"TO EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME UNDER THE HEAVEN." ECCLESIASTES 3:1

Transfer Day Nov. 13, 2009

It is rainy and overcast but not that cold. Transfers went smoothly. Our trainers are Elder Smith (Elder Tilgner) serving in Petrosky(Donetsk area), Elder Duffy (E. Jahnert) also Petrosky, Elder Howard ( E. Muller) in Sumy (fartherest north part of mission),Sister Khilova ( Sister Zi-gon-shee-na) also in Sumy, Elder Beus (E. Prince) in Solvtika (Kharkov area), Elder Richardson (E. Rice) also Solvtika, Elder Hyer (E. Clarkstone) in Ha-ta-za (Kharkov area), Elder Tillotson (E. Dem-yon-ov) also Ha-ta-za, Elder Wadsworth (E. Finneran) in Gorlevka (an hour from Donetsk), Elder Brinton (E. Jensen) in Lugontsk ( 2 hours from Donetsk), and Elder Jones (E. Thomas) in Novia Doma (in Kharkov). Zone Leaders in Kharkov Center stayed the same, in Kharkov B are Elder Steele and Elder McArthur, Donetsk Center are Elder Thompson and Elder Balser, in Donetsk B are Elder LaMarr and Elder Eckersley and in Gorlevka is Elder Taylor and Elder Summerhays. District Leaders are: Elders Williams, Huckstep, Beus, Moore, Hyer, Howard, Duffy, Walton, Stirling, Rosen, Young, Brinton. Compainships that changed: Elder A. Thompson and Elder Moon (Solvtika), Elders Moore and Gardner(Cold Mt.), Elders Huckstep & Ketchum(Alexsavka), Elders Valverde & Rader(Sumy), Elders Stirling & Cullen(Obydenyoni), Elders Nersisyan & Belyeu(Makeevka), Elders Shipp & Bell(Mariupol), Elders Putnam & Stout(Mariupol) and Elders Young & Barton(Gorlevka), Elders Mihaylov & Hansen(Lugantsk). And our office Elders are Elders Walton, Kearsley & Dietrich.

I sure missed these Missionaries while I was gone! Aren't they great!!!!!

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New Missionaries November 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

11 New Missionaries! That's a New Record!

Elder Clarkstone is from Niagara Falls, On. Canada. He is a pianist and percussionist. He was involved in many clubs in High School and the community including a translator of French-English. He received many recognitions and scholarships including the Top Grade 12 Student Award. He also held many leadership positions in the Church and received his Duty to God as a Deacon, Teacher & Priest.
His trainer is Elder Hyer and they are serving in the Kharkov area.

Elder Demyanov is from Chelyabinsk, Russia the Yekaterinburg Mission. He served as a Missionary Coordinator, Librarian, and First Councilor in the Elders Quorm. He also served a mini mission as well. He has had a great desire to serve a mission since he was baptized. He enjoys art, music, ceremics, karate and he worked for 1 year designing advertisements. His trainer is Elder Tillotson and they are serving in the Kharkov area.

Elder Finneran is from Kaysville, Ut. He enjoys choir, soccer, tennis and oil painting. He plays the Native American Flute and the Cello. He has been involved in various school organizations and charity work. He has received many awards for his flute playing and oil paintings. He has held various Church callings as well. His trainer is Elder Wadsworth and they are serving in Gorlevka.

Elder Jahnert is from Zwickau, Germany. He is the 6th of 7 children. He enjoys sports, computors, metal and wood technology. He has served as a Ward Missionary, Counselor in the Elders Quorum Presidency and Secretary to the Stake Young Men Presidency. His trainer is Elder Duffy and they are serving in Petrosky.

Elder Jensen is from Kaysville, Utah. He enjoys golf, debate, piano, guitar, music composition and communication. He has held various Church callings including Gospel Doctrine and Gospel Principles instructor. He also worked as a judge for the debate tournaments. His trainer is Elder Brinton and they are serving in Lugonstk.

Elder Mueller is from Redmond, Wash. He enjoyed playing soccer at a high level for 6 years. He also enjoyed playing the clarinet in the High School Band. He is a hard worker and enjoyed serving as Ward Missionary. His trainer is Elder Howard and they are serving in Sumy.

Elder Prince is from Las Vegas Nev. He participated in the Ward Choir and is an Eagle Scout. He also participated and placed 3rd in State Health & Science Competitions. He also was involved in leadership positions in the community and state organizations. He was an instructor for Elder's Quorum. His trainer is Elder Beus and they are serving in the Kharkov area.

Elder Rice is from West Jordan, Ut. He is a Utah endorsed medical assisstant, a math tutor and a volunteer with disabled children. He participated in the
Ward Choir and is an Eagle Scout. He has held various ward callings. He also plays the piano. His trainer is Elder Richardson and they are serving in Soltivka which is just an area in Kharkov.

Elder Thomas is from Magnolia, Tx. He enjoys sports and was on the football team and soccer team in High School. He loves exercising. He was also the Senoir Class Vice President. He also served in various Church callings suchas the secretary in the Elders Quorum Presidency. He is a very hard worker. His trainer is Elder Jones and they are serving in Kharkov area.

Elder Tilgner is from Wulfen, Germany. He enjoys all sports. He also enjoys auto mechanics. He has served as a Primary teacher and a counselor in the Elders Quorum Presidency. He is talented in organizing and motivating and is very creative. His trainer is Elder Smith and they are serving in Petrosky.

Sister Ziganshina is from Valdivostak, Russia. She has served in various callings suchas the Gospel Principles Teacher, a Branch Missionary and a Primary President. She enjoys teaching children and has been an active member of the youth organization commitee. She enjoys making jewelry, croucheting and badminton. Her trainer is Sister Khilova and they are serving in Sumy.

Goodbyes to some of the Greatest!!

We sadly said goodbye to these great young men! But we know that parents wait anxiously to greet them. From lft to rt: Elders McKinney, Greener, Misirenko, Wright, Kerr, Woodhead, Stevens, Crowther & Miganov. Missing is Elder Badrusev that left earlier on a train.
Elder Kerr, Elder Misirenko, Elder Crowther. They have been fed well this night.
Eldser Greener, Elder Miganov, Elder Wright. Don't they look happy!
Elder Crowther, Elder Stevens, Elder McKinney - their last meal in Ukraine!
Elder Woodhead and Elder Greener. Let's get this show on the road!
Elder Misirenko's brother and mom. His brother just finshed his mission to Russia a few months ago. They planned to be gone the same time so they'd only be a part for 2 years. It was very nice to meet them. It's great to see the missionaries with their families!
Elder Crowther's parents came to get him. It was so nice to meet them. The Meads, our Humanitarian couple, helped in the district that Elder Crowther served in and they became close. What a great family!

Pictures of Tim & Heather Fry Family Payton - 7yrs Trey - 4yrs

Pictures of Jeanette & Wyatt Garrett family - Luke -3yrs. Kate - 2yrs. and the twims - 4months

Pictures of Tiffany & Morgan McDuffie family - Savanna 3yrs Gracie 2yrs & Joshua 9 months

Visiting Nick and Denise Cupps Family and our youngest Danni.

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