Two-time National League MVP and seven time All-star Dale Murphy and his wife Nancy presided over the Massachusetts Boston Mission from 1997-2000. The President is still the priesthood leader with respect to the returned missionaries with which they served. (Jill), The best thing I can say is be yourself. Hes been there for me, that spiritual giant I can always lean on. Born in St. George, Utah, to Jacklyn Gordon Mathis and Cleo Stucki Mathis. (Daniel), In Spanish, the word trastes means dishes, except in Argentina where it refers to your rear-end in a not so nice way. Senior vice president, corporate strategy, AT&T. Brother Espinoza is an Area Seventy and former stake president, stake presidency counselor, mission presidency counselor, stake Sunday School president, bishop, elders quorum president, and ward Young Men president. Merrell Group, Provo 1994-00 Pres. (Atelaite), Im over 30 now. You will get to see how the Church is supposed to be run. ), Self Catered Meal (ie: Committee arranges for Nielsens frozen custard. All rights reserved. (Jackson), Expect discouragements to come, fight for the gifts of the spirit, you can never be too humble, and learn what true humility is (its not being a door mat). The Reids were among 105 Latter-day Saint couples to receive such a mission call Friday. There is plenty of work to be done there. (Jill), The blessings I got from my mission was the wonderful feeling of love from the Lord. Everyone is excited. Hes also a little jealous of Reids mission destination. Like what they said it is the best two years FOR your life. You will be going to the greatest and in some cases, weirdest mission in the church. Apostles are missionaries, too full time, until we die, says Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who focused on the Restoration and Preach My Gospel. It will change you. Being a member of this stake has probably been one of greatest things that has prepared me to be a mission president, he said. Born in Salt Lake City to Mark Alma Madsen and Janice Irene Stock Madsen. Sister Zanudo was born in Hermosillo, Mexico, to Miguel Angel Vazquez Gurrola and Maria Dolores Jaime de Vazquez. Mark Alan Mortensen, 45, and Kristina Marie Borgquist Mortensen, six children, Northwood Ward, Irvine California Stake: Texas Houston Mission, succeeding President John C. Pingree and Sister Anne P. Pingree. It made it very interesting. With the exception of Elder and Sister Zwick, who will begin their service immediately, these couples will begin serving in July. Born and raised in American Samoa before playing football at Brigham Young University and in the NFL, Gabriel W. Reid suddenly had a strong impression to move his family to his homeland. Myles Proudfoot, 49, and Julie Proudfoot, four children, Highland 43rd Ward, Highland Utah Stake: Benin Cotonou Mission, succeeding President D. Martin Goury and Sister Ruth Goury. (Jackson), We had a mission song, and we started to open our mission the great way, putting a lot of focus on love and spiritual matters more. So on the day of his baptism, my companion and I did lots of prep for it. (Patrick), Better at talking and connecting with people. (Tara), I went to the temple three times with questions and I got an answer each time, that really helped. Holly Clayton, daughter of President M. Russell Ballard, gives her testimony during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Hancock, Gregson Group: 4. (Stephanie), Everything in Preach my Gospel, haha. Utah Provo Mission 85 N. 600 East Provo, UT 84606 Phone Number: 1-801-377-1490 Mission President: President John C. Hodgman Utah Provo Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Utah Provo Mission (LDS). We knocked again. When youre around Gabe, you want to be good because good is cool, Ah You said. Temples! To do that, President Ballard said, missionaries will need to immerse themselves in Preach My Gospel, which he described as a revelation really to the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve to create a simple handbook with the fundamental and important principles of being a good missionary. 21 February 2020 A new mission president gives a comment during a breakout session of the 2019 Mission Leadership Seminar at the Provo Missionary Training Center, which was held June 23-25. Orson Nolan Daines, 54, and Donna Marie Jones Daines, seven children, Colleyville Ward, Colleyville Texas Stake: Ohio Columbus Mission, succeeding President Robert T. Nilsen and Sister Kathleen Zenger Nilsen. So, we know a little bit about you before we make the decision as to where well assign you to serve, he said, adding, I witness and testify, after assigning thousands of missionaries, that the power of the Spirit of God prompts a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. He is a great example to me. (Stephanie), I am better and more confident in teaching, training and speaking in front of many people. God calls us to an area where we can help people because of who we are. He shared that he just had to kneel down in prayer. Utah Provo Mission: Webmaster: . Brother Maurer is a regional FSY session director and former stake president, mission presidency counselor, bishop, elders quorum president, stake Young Men presidency counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the Australia Melbourne Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to David Emerson Staples and Lucy Ann Staples. Dry. (Stephanie), Just