Utah Provo Mission

Utah Provo Mission
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Alma 29:9,10
I know that which the Lord hath cammanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy.

And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Mother's Day

It was wonderful to hear from Landon yesterday. Can I just say that I love this tradition and I cannot wait for Christmas. I cannot believe that I just said that but there is new motivation.

Elder Gandolph and Elder Winters serve within 2 Stakes and 20 wards. They go to 3-4 Sacrament meetings each Sunday. They are teaching several 9-15 year old children and youth. There is a baptism scheduled for this Friday and a couple more the next Saturday. He is looking forward to a man named Chris being baptized on Memorial Day. Chris reminds Landon of Alan. His wife and children were already baptized and now Chris will be as well. They are on their way to becoming a forever family.

It was wonderful to hear that there are ward mission leaders that are taking great care of the missionaries. A real treat for Landon is homemade chocolate fudge and carmel for ice cream at one of their homes. As the mom I am thankful to those that care for my son.

One interesting point is that the next transfer will determine the mission that each elder will serve in. If you are transfered to the south of the state you will be in the Utah, Saint George mission. If you stay north you will be in the Utah Provo mission. The division will take place officially July 1.

The phone call was a treat full of tender moments, laughter, stories and joy. It was sweet to hear how happy he is and how thankful he is to be in the mission field. One of lifes sweetest moments comes when the ones you love embrace the gospel and feel the peace of living with the Spirit. Landon is truly feeling, following and sharing. The best is yet to come.
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Utah Provo Mission Map

Utah Provo Mission Map
From Wyomings boarder to the four corners and into Colorado and Arizona there is work to do.

A little history of the UTAH, PROVO MISSION

In the late 1970's there was only one mission in Utah. As the work grew the mission was divided into areas to cover the North and South of the state. On January 1, 1989 the Utah, Provo mission was formed from a division of the Salt Lake City North and South missions. President Magnusson was called to open the mission. Today President Neil Pitts serves as President.


The area the mission currently covers was for the most part in the former Utah, Salt Lake City South Mission. During the time President Humphreys lead the mission, it was expanded to include Blanding, Monticello and Montezuma Creek. At this point the mission area took in all of Utah south of the Uintah Mountians.


With the creation of the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission the northern area of the mission was altered slightly. In addition Panaca and Mesquite Nevada were moved to the Nevada, Las Vegas Mission.


On July 1, 2010 the Utah Provo Mission was divided again. In this split the Utah, St George Mission was created. There are a large number on non-members that live in the St. George area and more are moving in. As you can see from the map below the Utah, Provo Mission will cover a realtively small area but there will still be much work to do.

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