Open When... You Are Frustrated With the Language

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his 

head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

My Dear Hermana HW,

I cannot begin to describe how much torture you can put yourself through by letting yourself get frustrated with the language. Trust me, it does not help, nor does it work. All you can do is practice, and pray. If you have the Holy Ghost with you, you can teach. You will get the language. It will take time, and a lot of work. But that is part of the mission. Every North American down there has had the same experience. Ask them what helped them learn. They oftentimes have some really good advice. But the most important thing is that you are not afraid to make mistakes. Don’t be afraid of saying the wrong thing. Most of the time the screw ups make great stories that you will be able to look back on and laugh at. While I was in the CCM (MTC) one of the sisters told the whole class she was “embarrasado” (which she thought meant embarrassed, but actually translated to pregnant). We had a great laugh about it.

You will have those moments where you feel like you have no clue what anyone is saying to you, and you won’t know how to respond. But don’t be hard on yourself as you are learning. Picking on yourself is not something that is inspired by the Lord. Satan will try to get you frustrated and down on yourself. Do not let him have the satisfaction. Stay positive. Be nice to people. They will see your kindness and your beautiful smile, and they will want to listen to you. Even in broken, mispronounced, and sometimes the absolute wrong Spanish. They will admire you for your effort in learning Spanish, and many will try to help you out. Embrace the language. Embrace the people. You’ve got this girl!

Te quiero mucho!

Con amor,

Heather

Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.

The greatest achievement that can be reached in

 our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

“You can depend on the Lord.”

–Henry B. Eyring

Doctrine and Covenants 33:10, 100:6, Moses 6:31-32

Open When... You are Sick or In Pain

When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.

Much of your pain is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self.

My Dear Hermana HW,

It is a very hard thing to be in pain or sick while on a mission. I understand that. For me, it was hard because I could not communicate my pain to anybody. It was not visible and many thought I was faking it. But when you walk around town crying because of the pain people should really be able to figure it out…. Anyway, I understand how you feel. I understand what it is like to want so badly to go out and work, but to also desire a day of rest. I understand the feeling of guilt when your companion has to stay at home with you because you are sick and they can’t go alone. I understand. But even better than me understanding, your brother, Jesus Christ, understands. He loves you. He loves you so much, He actually felt your pain.

I hope you feel better soon. But until then, do all you can to heal quickly. Get a priesthood blessing. Pray a lot. Sleep if you have to. Take medicine. Do whatever you have to do to get feeling better quickly. You are a strong person. You can pull through this temporary discomfort. Remember Job, who was covered in sores and boils. He never lost faith, and in the end he was blessed even more for his faithfulness through his trials; as you will be for your service.

Keep the faith! DyC 121:6-8

I love you!

Heather  

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place.

“The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.”

–Joseph B. Worthlin

“We should not complain about our own life’s not being a rose garden when we remember who wore the crown of thorns.”

–Neal A. Maxwell

Open When... You are struggling with a companion.

Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.

If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.

My Dear Hermana HW,

Companions are so hard! Having someone constantly around for six weeks or more requires a lot of patience. My first companion and I did not get along. She betrayed my trust by telling one of the elders a story I had told to our “investigator” and had asked her to not tell others. By the end of the CCM all we did was tolerate being around each other. Both of us would have been a lot better off if we had had a little more patience.

“Life is full of difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. There seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required.” (Thomas S. Monson, PMG 120)

Be patient and understanding with your companion. Have a companionship inventory. If that doesn’t work out, then you are going to have to exercise a lot of humility. One thing that I did with my companion that restored our relationship better than anything else happened after our nightly prayer. While we were still on our knees, I looked at my companion and asked her, “What can I do to be a better companion for you?” It took her by surprise and some of the things she said absolutely stung. But with the help of the Spirit, I exercised humility and listened to everything she had to say. And then I worked on them. As she saw me trying to make myself better, she began to ask me how she could improve. It worked really well for us, and it may work well with one of your companions.

I hope you can feel the love of your Heavenly Father, your family, your friends, and especially me, your sister. You are an amazing, wonderful, beautiful, intelligent person. I pray that your companions will all see that. I pray that your companions will be good friends of yours. None can be your best friend, because that is my job… But you can love them, and they can love you.

Smile and know that everyone you meet is your brother or sister!

I love you!

Heather

When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in them.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken

by hatching the egg, not by smashing it. 

“So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment.”

-Thomas S. Monson

“We are not perfect. The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger. In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances. Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way. Remember, heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven. And they forgive.”

-Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Where love is, there is no disputation. Where love is, there is no contention. Where love is, there God will be also. Each of us has the responsibility to keep His commandments.”

-Thomas S. Monson

Except in the case of His only perfect Begotten Son, imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to Him, but He deals with it. So should we. 

-Jeffrey R. Holland

Open when... (Letters to Missionary's. Day 1 at the MTC)

The following is a sample letter that you can send in your missionary's suitcase. Over the next few days I will post different letters that will help your missionary during some rough times. Create some cute envelopes and send your missionary off with some "Open When" letters for your missionary.

Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by Him, and nothing is impossible for you.

My Dear Hermana HW,

Today is your first day at the CCM (MTC in Spanish) in Peru! Can you believe you are on another continent preparing to serve the Lord for a year and a half!? It is crazy to think about, but this will be the most important year and a half of your life. This is the time that you will become the person you are meant to become. You will become a woman of Christ. This time at the CCM will only help you to begin to learn the habits that a woman of Christ has in her life. Today is only the beginning of this grand adventure you are on. Included in this letter, I have written down a few things that I learned while I was at the CCM that I wrote to share with you as you start your missionary education. I learned all of those things, some of it the hard way. I hope that my advice helps you.

Today you will get your first district and companion. Get to know them all! You will be with them all the time for the next six weeks! By the end of that time, you will be like a family to each other. Enjoy every moment at the CCM, it is like EFY on steroids, but without the dances and you can’t flirt…

Anyway, I pray that this experience is a good one. Learn to have the Spirit with you always and learn to listen to it. You will need the Spirit for every lesson you teach, and throughout the day. Have a good first day. I love you!

Love,

Your best friend and number one fan,

Heather

When we are no longer able to change a situation - we

 are challenged to change ourselves.

7   things you need to know while at the CCM:

1.     Having a companion is HARD. You never know what they are thinking. They follow you everywhere. Sometimes it is really annoying… But LOVE HER. Be open and honest with her. She can be your greatest support. When you aren’t getting along, have companionship inventory. 

2.  Your teachers are your best resources at the CCM. They have been where you are. They know what you are going through. They can help.

3.  The CCM President and his wife care about each and every one of the missionaries. If you need to, talk to them. They can be a great comfort and guides to you.

4.   If you ever want or need a priesthood blessing, ask your district leader or another elder in your district. They always appreciate the opportunity to use their priesthood keys.

5.  DyC 10:5 Pray Always!

6.  Ether 12:27 Be Humble!

7.   I love you!

“Anywhere you are in the world, with prayer, faith, determination, diligence, and some sacrifice, you can make a powerful contribution. Begin now. I promise you that the Lord will help you find a way. And it will make you feel wonderful.”

–Richard G. Scott

“Let the Church be your dear friend. Let it be your great companion. Serve wherever you are called to serve. Do what you are asked to do. Every position you hold will add to your capacity. I have served in many responsibilities in this great organization. Every service brought its own reward.”

–Gordon B. Hinckley

“Without help, you are like one who can’t or doesn’t wash or bathe or put on clean clothes. The path you need to follow is in the scriptures. Read them and your faith in Christ will grow. Listen to those who know the gospel.”

–Boyd K. Packer

“Our personal journey through life provides us with many special experiences that become building blocks of faith and testimony. No matter what the experience may be, each gives us a chance for personal growth, greater wisdom, and, in many cases, service to others with more empathy and love.”

–Ronald A. Rasband

Sis-Miss Clothing: Exclusive Online Coupon!

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Cards By Christine

Christine from Salt Lake City writes:   "Hey everybody! My family and I have been frustrated for years by the fact that there are almost NO cute missionary stationary cards.... So... I decided to make some! I am a Visual Arts Major at BYU and absolutely love art. You can use these pretty cards to write a congratulations to a friend or family member who receive their mission call, send a good luck letter to a missionary who is about to leave or send a cute hello to your missionary out there serving The Lord. You guys. I'm literally obsessed with these cards and have used them numerous times. I hope you enjoy them! Check out my other missionary cards! Thanks!"

You can find them at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CardsByChristine1

Especially for sisters-- prepping

Some of the best suggestions given while preparing to serve include:

1)   Wear your mission clothes for at least 1 month to check out the fit, especially shoes. Some missionaries get into the field and then find out how uncomfortable they are walking in cute shoes all day. Be more practical and be comfortable. Tired, achy feet slow down the work.

