Monthly Archives: March 2016

A Temple Trip

President Lewis and I took Hermana Hawkins and her companion, Sister Streuling to the Columbia River Temple today.  We continue to pray that Hermana Hawkins will be restored to full health and be able to stay here in the Yakima … Continue reading

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Feeding Hungry Elders and a Bit of Flannel

Sometimes I tell the missionaries if they don’t have a dinner appointment to let me know and I’ll happily take a turn to feed them at the Mission Home.  This evening 4 hungry Elders came to dinner.  These are Spanish-speaking … Continue reading

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District Meeting with Yakima Valley

This morning we attended an excellent District Meeting at the Englewood building here in Yakima.  This is one of our Spanish-speaking Districts.  It was a wonderful meeting.  We all learned and were edified.  I am often speechless as I listen … Continue reading

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Farewell, Elder Imada

We love Elder Imada and are so sad that he is returning home.  He has been a fantastic missionary here in the WYM.  He’s been a leader and friend to so many.  We are really going to miss him.  Our … Continue reading

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Monday at the Office

Here are our office visitors today, beginning with Elder Goodwin, who is celebrating his birthday with all of us!We have a few changes happening today.  This Rosenkrantz-Barbour Dream Team is dividing, to conquer.  Elder Rosenkrantz is going to Ellensburg with … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday!

Here are some of the missionaries serving in the Englewood Spanish Branch here in Yakima.  Sister Hawkins and Sister Streuling missed the photo.  We all wish all of you a very happy Easter!

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Baptism in Ellensburg!

Jerry Zepeda was also baptized today in Ellensburg.  He is the first convert taught by our Spanish-speaking missionaries in Ellensburg.  Hermana Oliva and Hermana Hinkle got to teach and prepare him for baptism.  It was a thrilling event for the … Continue reading

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Baptism in Yakima!

This evening one of our baptisms was in Yakima.  Michael Johnson had a life-changing day!  We welcome him with open arms. Michael’s family came to watch this sacred ordinance.Also missionaries who taught him and many friends from the YSA Branch.We … Continue reading

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Saturday at the Mission Home

We had a great day here in the Mission Home.  Spent the morning preparing for our next MLC next Friday.  An amazing amount of work goes into preparing topics and training for these all-day meetings with our missionary leaders.  We … Continue reading

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Singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir!

Tonight many of the Stake Centers broadcast the Mormon Tabernacle Broadcast of Handel’s Messiah.  It was a sing-a-long for communities all over the world!  We joined in from here.President Lewis taught the Elders how to join in!Here are some of … Continue reading

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