elder Stanger & Elder Ahn Sister Seo & Sister Burns Elder Sorenson & Elder Decker Elder Sorenson brought some necessary items to his "greenie" a new Korean "bling" tie and "trainer" chopsticks (the chopsticks are hinged) Elder Humphreys & Elder Bowcut GOOD LUCK

Meeting the Trainers

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Elder Lee & Elder Holland

Elder Madsen & Elder Campbell

high school buddies now serving together in Korea

Elder Bishoff & Elder Clyde

Elder Jeong & Elder Parker

New Missionaries transfer board

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Paper work....then

Their first look at the transfer board lets each missionary

see their new companion.

A RIPPLE OF HOPE

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WELCOME

Arrival at the airport

a treadtional Korean meal seeing the town Each time a man stands up for an ideal or helps to improve the lots of others he sends forth a ripple of hope and joining others ripples to build a mighty current that can sweep down the mightiest walls Robert Kennedy back - Elder Campbell, Elder Humphreys, Elder Clyde, Elder Parker middle- Pres. Furniss, Elder Decker, Elder Holland Front- Elder Nelson (AP) Sister Furniss, Sister Burns Elder Stanger, Elder Choi (AP)

Elder Cook's Visit

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FEAST OR FAMINE

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It has been quite awhile since new pictures were on the blog.... so I hope you enjoy the next nine posts. Thanks for all the support and prayers you give to our wonderful missionaries. We feel of your love. Sister Furniss

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Fun Pictures

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Planning, Training, Working

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Zone Leader Council

Training Session At this point in most meals at the mission home our missionaries hear... "rolls...hot out of the oven"

Good Bye for Now

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You Made a Difference

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The night before our missionaries leave we meet for dinner,

testimonies, and they receive a mission certificate showing

their areas of service and companions.

back row: Elder Thomas. Elder Kang. Elder Henderson. Elder Gygi seated: Sister Rees, Sister Kil, Sister & Pres. Furniss The purpose of life is not just individual happiness.... but to matter, be productive, be useful, and to have made a difference These wonderful missionaries did make a difference in Korea Daejeon Mission.

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The famous "transfer board" lets our new misionaries get their

first look at all of our missionaries, and who their trainer will be.

Good luck

Meeting Trainers

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Elder Laidlaw, ELder Scoville, Elder Pearson, Elder Eaves

President and Sister Furniss

Elder Jeong, Elder Lee, Elder Min, Elder Madsen

Sister Warner, Sister Cutler, Sister Lee, Sister Richey

A little pencil......

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I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God,

who is sending a love letter to the world

Mother Teresa

Our new misionaires ready to teach the gospel of love.

Welcome

Sister Cutler, Sister Lee, Elder Eaves

Elder Scoville, Elder Min, Elder Lee

Still smiling though its has been 24 hours and no sleep

but......it does catch up to them eventually Our favorite activity here at the mission home.Tradition Korean Resturant

The Pierce's---Sharing their Light

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The Korean Samsung Ward gave the tradition Korean clothing

to Elder and Sister Pierce

as an expression of their love towards them.

The picture above shows them with the Lee family from the ward,

and the Pierce's own children who traveled to Korea

to spend Christmas with their parents.A farewell dinner hosted by the ward for the Pierce's

Our office Elders with the Pierce's "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared Buddha Thank you Elder and Sister Pierce for giving of your light in Korea

Christmas in Daejeon

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The entire mission met in Daejeon for our Christmas celebration.

We hope you enjoy the next 8 blogs as we share our holiday with you.

Gift Exchange

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Elder Kim's attire helped start the party off right.

Gift exchange time.

Which box has the best treasure?

Bath time will be so much fun now for you Elder Lee.

Sister Ahn will now have the cutest bathroom in the mission but wait.......what just happened..... A quick steal by Elder Routt allows him to be the proud owner of

the toilet seat cover Elder Routt, it takes a "REAL" man to decorate his bathroom in pink.

SMILE

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Picture time

It is no small feat to get everyone lined up for a picture. Some last second changes by Sister Furniss....and...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

from the

KOREA DAEJEON MISSION

Time just to be together

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Cup Stackers

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THE CUP STACKER WINNER

Sister O'Bryan These missionaries try to move the colored cup from the bottom to the top of the stack, then.... cup by cup try to get it to the bottom again.

It takes alot of air to accomplish the next challenge.

Blow up the balloon,

then using the air inside the balloon

push a stack of cups down and off the table.

MINUTE TO WIN IT

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Our missionaries took on challenges with a minute or less to

accomplish each task.

Here our Elders are trying to put as many noodles as possible in

a cup in just one minute.

Keep 'Um Up

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Elder Fertig shows how to accomplish this challenge.

Keep three balloons in the air at the same time.

If one touches the floor.....

you will not be in the winner circle.

Sister Lee and Sister Sherwood ready for the signal to start.

Chop Sticks Anyone?

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We have all grown accustomed to and accomplished at eating with chopsticks

but

can you stack lip balm containers with them.

You have

A MINTUE TO WIN IT

SHAKE IT

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Elder Nye shows the winning strategy for getting 8 ping pong balls

out of a tissue box,

that is strapped to his back.

Great to See You

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Elder Duncan, Elder Young, Elder Draper, Elder Meigs, Elder Jolley,

Elder Carter, Elder Lund, Elder Wixom

Our missionaries clear customs at about 10:30 p.m., then it is out to the curb, onto the bus, and head for Daejeon. We arrive at the mission home about 1:30 a.m., but their spirits are high.

The next day includes a traditional Korean meal

Time in the office and ....find out who their new companion will be.

Ready to "Plant A Tree"

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The transfer board lets our new missionaries see who will be their companion. Then.....they meet. The true meaning of life is to plant a tree Under whose shade you do not expect to sit. These incredible missionaries are prepared to give that type of service here in the Korea Daejeon Mission.

