Latter-day Saints

Serving in the Flushing First Branch was a highlight of our missionary service.  On Sundays we met with these dear Primary children and their patient, faithful teachers to provide music and singing time.

Challenging?  YES!  But what a blessing it was to share Gospel principles and faith with these unforgettable children!

Most of these children come from difficult home situations, but know how to SHINE because of what they learn at Primary.  They know they are children of a Heavenly Father who loves them.

We found such joy in sharing our love of the Church hymns with these dear sisters who were eager to learn all they could about music.  They are now ready to conduct congregational singing!

We felt so blessed to associate with many faithful local temple workers:  older, younger; married, single.  Most traveled long distances and at great expense to serve in the House of the Lord.  They counted their sacrifices a joy.

 

A great blessing of our mission was our association with so many other senior missionaries.  All serve here in New York City in various capacities, at their own expense, offering all that they can in terms of experience, skills, energy and faith to the work of building the Lord's kingdom in this special city. 

These are some of the extraordinary senior missionaries on our shift with whom we were privileged to work seven hours a day, five days a week for fifteen months in the Manhattan Temple.  We came to appreciate their absolute faithfulness, goodness, good-humor, patience, energy, and kindness in all that we shared in our temple service.
They have changed our lives for good!