We want to let you know your son arrived Tuesday safe and sound and smiling. We picked him and 17 other missionaries up at the airport, came to the mission home for lunch and an orientation, then to a chapel where they met their trainers. Elder Ammon Brimhall will be working with the amazing Elder Orellana (from Santa Cruz, Bolivia) in the city of Lebu.
This mission extends from Talcahuano in the north to Loncoche in the south, about 5 hours by car. There are 180 missionaries, a 50/50 mix of Latinos and Northamericans, plus a few from Europe and other areas of the world. Missionaries teach an average of 30 lessons a week and each companionship visits 10 inactive families each week, so they stay busy. The food and water are safe and the countryside magnificent.
We want to put your mind at ease. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly at this email swensonjneil@aol.com
There has never been a better time or place to serve a mission than right here, right now. Following the earthquake and the announcement of a temple here, the people and the land have been prepared for the Gospel message brought to their door by your handsome son. It’s a privilege to serve with him in this wonderful work of the Lord. Thanks for your support and prayers.
Sincerely,
President & Hermana Swenson
Elder Brimhall with President & Hermana Swenson
Los hermanos y hermanas serving with Elder Brimhall