A Cloud in Our Heart

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A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.

Meeting again, after a moment of lifetime is certain

for those who are friends

"Good-bye Captain"

Final Evening Together

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(I promised Elder Alberro not to use this picture, but sorry the other was awful)

Front Elder & Sister Pierce, Sister Erdenezaya, Pres. & Sister Furniss, Elder Pearson

Back row: Elder Alberro, Elder Brassfield, Elder Crosland, Elder Nordfelt, Elder Christiansen, Elder Stimpson, Elder Barzee, Elder Conley, Elder Casey, Elder Choi

To help them adjust to home....

Dinner with American cuisine only Each missionary receives a certificate with a star next to the towns theyhave served in and their companions throughout their mission.

Elder and Sister Pierce are the first missionaries to ever have a star by every city in the mission. They truly did serve missionaries in every city in the Daejeon Mission.

We will miss Sister Pierce's friendly "Hello" when calling the mission office, or Elder Pierce saying, "Yes, that "IS "refundable."

Fun Pictures

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Welcome to Daejeon

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Due to changes in airlines, our missionaries now arrive late at night. We greeted them about 10:30 pm, then boarded buses for the 3 hours drive to Daejeon. They were up the next morning at 6:00 am and looking great. Elder Ward, Elder Allred, Elder Williams, Elder Hardcastle Sister Bush, Sister Uyanga, Sister Min

Hello, My friend, Hello

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Wonderful missionaries with Incredible Trainers

The moment that trainers are introduced to their new companion is very sweet. Both are excited to teach and learn. Both feel appreciation and love for the other.

Saying Goodbye

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What you do for yourself leaves with you

But what you did for those in Korea remains forever in their hearts

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE

Elder Curriden & Elder Choi

Sister Nam, Sister McKay, Sister Judd Writing a farewell note to the Furniss' When the tears dry the smile spreads across our face. Nothing will ever change so much as to erase the bonds to Korea Good bye our friends Good bye

Behind the Scenes at Zone Conference

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Happy Birthday

The Lighter Side of Zone Conference

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Sisters Conference

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We had a wonderful day together at Sisters Conference. Our sisters can often go for months without seeing old companions and MTC friends.

Sister Pierce had an awesome picture collage for us to do.

She finished the morning with a workshop on

"laughter"

by sharing fun stories from our sisters.

More Sisters' Conference

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Lunch at the mission home Back to the church for Women's Conference Broadcast

It was great to be together as Sisters.

MISSION TOUR

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Our mission had the privilege of having Elder Choi and his wife Sister Koo visit us. We were grateful to be taught by one of our General Authorities and his dear wife. West Gwangju Zone

East Gwangju Zone

Jeonju Zone In one of Elder Choi's talks he said:

"The Lord never takes your time for free...he always pays.

His timetable for payment may change, but payment will be made."

We appreciate the time our wonderful missionaries are giving to the Lord, and know they will be paid not only here in the mission field but through out their lives.

MISSION TOUR

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Elder Bischoff shows the respect he has for Elder Choi with a Korean bow.

Cheongju Zone Daejeon Zone Elder and Sister Wright as they greet our guests.

SuWon Zone

Elder Choi shared with us an experience he had as a new member of the Quorum of the Seventy. As he prepared to attend a meeting with the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve, he asked a seasoned member of the Seventy, "What will we learn in this meeting." The answer came ...."you will hear the same things you have heard before, but your learning depends on what you are ready to receive from the spirit." He asked us to be prepared to learn through the spirit in each meeting we attend.

WELCOME

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We were able to greet our new missionaries at the airport.

Elder Beh, Elder Lee, Elder Ferre

Pres. & Sister Furniss

Elder Jeoung & Elder Yun

Meeting everyone at the mission office The Elders meeting their trainers

Our wonderful trainers and New Elders

(back) Elder Lee & Elder Choi ..Elder Ferre & Elder Lee

(middle) Elder Gygi & Elder Beh

(front) Elder Jeoung & Elder Nordfelt ...Elder Yun & Elder Curriden

Farewell Sister Lee

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True friends stay together and never really have to say

Goodbye

Sister Lee was are only mssionary going home this transfer.

We said farewell with a special "sisters dinner"

Sister Choi, Sister Kil, Sister Lee, Sister Seo, Sister Ahn, Sister Furniss

Looking over Sister Lee's mission certification Sister Lee has been a sweet and dedicated missionary. We will miss you.

Transfer Day

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Our First Trip to the Airport

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They are Here!!!

We had met these five fine young men just over a week before in the MTC and were glad to see them arrive in Korea, dressed in suits and ready to go.

Elder Stephenson, Pres. Furniss, Elder Bischoff, Elder Paxman

Elder Choi, Elder Bradford, Sister Furniss, Elder Lee, Elder Anderson

Meeting the trainers Great trainers...Excited Elders Welcome to Daejeon

Our First Goodbye

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Elder Sumsion, Elder Stephens, Elder Millard, Elder Duckworth, Elder Bulloch,

Elder Jube, Sisiter Copeland

(front)Elder Kappas, Elder Han Gi-Seok, Elder Shrack

Elder Duckworth handing over the AP phone to Elder Choi

There are no real good-byes

Where ever you will be

You'll be in our heart

GOOD LUCK

We are glad you're here

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Elder Smith, Elder Forsyth, Elder Lee, Elder Farrell, Elder Barton

We were thrilled to see these elders again. We had met them while in the MTC, and it is wonderful to have them here in Korea.

Our new Elders with the misson home crew.

New elders and wonderful trainers Elder Barton replaces his tie with one from his trainer Elder Sorensen. Yes, they match

A great start to a great mission