After two days of Tami and Justin's family helping clean house, and cook yummy stuff to eat, this day has finally arrived.
President Call set Will and I apart as full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The spirit of the Lord was very strong in the room as the President pronounced these priesthood blessings.
Later at Sacrament Meeting, we both spoke in church.
I preached - Remember, Remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.
Will told the lighter side of receiving our call, and our delight of going to Cebu Philippines to testify of Jesus Christ, get to know and love the people, and serve in any way we can to hasten the work of our Savior.
Probably the best part of the meeting was Annie (L) and Kiera Bennion (R), as they performed two amazing songs: "In a Coming Day," and "His Hands."
Jacki (GD) , Sister Sommerfeldt, Tami (my daughter), and Alexa (GD).
We have kind of adopted these girls as our own since serving a mission in Rome, Italy with Kiera.
Our home is too small for the 60+ people who came to our luncheon after church, so we felt Heavenly Father was definitely smiling down on us as the weather was warm and sunny, and we could spill out into the back yard.
Here are some random pictures of some who attended:
Our missionary - Elder Hunter Hull, and Ryan, returned missionary, his cousin.
Will and his five daughters!
Will and Karen - I mean - Elder and Sister Sommerfeldt
Sydney and Grandma Karen
Bryn and Ally - Granddaughters
Daniel - Grandson
Jack - Grandson
Scott - Grandson
Ellie - Granddaughter
Johnny - Grandson
Married Grandkids - Steve and Maryna
Hailey and Brette - Future Missionaries
There were lots more grandchildren, but they were off doing their own thing in another part of the house or yard.
The day ended with a hug from Grandma for everyone - 'cause Grandmas give hugs:
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