Dear parents and families...
Merry Christmas! We thought we'd send you a couple of fun things from Georgia--our missionary newsletter and a picture taken yesterday at our Mission Christmas Conference. We had a wonderful time--spiritual training from President King and the Mission Presidency, lots of Christmas music/performances, a great lunch, a fun pass-the-white elephant gift-game involving 160 people, and more. We also talked a lot about traditions--and how they are like spiritual and emotional cement in the foundation of a happy home, creating fond memories that bond us together. We heard about some of your traditions and shared some of our family's (ask them about President King's performance!) Everyone received a gift from Santa and all got home safely to continue to work and serve.
Christmas Day will be extra-wonderful because, as you saw in our December 19th email to you, the Missionary Department is allowing Skype for those special phone calls on December 25th. Whether you choose to use Skype or go with the traditional phone call (choose one--not both!), the total time allowed for communication is the same as specified in the white Missionary Handbook--no longer than 30-40 minutes. We appreciate you helping your missionaries adhere to that guideline, knowing there are blessings that come from being obedient--on both ends...
Again, many thanks for your support--of us...and of your missionaries! We hope it will be a great new year for all of you!
Love,
President & Sister King
Georgia Atlanta North Mission 12/21/2010
Elder McGregor is left of center fourth row up - grey suit & green tie (double-click to enlarge)
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