Elder Russell M. Nelson Visits Our Mission

On August 13^th, we had the rare opportunity to have Elder Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, come and speak to our missionaries. We have been looking forward to this day for weeks!

I will never forget walking into the chapel, and having our entire mission together! Elder Nelsen wanted to shake hands with each one of our missionaries, before we started the conference. He and his wife stood right in front of the pulpit. We were on the stand, so we could see the faces of our missionaries as they shook hands with Elder Nelson. I wish I could have recorded it! President Brubaker conducted the meeting. He was cute as he said to the missionaries that he didn’t have to worry about his phone ringing, because they were all accounted for, and were all in one place. I felt so much gratitude for these missionaries. It was such a precious experience for me. Sister Bennett had worked on a musical number with the elders and sisters in Holland. They sang Sisters in Zion and Armies of Helaman. It was so appropriate, and beautiful! Then I had the privilege of speaking to our missionaries. I am getting used to finding out just a few minutes before, and then having to speak.

Elder Nelson was so personal with our missionaries. He talked to them about “What Desirest thou?” He spoke about the most important hours of the day are from 6:30- 10:30 am. This is the time to really let the Lord see what the desires of our hearts are. He taught many profound lessons to our missionaries. We all took pages of notes. I am so grateful that our missionaries and we had this special experience.