2)   Start taking vitamins and probiotics a month or two prior to leaving home. There is a lot of strange and wonderful food in this world and just because it is edible does not mean you will feel great afterwards.

3)   Sisters have personal hygiene needs monthly. Try to determine what kinds of supplies you will need during your mission and the availability in the area you will serve. Stateside, you will have a Walmart around every corner. Foreign areas may have low quality, if any supplies. Be prepared to take 18 months worth of supplies like my friend did for Japan. 

4)   First aid kit and medications. Get some instruction if you have never dealt with allergies, a cold, flu or stomach upset by yourself. Buy a thermometer at the dollar store and put it in. A few bandaids and ointments go a long way towards comforting blisters, foot fungus, bug bites and heat rash. Familiarize yourself with these and test them to make sure you don’t have allergy to any.

http://missionarymedicine.com/shop/

This website will help you be familiar with the kinds of region- and illness-specific medical information so that missionaries and their families can find all the health information necessary at the click of a button.

 

Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Don't believe everything you read on the internet. I saw a quote posted a while back on several blogs and on here a few times, BUT it is not a real quote from President Hinckley.

This is the false quote:

"Today many sisters are being called to serve. Many more are preparing to serve. Not because they aren't married or don't have anything else to do, but they have the desire to serve. One reason that the Lord wants more sisters to serve is because within the next generation He will send His priesthood army to the earth. He wants to send choice spirit children to mothers who have been prepared, properly trained, and taught in the gospel. What better schooling can a mother have than the experience and growth she gains through serving a mission?" -President Gordon B. Hinckley 

If you search LDS.org for the quote, there is no result. Even if you google search it, it can only be found on blogs. Never on a church website or news site. Also, it can be proven that President Hinckley believed that it was more of a priesthood responsibility and that sisters should not feel obligated to go.

"I wish to say that the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve are united in saying to our young sisters that they are not under obligation to go on missions. I hope I can say what I have to say in a way that will not be offensive to anyone. Young women should not feel that they have a duty comparable to that of young men. Some of them will very much wish to go. If so, they should counsel with their bishops as well as their parents. If the idea persists, the bishop will know what to do.

I say what has been said before, that missionary work is essentially a priesthood responsibility. As such, our young men must carry the major burden. This is their responsibility and their obligation.

We do not ask the young women to consider a mission as an essential part of their life’s program. Again to the sisters I say that you will be as highly respected, you will be considered as being as much in the line of duty, your efforts will be as acceptable to the Lord and to the Church whether you go on a mission or do not go on a mission.

I certainly do not wish to say or imply that your services are not wanted. I simply say that a mission is not necessary as a part of your lives (Gordon B. Hinckley, Words of the Prophet: Forget Yourselves and Go. New Era, Oct. 2002).

During a separate talk, President Hinckley also said this: 

"Now I wish to say something to bishops and stake presidents concerning missionary service. It is a sensitive matter. There seems to be growing in the Church an idea that all young women as well as all young men should go on missions. We need some young women. They perform a remarkable work. They can get in homes where the elders cannot.

I confess that I have two granddaughters on missions. They are bright and beautiful young women. They are working hard and accomplishing much good. Speaking with their bishops and their parents, they made their own decisions to go. They did not tell me until they turned their papers in. I had nothing to do with their decision to go.

Now, having made that confession, I wish to say that the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve are united in saying to our young sisters that they are not under obligation to go on missions. I hope I can say what I have to say in a way that will not be offensive to anyone. Young women should not feel that they have a duty comparable to that of young men. Some of them will very much wish to go. If so, they should counsel with their bishop as well as their parents. If the idea persists, the bishop will know what to do.

I say what has been said before, that missionary work is essentially a priesthood responsibility. As such, our young men must carry the major burden. This is their responsibility and their obligation.

We do not ask the young women to consider a mission as an essential part of their life’s program. Over a period of many years, we have held the age level higher for them in an effort to keep the number going relatively small. Again to the sisters I say that you will be as highly respected, you will be considered as being as much in the line of duty, your efforts will be as acceptable to the Lord and to the Church whether you go on a mission or do not go on a mission.

We constantly receive letters from young women asking why the age for sister missionaries is not the same as it is for elders. We simply give them the reasons. We know that they are disappointed. We know that many have set their hearts on missions. We know that many of them wish this experience before they marry and go forward with their adult lives. I certainly do not wish to say or imply that their services are not wanted. I simply say that a mission is not necessary as a part of their lives.