follow whats in the packet and youll be fine. (Jackson), Pack very warm closed that require for you to not wear so much layers, that way its more comfortable. (Stephen), Bring clothes for mild weather in the winter and hot in the summer. You wont return home in the suit you wore out. Edward S. Watson, 51, and Lara B. Watson, five children, Pioneer Sixth Ward, Herriman Utah Pioneer Stake: California Riverside Mission, succeeding President Darrel L. Hammon and Sister Joanne B. Hammon. St. George is hot and you get red dirt everywhere. General History Group created on March 22, 2012 Sister Espinoza is a Sunday School teacher and former stake Relief Society presidency counselor; ward Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary president; Sunday School teacher; and missionary in the Ecuador Guayaquil Mission. Sister Talley is a temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, ward Young Women and Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, and seminary teacher. Ward. I still get distracted, but its easier to get back on track. Back (Stephen), How much I was going to love it? I promise you that. They are the future leaders of the Church. Christopher C. Nordfelt, 47, and Mandy Nordfelt, four children, Harvest Park 2nd Ward, Riverton Utah Harvest Park Stake: Brazil Recife Mission, succeeding President Richard M. Houseman and Sister Lori A. Houseman. (Daniel), My companion and I were with our ward mission leader. Andrew Michael O'Riordan, 51, and Helen Gilbert O'Riordan, four children, Rosebud Ward, Melbourne Australia Braeside Stake: Utah Provo Mission, succeeding President John C Hodgman and Sister Victoria K. Hodgman. Born in Salt Lake City to William Evert Zwick Jr. and Audrey McDonough Zwick. July 18, 1974 With Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Quorum of the Twelve presiding, ground is broken on the 26 acres set aside for the new Provo Language Training Mission complex. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Glen Chester King and Joanne Margie King. Love your companions. (Leonor), Love teachinga great mother to my children and a better wife. But if youre willing and proactive, there are blessings unimaginable if you seek, fight for, and plead with the father for. And the place. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? (Jill), I was called to be a St. George Visitor Center sister. Discipline. Also, every baptism was such an awesome spiritual time. "The day will come when they will sit in chairs that we now occupy. By being the best person you can be, you can be the best missionary you can be. My whole mission could have been mild weather if my areas were reversed. Hes currently serving as the first counselor in the Provo Utah 1st Stake presidency, a diverse Polynesian stake. Study Preach my Gospel and you will be a great missionary. I feel like my NFL career, the challenges and the trials of bouncing around from team to team, moving my family around, actually helped prepare me for this calling in a lot of ways. I think sometimes I feel like Im doing it alone, but I need to just remember that the [Heavenly Father] is right there next to me, even if I cant see Him., Sister Erin Smoot, from Lawrence, Kansas, going to the Utah Salt Lake City West Mission, said: What I learned was that as we turn to Jesus Christ, He will help us with everything were trying to do in our missions, because sometimes missions can be hard and life in general can be hard. (Jackson), I was able to receive more strength in my life, able to witness miracles, and increase my testimony. He was writing a book. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. discussion on the plane trip home, Fastest Pizza Factory pizza with fresh tomatoes. He described his friend using words like humble, motivator, infectious and positive. If he could find a way to make it happen, Ah You and his wife would apply to serve as a couple with the Reids in Australia. missionary brings $2 dollars to cover the Select a Date, Time and Place for the Reunion, Prepare for the Next Reunion and Cleaning Up, Devotional/Fireside and Message from your President and his wife in the Chapel (if your president is not able to attend, a I love the gospel and I love sharing it to our brothers and sisters. Sister King was born in Provo, Utah, to Raymond Earle Sanders and Loralee Sanders. I used chapstick every day when I was in Utah. *Click here to browse Provo Mission gifts. Utah Provo Mission 1991-1994 Facebook Group: 8. Sister Back is a former counselor in ward Relief Society and Young Women presidencies, ward Young Women adviser, ward Primary teacher and Cub Scout leader. (Leonor), The more prepared you are, the less of your mission is spent playing catch up. Brother Back is a former counselor in a stake presidency, bishop, high councilor, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Australia Melbourne Mission. A missionary takes notes during President M. Russell Ballards devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Jill), I wish I developed my social skills more. This includes one new mission the Mozambique Beira Mission. If you were to handpick one mission theres a lot of places you could go, Im just trying to figure out why hes the lucky one that gets to go to the celestial kingdom. As I turned left, I heard the tacos fall to the ground. