Hello family and friends,
Our arrival at the Mission Training Center was awesome. Ron, Dale's brother drove us to the MTC and we were directed to the back of the Jacob Hamblin building. When we got out of our car there were about a dozen Young Elder Missionaries waiting to help us with our luggage and escort us to our apartment. It was awesome to be surrounded by so many worthy priesthood holders. It was a hoot when they saw our accommodations. They were impressed as their rooms can't compare. Even our hallways are pretty nice with mini lounge areas, etc. Not just anyone can roam the halls where our apartments are located. For these young men it was a treat to sneak a peak of the unknown.
Every day this week has been incredibly busy. We were trained in Preach My Gospel. The training is pretty intense. We did lots of role plays to help us improve our teaching skills in sharing the gospel. We were given various scenarios and critiqued on how we did. It was very good training. Our teachers are returned missionaries attending BYU . They do an incredible job.
Tonight we had a testimony meeting for our language training. All the Senior couples had the opportunity to bear their testimony of the gospel in the language of the country they will serve in. There are three couples going to Cambodia. The Greer's will depart for Cambodia on Tuesday. They live in Provo,Utah and go home each night. They plan to pack on Monday. Next to leave the Mission Training Center will be the Rhynes and then us. Dale jokes that we are on the remedial training program. Most Senior couples leave after one or two weeks of training. Not us. The truth is that the MTC is beginning a new training program that better prepares the Seniors for their missions. We are the first of this new group of trainees. I am glad we have some extra time here.
The food is fabulous. The cafeteria is huge. A person could get very rotund here. There are many choices of entrees, desserts, etc. There is also a fabulous salad bar and continental breakfast area. It is mind boggling how many people are served 3 meals a day here. Tonight we had a variety of Papa Johns Pizza choices. I imagine Papa Johns is elated to have the MTC's business. There was lots of pizza consumed this evening. Parents, your missionaries are well fed here.
We have met so many wonderful people. Many left today for their assigned mission areas. It was really exciting to watch them board their shuttle to the airport and their anticipation to begin their service for the Lord. It is so uplifting to be apart of this great work.
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