We had missionaries arrive from Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, the United States of America, and Bolivia this week.
Elder Rojas y Elder Ramirez.
Hermana Yujra, y Hermana Rimache.
Hermana Haro, Hermana Alvarenga, Hermana Gamboa, Elder Quiroz,
Hermana Yujra, Hermana Rimache.
Then a bus ride to the temple and on to the mission home, for a snack and bed.
The next morning it was breakfast for 17
and then training, meeting new companions and leaving for their new areas.
From Trujillo to the South, the Sierra to the East and Guadalupe and Cajamarca to the North.
Training by Elder Haacke on the "Work of Salvation"
...and by Elder Bond, on the customs of the mission.
President Marler interviewed each new missionary, Sister Garcia sure enjoyed hers.
Sister Angell and Sister Vaughan played games in English, showing that learning a new
language can be fun as well as educational.
The new missionaries waiting to meet their trainers.
The trainers arrived with smiles on their faces and ready to meet their new companions.
Hermana Messina from the U.S. with her trainer, Sister Oteo.
Sister Rimache from Peru, with her trainer, Sister Vasquez.
Trainer, Sister Smith with her companion Sister Alverenga from Argentina.
Trainers Sister Tupe and Sister Roach with their new companion Sister Haro from Ecuador,
Trainer Sister Sanches with Sister Torres from Argentina.
Hermana Gamboa from Lima, with her trainer, Hermana Rochelle.
Sister Garcia from Mexico, with her trainer, Sister Thruston.
Trainer, Sister Peel with her companion, Sister Butikofer from the U.S.A.
Sister Yujra from Bolivia with her trainer, Sister Tomanguillo.
Elder Irrazabal, from Argentina, with his trainer, Elder Boren.
Trainer, Elder Rios with his companion Elder Rojas from Chile.
Trainer, Elder Baily with his companion Elder Quiroz from Bolivia.
Elder Casco, from Ecuador with his trainer, Elder Medrano.
Elder Males from Ecuador with his trainer, Elder Manley.
Elder Alles from Argentina, with his trainer, Elder Smith.
Elder Zavalaga from Peru, with his trainer, Elder Sotelo.
Elder Ramirez from Chile with his trainer, Elder Olsen.
Trainers and new missionaries talk and get to know one another after the introductions.
A little training, preparation and inspiration.
a Final picture!
...and they are off!