I feel like the 12 days of Christmas! We leave for Pennsylvania in 11 days...November 12th. We hook up with him on Monday the 16th, with a dinner with the departing missionaries and final meeting with the President. Taylor wants to spend that evening with the missionaries at the Mission Home, and we pick him up in the morning and fly to Washington DC to witness the wedding and sealing of one of his converts Andrew Doub. He is really excited about this. Then we plan to rent a car and travel back to Waynesboro to the reception, and see some of his friends. Then up to Scranton to have dinner with President Dunford and his wife, and some more great friends. We hope to make it up to the Susquhana River river together before driving back to Harrisburg, and maybe up to Altona before we fly out of Saturday morning Novemeber 21st. He will speak in our new ward at 1:00 on November 22 (400 South 200 West) and his big homecoming will be November 29th at 9:00 A.M. 900 South 100 West. (After the meeting we will be having brunch at our new home located at 741 South 65 West Orem) We are looking forward to this exciting time, and getting him home and sharing in his stories and tales.
He is currently back in the field for a few weeks prior to his departure. His companion has been really sick, and they are stuck in the house. (Not sure if it is the swine flue) but really hoping Taylor can remain well in such close quarters! They have a few investigators they are hoping will make it for baptism before he leaves, but if not, he knows will happen soon! He says his heart is broken as he knows there is so much work to be done in PA, but he misses his family and is ready to come home. We have seen the blessings of having a missionary in the field, but are ready to have him home as well....
We hope you can join us to hear his remarks. We want you all to know how much we have appreciated your support, love and prayers.
May the Lord continue to bless you all.
Fred and Shauna Russell
Keeping in touch with Elder Taylor Russell and sharing his Mission experiences!
About the Harrisburg, PA Mission
Just a note of interest! This mission is rich in national and church heritage. This state is where our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and later brought forth the Constitution of our country. George Washington brought the Revolutionary Army through a crucial winter at Valley Forge, and for some years was the first capitol of the United States. These events opened the way for the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness. Our countries destiny as a land of freedom was formed by the critical Civil War battle ofGettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburgaddress afterwards.
The Susquehanna River flows through the mission. On its banks near Harmony,Pennsylvania, the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the Aaronic Priesthood from John the Baptist and were then baptized. Later, only a few miles away Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to the earth. The book of Mormon was largely translated in Pennsylvania. This is the state where Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Bruce R. McConkie, Alvin R. Dyer, and other great missionaries brought many souls into the Church. (Excerpts from welcome letter from President Donald E. Pugh, Mission President)
As you can see, this is an exciting mission with rich history. Taylor is excited to share his experiences with you!
The Susquehanna River flows through the mission. On its banks near Harmony,Pennsylvania, the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the Aaronic Priesthood from John the Baptist and were then baptized. Later, only a few miles away Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to the earth. The book of Mormon was largely translated in Pennsylvania. This is the state where Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Bruce R. McConkie, Alvin R. Dyer, and other great missionaries brought many souls into the Church. (Excerpts from welcome letter from President Donald E. Pugh, Mission President)
As you can see, this is an exciting mission with rich history. Taylor is excited to share his experiences with you!
2 comments:
Wow! We can't believe it's been two years already! That sounds like it will be a great trip. We'll let Lexi know about the homecomings. She's at BYU and would enjoy seeing Taylor and catching up.
I'm sorry I missed Taylor's homecoming, I went home to Spokane for Thanksgiving break. But I would love to see all of you again and catch up :)
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