Now, that may appear to be something of a strange thing to say in priesthood meeting. I say it here because I do not know where else to say it. The bishops and stake presidents of the Church have now heard it. And they must be the ones who make the judgment in this matter.

That is enough on that subject (Gordon B. Hinckley, Some Thoughts on Temples, Retention of Converts and Missionary Service. General Conference, Oct. 1997).

I hope none of you are terribly upset that this is a false quote, and I hope that you have been reminded to seek the sources before spreading things around (or using them in your farewell talks)! 

New mission presidents by area for 2013

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/63256/New-mission-presidents-by-area-for-2013.html

The calling of new mission presidents in the Church for 2013 has been announced by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July. The new presidents and their predecessors are listed below.

Africa Southeast Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Angola Luanda	New Mission	Danny L. Merrill
Botswana Gaborone	New Mission	To Be Announced
DR Congo Kinshasa	Brent L Jameson	W. Bryce Cook
Kenya Nairobi	Steven H. Broadbent	To Be Announced
South Africa Durban	James C. Von Stetten	John A. Zackrison
Uganda Kampala	Eric C. Jackson	Robert F. Chatfield
Zambia Lusaka	Mikele R. Padovich	Leif J. Erickson

Africa West Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Ghana Accra West	New Mission	Norman C. Hill
Liberia Monrovia	New Mission	Roger L. Kirkham
Nigeria Benin City	New Mission	Akingbade A. Ojo
Nigeria Enugu	John K. Buah	Freebody A. Mensah
Nigeria Lagos	Edward K. B. Karkari	Richard K. Ahadjie
Sierra Leone Freetown	Richard P. Roggia	To Be Announced

Asia Area

Mission	Current President	New President
India Bangalore	Randy D. Funk	David M. Berrett
Indonesia Jakarta	George H. Groberg	Christopher L. Donald
Mongolia Ulaanbaatar	Jay D. Clark	Joseph P. Benson
Taiwan Taichung	Clark T. Bishop	Kurt L. Blickenstaff

Asia North Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Japan Nagoya	Scott O. Baird	Kazuhiko Yamashita
Japan Tokyo South	New Mission	Takashi Wada
Korea Daejeon	Mark C. Furniss	Yong-In S. Shin
Korea Seoul South	New Mission	Marshall R. Morrise

Brazil

Mission	Current President	New President
Brazil Curitiba	Derek L. Cordon	To Be Announced
Brazil Curitiba South	New Mission	Leonel R. Fernandes
Brazil Fortaleza East	New Mission	Carlos Fusco
Brazil Goiania	Ramon C. Prieto	David Kuceki
Brazil Joao Pessoa	Gordon J. Hall	Izaias P. Nogueira
Brazil Juiz de Fora	New Mission	Luciano Cascardi
Brazil Londrina	Eduardo L. M. Tavares	C. Alberto de Genaro
Brazil Natal	New Mission	Saulo Soares
Brazil Piracicaba	New Mission	Kennedy F. Canuto
Brazil Ribeirao Preto	Gilson R. Prieto	Mauro T. Brum
Brazil Santa Maria	Isaias D. Ribeiro	Adalton P. Parrela
Brazil Santos	New Mission	Celso B. Cabral
Brazil Sao Paulo West	New Mission	Jose Luiz Del Guerso

Caribbean

Mission	Current President	New President
Jamaica Kingston	T. Scott Hendricks	Kevin G. Brown
Puerto Rico San Juan	Jorge M. Alvarado	P. Knox Smartt III

Central America Area

Mission	Current President	New President
El Salvador San Salvador East	New Mission	David L. Glazier
El Salvador San Salvador West/Belize	Realigned Mission	Kai D. Hintze
Guatemala Coban	New Mission	John F. Curtiss
Guatemala Retalhuleu	Jose E. Maravilla	Johnny F. Ruiz
Honduras San Pedro Sula East	Ronald L. Veirs	Norman S. Klein
Honduras San Pedro Sula West	New Mission	To Be Announced
Nicaragua Managua North	Carlos F. Arredondo	Monsop Collado
Nicaragua Managua South	Javier F. Monestel	Bryan G. Russell
Panama Panama City	Craig L. Ward	Curtis Carmack

Europe Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Czech/Slovak	David R. Irwin	James W. McConkie III
England Leeds	Jerel D. Lindley	Graham Pilkington
Italy Milan	David R. Wolfgramm	Bruce L. Dibb
Italy Rome	Thomas E. Kelly	Michael Waddoups
Poland Warsaw	Stanford W. Nielson	Steven C Edgren