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: Provomissionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments. "Our missionaries collectively constitute the lifeblood of the next generation," said President Russell M. Nelson in a welcome address to new mission leaders. All Rights Reserved, Former BYU and NFL player has a change of plans, will be a mission president, to preside over the Australia Sydney Mission, See the complete list of 105 new mission leadership assignments for 2021, Living proof that the Lord likes to work with the simple and weak': Former MLB pitcher talks call to serve as LDS mission president, former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, Two-time National League MVP and seven time All-star Dale Murphy, professional golf to preside over the Florida Tampa Mission, How Orrin Hatch protected people of faith, KSL Newsradio is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. (Patrick), I wish I had a strong knowledge of the gospel and who I was. Sister Griffin is a former ward Young Women president, ward Young Women adviser, ward Relief Society instructor and ward Primary teacher. My grandmother served at the temple there for two decades and lived in St. George while I was growing up. Fries. Brother and Sister Greer recently served as Perpetual Education Fund missionaries in the Honduras Tegucigalpa Mission. Setting goals. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, waves to the missionaries after speaking at a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. I never weary of talking about it., He added: And I hope that you become so enthused and so excited and so touched by the Spirit that your testimonies and your witnesses will become so powerful that you will find it almost second nature to want to witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that He has restored His Church in this dispensation of the fulness of times., He gave a blunt assessment of the Restoration. (Tara), Everyone knows what missionaries do and what The Church is. He was born in Moroni, Utah, to Ronald Kenneth Ames and Velma Williams. Sister de Oliveira is a seminary teacher and former Sunday School teacher, stake and ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society and Young Women presidency counselor, and ward music chairman. Due to nonmembers coming into the state, Utah officially became a mission field with its own headquarters in 1975 when the Utah Salt Lake City Mission was organized. (Stephanie), I remember our district decided to go sledding. Many were not surprised to see the Reid family going to the mission field. If you have more accurate data on a mission president, please submit it. Steven Paul Griffin, 48, and Cherie Nanette Mitton Griffin, seven children, Meadows Ward, Plain City Utah Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President Richard A. Irion and Sister Gloria Irion. Reid family. Hancock, Gregson Group, Member Missionaries of the ProvoMission Group, Utah Provo Mission 2006-09 Pres. I knocked on the door and we waited. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutUtah. Its difficult sure, but nowhere near as difficult as people always say it is. I was) told that the Utah Provo Mission is the number one baptizing mission (English). (Daniel), I came to know my Savior better, on a personal level. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks at the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Were doing good, Gabriel Reid said. Time management. Heavenly Father wants His children to return to live with Him again. 2009 - 2012: Pitts, Neil Edward 2006 - 2009: Brother Wiest is a bishop and former stake Young Men president, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, and missionary in the Argentina Rosario Mission. But remember, winter stuff is heavy. E. Xavier Espinoza, 54, and Silvia Mara Velasquez Casco Espinoza, two children, San Rafael Ward, Los Chillos Ecuador San Rafael Stake: Per Chiclayo Mission, succeeding President Winsor Balderrama and Sister Rocio Maribel Balderrama Quiones. They are so enthusiastic about doing missionary work! SHARE Former BYU and NFL player has a change of plans, will be a mission president. (Daniel), I crashed a car on my mission taking a left hand turn. He was born in London, England, to Charles Proudfoot and Tessa Proudfoot. Its important that we do the small and simple things! It is intended that you are set apart by your stake president before you arrive at the MTC. He was driving with one arm. Bruce Summerhays retired from professional golf to preside over the Florida Tampa Mission from 2010-2013. Armenia Yerevan Mission I had a companion that would only eat peanut butter, and carried a jar with him to dinner appointments. (Jackson), Planning better. Smith Group: 7. Whether he knows it or not, Gabe has been such an anchor for me with his faith and example, Mahe said. Reid even saw playing time in Super Bowl XLI when the Bears lost to the Indianapolis Colts, 29-17. Brother Vsquez serves as a branch president and is a former stake president, counselor in a stake presidency, bishop and branch president. Sister Madsen is a former counselor in stake Young Women and Primary presidencies, ward Young Women and Primary president, counselor in a ward Relief Society presidency and missionary in the Chile Santiago South Mission. I learned the importance of daily prayer and scripture study, weekly church attendance. At the end of general conference in April 2019, the family of Gabriel and Heather Reid was watching when President Russell