Wow! Is it May already?
On the 11th, the Sister Missionaries asked Kent to go over and dedicate their apartment which he did. They have added a lot to the branch. Sisters can touch people in ways the Elders can't and vise versa.
We had a great YSA Activity on 13th. We built the neatest fire pit for cooking hot dogs etc. We then did just that, built a fire and roasted hot dogs. We worked on cleaning out the sand volleyball court. Played ladder ball, cricket, and just had a good time visiting. A pretty good turn out of YSA's came to the activity. Of course - there was food. Nan made potato salad for our contribution.
For "Break the Fast" on the 14th Nan cooked little smokies in Bar BBQ sauce. The pot was licked clean.
There were two new wards created in Santaquin North Stake. Tyson was called to serve as YM President in his new ward. He has talked to us both several times over the last couple of weeks about this new responsibility he has. Very anxious to serve but worries he will do things right.
On the 21st we went to the Antelope Ward and Red Bluff Ward in Red Bluff. It was good to see Clark and Juanita Marple (siblings) and Eric and Mike Espinosa (siblings). These four are some of the most faithful institute students we have. Juanita is the LDSSA President and Mike is the Assistant President.
On the 23rd President Weston was in Redding and stopped by to talk with us. He has been told that there will be 80,000 missionaries by July 1st and Church leaders are projecting 100,000 by the end of 2013. That is incredible! About a year ago there were under 55,000 missionaries. WOW. We are getting another set of sister missionaries next week. Anderson is also getting a set of sisters. We have been asked once again to look for accommodations for them and hopefully have found suitable apartments for both sets.
On the 20th we attended the track meet at Shasta College. Jazmin Porter, who was baptized in October of 2011, has set state records in the discus and hammer throw and Weber State has recruited her. She has to satisfactorily complete three classes this summer for Weber to officially give her a full ride scholarship. That will be a challenge.
We attended the Shasta College Dance concert on the 27th and on the 3rd of May we went to the Shasta Symphonic Band Concert. What a treat these were. Especially the Band concert. The director is a very lively man who brings the numbers to life. We try to go to as many of these events as we can to support the YSA participants.
Nan enjoyed receiving cards, Facebook posts and emails from family and friends to celebrate her 64th birthday on the 3rd. Gifts from the children made the day extra special.
Saturday the 4th seven of us from the Branch went to Medford, Oregon to the temple there. Desiree, the YW who was baptized last December, went and performed baptisms for the dead. She was so excited and nervous at times she was dizzy and nauseous. We drove her and a couple of other young adults up and had a very enjoyable day visiting and serving in the temple.
Today we had the largest turn out at the Branch that we can remember. There were 33 there and 22-23 YSA's. We did serve a Break-the-Fast lunch and THERE WERE NO LEFT OVERS - NONE. Everyone had plenty but nothing was left.
Well, we are busy but content. I didn't even mention the 3-4 lessons we still teach each week. We will be teaching just 2 more weeks during the day for this semester then for the summer we will be teaching a Missionary Preparation Class on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday evening a class on Teachings of the Living Prophets. This lighter schedule will give us some time to catch our breath and get geared up for classes to start again in September.
Just a little side note: On the 9th Nan found out our grandson, Jaron, is taking piano lessons from her good friend Marylan Hales. Nan has always felt blessed to have Marylan in her life and now Pam's little family will also be touched by this special friend.
Love to all. Kent
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