Europe East Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Armenia Yerevan	Reese A. Carter	J. Steven Carlson
Russia Moscow	Stephen J. Sorenson	Garry E. Borders
Russia Samara	Ralph J. Sartori	Michael L. Schwab
Russia Yekaterinburg	E. Kent Rust	Val J. Christensen
Ukraine L'viv	New Mission	Daniel E. Lattin

Idaho

Mission	Current President	New President
Idaho Boise	Kent H. Cannon	John Winder
Idaho Nampa	New Mission	Stuart B. Cannon
Idaho Twin Falls	New Mission	Glen R. Curtis

Mexico Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Mexico Aguascalientes	Karim Del Valle	Juan Villarreal
Mexico Cancun	New Mission	Dale B. Kirkham Jr.
Mexico Chihuahua	Gerardo Angulo	Ulises Chavez
Mexico Ciudad Juarez	New Mission	Rodolfo Derbez
Mexico Ciudad Obregon	New Mission	To Be Announced
Mexico Culiacan	Rolando Cantu	Jesus Velez
Mexico Merida	Netzahualcoyotl Salinas	Sergio A. Garcia
Mexico Mexico City Chalco	New Mission	Jerald D. Crickmore
Mexico Mexico City East	Robert H Hicken	Sergio M. Anaya
Mexico Mexico City Northwest	Tom R. Tervort	Brad H Hall
Mexico Mexico City West	Carlos Villarreal	George F. Whitehead
Mexico Monterrey East	Alan R. Walker	Larry C. Bird
Mexico Pachuca	New Mission	Andrew E. Egbert
Mexico Queretaro	New Mission	Javier L. Mejorada
Mexico Reynosa	New Mission	Abelardo Morales
Mexico Saltillo	New Mission	To Be Announced
Mexico Villahermosa	Nicolas Castaneda	Israel G. Morales

North America Central Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Canada Edmonton	Chris W. Campbell	Larry G. Manion
Colorado Denver South	Alan R. Maynes	J Blake Murdock
Colorado Fort Collins	New Mission	Kelly W. Brown
Illinois Chicago	Realigned Mission	Paul S. Woodbury
Illinois Chicago West	New Mission	Jerry D. Fenn
Iowa Des Moines	Dirk O. Jergensen	John R. Jensen
Kansas Wichita	New Mission	Michael L. Bell
Missouri St. Louis	Stephen D. Clark	Thomas W. Morgan
Wisconsin Milwaukee	Timothy M. Jones	Raymond A. Cutler

North America Northeast Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Canada Montreal	Nelson C. Cannon	Victor P. Patrick
Indiana Indianapolis	Kent H. Collins	Steven C. Cleveland
Michigan Detroit	Douglas D. Holmes	Nolan D. Gerber
New Hampshire Manchester	David L. Wilkey	Philip M. Stoker
New York Rochester	Jack R. Christianson	Arthur R. Francis
Ohio Cincinnati	New Mission	John P. Porter
Pennsylvania Philadelphia	William A. Schaefermeyer	To Be Announced
Virginia Chesapeake	New Mission	Alan J. Baker
Virginia Richmond	James C. Perry	E. Bradley Wilson
Washington DC North	James R. Matsumori	Peter S. Cooke

North America Northwest Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Oregon Salem	New Mission	Michael R. Samuelian
Washington Evertt	D. Keith Wilson	Mark Bonham
Washington Federal Way	New Mission	Robert I. Eaton
Washington Kennewick	Leonard D. Greer	Boyd S. Ware
Washington Seattle	Todd S Larkin	Yoon Hwan Choi
Washington Vancouver	New Mission	Derlin C Taylor

North America Southeast Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Alabama Birmingham	Richard N. Holzapfel	Richard D. Hanks
Florida Jacksonville	James W. Barry	Paul W. Craig
Florida Orlando	Garth V. Hall	Michael J. Berry
Florida Tallahassee	Dale H. Jensen	Bradley J. Smith
Florida Tampa	Bruce P. Summerhays	Mark D. Cusick
Georgia Macon	New Mission	To Be Announced