M. Nelson announced a new temple for Pago Pago, American Samoa. Brother Bowler is a former stake president, bishop, stake Young Men president, elders quorum president and missionary in the Argentina Buenos Aires South Mission. Scripture study. President/owner, Sky Blue Industries, Inc. Born in Ogden, Utah, to Rulon Alton Griffin and LueDean Bingham Griffin. He was born in Riobamba, Ecuador, to Max Espinoza and Theresa Adrian. As designed, it is to contain 37 offices, 22 chapels, 290 . Jeffery R. Morrin, 51, and Laura D. Morrin, six children, Harvest Hills Ward, Rexburg Idaho East Stake: Brazil So Paulo Interlagos Mission, succeeding President Kenneth D. Cordner and Sister Robin J. Cordner. Your setting apart as a missionary is under the direction of your stake president, or in the cases of districts, the mission president (Handbook 1, 4.3.8). I use the term fellow missionaries because, guess what? Here are T-shirts for the Utah ProvoMission! Updated October 10, 2022 2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. She was born in Kearny, Arizona, to Kenneth Vance and Carol Elmer. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. When you open the eyes of those who have not had the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ given unto them, it is one of the most thrilling, exciting experiences that youll have in your life., He encouraged missionaries to help those they teach to feel something as they listen and learn. If they know you like something, they will get it for you. Sister Morrin is a Primary presidency secretary and temple ordinance worker and former ward temple and family history consultant, Primary teacher, and Young Women adviser. Adam Fondren, for the Deseret News His concluding testimony included another "fellow missionary" connection. (Stephen), Hard work. I also feel Im a lot closer to God and I have a relationship with Him now. When I teach someone the gospel and they feel something, it makes all the difference in the world., President Ballard said he loves to tell the story of the Restoration I think its the most exciting, thrilling story that anyone can ever talk about. Be humble. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Sammy Ira Judd and Teura Jeannine Judd. And thats one of the most important things that I felt tonight.. He was born in Hermosillo, Mexico, to Giberto Sanudo and Maura Urrea Serrano. I just love steak. Those plans did change in the form of a mission call as the 43-year-old and his wife have been assigned to preside over the Australia Sydney Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. I was the mission babysitter of sorts. Every area has its unique challenges. (Patrick), Lots of crazy cold nights with just us Sisters working at the Vernal Temple open house. Darrell Kenneth Back, 60, and Mary Ann Babbel Back, seven children, Crescent 18th Ward, Sandy Utah Crescent Stake: Australia Sydney South Mission, succeeding President Larry J. Lew and Sister Susanna Lew. Brother Talley is a temple ordinance worker and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, branch president, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, ward mission leader, and missionary in the Italy Rome Mission. Dale C. Maurer, 56, and Leanne G. Maurer, four children, Capalaba Ward, Brisbane Australia Cleveland Stake: Colorado Colorado Springs Mission, succeeding President Daniel K. Stevenson and Sister Ann Marie E. Stevenson. Visible Anyone can find this group. Steak. I visit a lot. Became much better at teaching. Got a full tour of the, One of the many experience was one investigator wanted to surprise his wife by being baptized. I remember bearing my testimony about how much Heavenly Father loves their family and that Joseph Smith was a prophet and that I know that families are forever. (Stephanie), I just love how they make you feel loved! These and other experiences will help him to keep pushing forward amid similar challenges in this new assignment, Reid said. Smith Group, Utah Provo Mission 1991-1994 Facebook Group, Utah Provo Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group, Provo Presidents Gregson and Smith 1997-03 Group, Utah Provo Mission Alumni (1990-1997) Group. Be set apart as a full-time missionary by your stake president. Most missionaries were assigned to two or three stakes, rather than wards. Mar 15, 2018, 8:09am PST SHARE SHARE New mission presidents called to serve in Salt Lake City, Zimbabwe, Japan and Colombia Flipboard Armando and Dina Ceballos 1 of 8 Daniel G. and Heidi N. Gifford 2 of 8 Craig K. and Merry G. Hitchcock 3 of 8 Adonai R. and Simone C. Lago 4 of 8 Spencer F. and Jane Mack 5 of 8 Tasara and Shamiso Makasi 6 of 8 The following 16 new mission presidents and companions have been called by the First Presidency. She was born in Benson, Arizona, to Charles Dean Kartchner and Joanne Lee Kartchner. Years Served Full Name Email; 2012 - 2015: McCune, John A. www.mymission.com/elderelderpaeajuniorvimahi, www.mymission.com/sistersisteraubreyluna2, www.mymission.com/elderthurmanandsisterrosemarieevans, www.mymission.com/sisteroctaviannahackett, www.mymission.com/sisteroctaviannahackett1, www.mymission.com/elderandrewcartertolman, www.mymission.com/elderglenandsisterpattybaadsgaard, www.mymission.com/elderjaredbrownerbotson, www.mymission.com/elderstevenandsistersharonbooras, www.mymission.com/elderphilipandsistermelissahartung, www.mymission.com/elderphilipandsistermelissahartung1, www.mymission.com/wwwmymissioncomelderaustinshepston, missionsite.net/sisteralexandraalbrechtsen, ProvoMission