July 1, 2013

THE FIRST DAY

WELCOME!  
We are happy you stopped by to read about our experiences serving in the greatest mission on earth: 

AUSTRALIA BRISBANE MISSION  
THE CHURCH OF 
JESUS CHRIST 
of LATTER-DAY SAINTS

We have been called to serve the wonderful missionaries who have put aside their educational pursuits, job opportunities, and families to come to the Brisbane Mission and teach the great people of Australia about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The young men serve for two years and the young women serve for eighteen months.  We are humbled with the responsibility to lead them and serve as missionaries ourselves, yet we feel the support and love of our Heavenly Father who directs this work on the earth.  We will be serving for three years and have much to learn, but we are ready to WORK!

FACTS ABOUT OUR MISSION:
  • The mission includes all of the state of Queensland.
  • We currently have 194 amazing missionaries.
  • We have four wonderful senior couples who are invaluable in their service.
  • There are 23 countries represented in our mission, Elders & Sisters from all around the world, including: United States, Japan, Fiji, England, South Africa, Shanghai, New Zealand, Korea, Samoa, Tonga, Canada, Singapore, Philippines, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Thailand, Micronesia, France, Mexico, Cook Islands, Taiwan, and Australia. 
  • There are two languages our missionaries speak: English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • The mission area is over 668,207 square miles; 2.5 times the state of Texas. 
  • We have a beautiful temple located on Kangaroo Hill
The people are wonderful and we have truly had a great first day!
 

 

6 comments:

  1. ACK! I'm so excited about this. Glad to know you'll be blogging - kayla

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  2. You made it! fun to be involved in all the behind scenes prep.

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  3. poor gecko :( i'm happy to know that you two are safe though! You are going to have SO much fun! I can't wait to read about all your adventures on this blog!

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  4. I was so glad to see that you have set up a blog. I will be following regularly and keeping you and your missionaries in my daily prayers.

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  5. I can't wait to get a glimpse into everything that will transpire over the next 3 years. So excited for your missionaries, and for the two of you. <3

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  6. Looking forward to seeing the Toowoomba Missionaries

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