Monthly Archives: January 2016

Planning, Always Planning!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s what it has looked like around here the last couple of days:  lots of planning meetings and meals while we plan.  We have 25 new missionaries coming in a few weeks. We need to open several new areas and … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Naches and Tieton

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We attended church today in Naches, about 20-25 minutes from Yakima, where Elders Ranta and Cicon are serving.  The meetings were wonderful.  We really love the members there.  Here’s a look at their chapel:In the picture below of Naches, you … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Elder Michael Smith

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We were up at 4:00 this morning and off to the airport with Elder Smith who is returning home to Texas to be with his father, who is battling cancer.  We send our love from the WYM with him to his … Continue reading →

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Zone Conference Wenatchee/Cascade/Ephrata

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

      more coming

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Zone Conference Moses Lake / Othello

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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Missionary Scriptures for Common Concerns

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is a list of helpful scriptures that answer common concerns many have.  This list was compiled by Elder Kevin Johnson and typed up by Sister Wilson’s mom.  Thanks to both for sharing. You might want to print a copy … Continue reading →

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Monday at the Office

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today at the office a few more Christmas packages came in.  Slow but sure.  Here are the visitors we saw today:Sister Thompson was happy her pillow order arrived.  We have lots of missionaries coming who will be sleeping comfortably when … Continue reading →

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“Who’s a-wake, me too”

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The last few nights, between 11:00 and midnight, we’ve listened to the owls calling.  (We could hear them clearly from inside, even with the bedroom windows closed.)  I’ve never lived where owls live, so I wasn’t sure about what I … Continue reading →

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Baptism in Ellensburg

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Meet the Woodfin family.  Father, Joe was baptized about 3 months ago, then he baptized his wife and 2 children, and tonight he baptized his mother, Kay.  Many of these Elders have taught this beautiful family.  All have loved them. … Continue reading →

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I took a wrong turn. . .

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Heading home from Selah, I took a wrong turn and landed in downtown Yakima, and my car drove straight to Hancock Fabric where a sale was waiting to be discovered.  Valerie (who has the coolest Sea Hawk hair) helped me … Continue reading →

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