President Neil Pitts Group, UtahProvoMission2003-05 Pres. (Seth), I have an eternal familygained eternal friends from the mission as companions and members. I think the greatest blessing is that I changed and I was able to see families enter the waters of baptism and be sealed in the temple. But as we turn to Jesus Christ, He will be able to make that at least easier for us and help us to be able to get through it.. Sister Bowler serves as a counselor in a stake Young Women presidency and is a former ward Relief Society president, ward Primary president and counselor in a ward Young Women presidency. We cover stakes and it is such a blessing because you get to learn from great leaders of great wards. We didnt see a car for the first hour, and I was sure the cold was going to get the best of us. Find the complete list of new 2020 mission leaders. Brother King is a bishop and former high councilor, stake Young Men president, and missionary in the Philippines Cebu City Mission. (Jill), The little Mexican restaurant that was up the street from the Visitors Center. No answer. Next to him was a a box of tacos we had just bought. food and preparation, and then each He was born in Brisbane, Australia, to Arthur Edward Maurer and Janice Beth Maurer. I learned to recognize the Spirit and to understand the scriptures. Always look forward to the mountains and sunrise. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, hands the lectern off to his daughter Holly Clayton for her to share brief remarks during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. He was born in Albany, New York, to Richard Lee Talley and Ruth Altha Purinton. (Stephen), People in St. George are open and friendly and willing to share their homes. Merrell Group, Provo 1994-00 Pres. (Jill), How to give a talk by the Spirit, and to trust in the Lord. Learn more about guidelines and necessary forms. Here are survey responses from ProvoRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. She was born in Whittier, California, to Steven Daniel Christoffersen and Joan Thomas Christoffersen. My companion dislocated his shoulder. The new UPM Mission office: 85 N 600 E PROVO. We should not pick or choose who to share the gospel with. She was born in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, to Juan Velasquez and Orfa Casco. (Leonor), Spaghetti, roast, mashed potatoes. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). Hes everything you would want in a mission president.. Weve never been there, but we already feel like we love the people. Approximately 50 languages are taught at the Provo MTC. Brother Wright is a service mission leader and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, and ward executive secretary. Kevin D. Staples, 44, and Sonja G. Staples, five children, Kalamazoo Second Ward, Kalamazoo Michigan Stake: Russia St. Petersburg Mission, succeeding President Brent D. Rawson and Sister Nena Rawson. Missionaries sing before the devotional with President M. Russell Ballard at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, waves to the missionaries after speaking at a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. I know that He loves us. After news of his call as mission president spread, Reids phone buzzed with messages of love and support from family, friends and former teammates. His concluding testimony included another fellow missionary connection. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. (Stephen), Perfect in the winter and hot in the summer. (Stephanie), My advice is to read and study the Book of Mormon and Preach My Gospel and of course, other church materials. We visited their home to teach their son because the mom asked if we could teach their 8 year old son the missionary lessons before he got baptizedkeep in mind this was a part member familythe dad offered to sit in on the discussion but wasnt interested in the church. Brother Clark is a former bishop, high councilor, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. Love and Sister Louise M. Love. She committed to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. 358 members Join group Discussion More About Discussion About this group FYI. (Patrick), In one area, I had a lady stalk us and someone else try to run us over as we walked down the street. A missionary listens to the translation of President M. Russell Ballards devotional speech at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. All rights reserved. Videos with Utah Provo RMs You will collect new ties, and you are bound to ruin every white shirt you own. Brother Grisel is a seminary teacher and former stake presidency counselor, public affairs specialist, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, and missionary in the Argentina Mendoza Mission. Ranch owner. Jasen Ah You, BYUs recruiting coordinator and a longtime friend, has served with Reid in various church callings. (Stephen), Running through the sprinklers coming back from proselytizing before going to the Visitors Center for afternoon shift. Brother Daines serves as an Area Seventy executive secretary and is a former high councilor, counselor in a bishopric, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission. Flipboard. We said a prayer and asked the Lord where we should go. 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