North America Southwest Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Arizona Gilbert	New Mission	K. Brett Nattress
Arizona Mesa	R. Spence Ellsworth	Kirk L. Jenkins
Arizona Scottsdale	New Mission	Karl R. Sweeney
Arizona Tempe	Dean L. Howes	James L. Toone
Nevada Las Vegas West	Jerry B. Black	Michael B. Ahlander
New Mexico Albuquerque	Wayne K. Miller	Steven J. Miller
Oklahoma Oklahoma City	Nolan S. Taylor	Stewart R. Walkenhorst
Texas Fort Worth	Joseph M. Sagers	Rodney A. Ames
Texas McAllen	Stephen J. Trayner	Fernando Maluenda
Texas San Antonio	Stephen E. Jones	James E. Slaughter

North America West Area

Mission	Current President	New President
California Bakersfield	New Mission	To Be Announced
California Carlsbad	Bruce M. Cook	Hal C. Kendrick
California Irvine	New Mission	Von D. Orgill
California Long Beach	Ted F. Bubert	Ryan M. Tew
California Los Angeles	Stephen R. Baker	David N Weidman
California Rancho Cucamonga	New Mission	Bruce E. Hobbs
California Redlands	Craig E. Godwin	Daniel J. Van Cott
Hawaii Honolulu	John C. Dalton	Stephen R. Warner

Pacific Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Australia Brisbane	Fritjof F. Langeland	Lon E. Henderson
Australia Melbourne	Dennis R. Lifferth	To Be Announced
Australia Sydney North	New Mission	Philip F. Howes
Australia Sydney South	Realigned Mission	Larry J. Lew
Marshall Islands Majuro	Thomas H. Shaw	Thomas L. Weir
New Zealand Hamilton	New Mission	Charles A. Rudd
Papua New Guinea Lae	New Mission	To Be Announced
Tonga Nuku'alofa	'Aisake K. Tukuafu	Leitoni M. Tupou

Philippines Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Philippines Baguio	Realigned Mission	Anthony John Balledos
Philippines Butuan	Mernard P. Donato	Pastor B. Torres
Philippines Cagayan de Oro	William A. Hernaez	Alberto C. Bulseco
Philippines Cauayan	Rodolfo A. Carlos	George R. Rahlf
Philippines Cavite	New Mission	Douglas C. Tye
Philippines Cebu East	New Mission	Richard L. Tanner
Philippines Iloilo	Ryan V. Pagaduan	Jaime R. Aquino
Philippines Legaspi	New Mission	Jovencio A. Guanzon
Philippines Naga	Ronald D. Bliesner	L. Barry Reeder
Philippines Quezon City	David W. DeLaMare	Carlos Revillo
Philippines Urdaneta	New Mission	William J. Monahan

South America Northwest Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Bolivia La Paz	Hector K. Quintanilla	Julian A. Palacio
Bolivia Santa Cruz	Fernando E. Calderon	Jason A. Willard
Bolivia Santa Cruz North	New Mission	To Be Announced
Colombia Barranquilla	Carlos A. Gaviria	Kent R. Searle
Ecuador Guayaquil South	Javier R. Montalti	Maxsimo C Torres
Ecuador Guayaquil West	New Mission	Jorge Dennis
Ecuador Quito North	New Mission	Brian A. Richardson
Peru Arequipa	Arturo Fernandez	Richard Zobrist
Peru Cusco	Wilson B. Calderon	Robert C. Harbertson
Peru Huancayo	New Mission	David Y. Henderson
Peru Iquitos	New Mission	Alejandro Gomez
Peru Lima North	Lawrence P. Blunck	John R. Erickson
Peru Lima West	J. Scott Dorius	Blake D. Archibald
Peru Trujillo	Terry D. Turk	D. Kurt Marler
Venezuela Valencia	Jorge G. Montoya	Guillermo I. Guardia

South America South Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Argentina Buenos Aires North	Richard M. Gulbrandsen	David S. Ayre
Argentina Buenos Aires South	Michael J Stapley	Larry L Thurgood
Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia	New Mission	Mark F. Rogers
Argentina Cordoba	Alfredo L. Salas	Ruben V. Alliaud
Argentina Posadas	New Mission	Lee R. LaPierre
Chile Antofagasta	Leland E. Bruce	Craig L. Dalton
Chile Concepcion	Neall W. Humphrey	Kent J. Arrington
Chile Rancagua	James D. MacArthur	Thomas R. Warne
Chile Santiago South	New Mission	David L. Cook
Chile Santiago West	Richard W. King	Jose A. Barreiros
Paraguay Asuncion North	Horacio D. Madariaga	Garn H. McMullin
Uruguay Montevideo West	Ronald W. Heaton	Thomas A. Smith

Utah Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Utah Salt Lake City East	New Mission	John C. Eberhardt

Utah Salt Lake City Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Utah Salt Lake City	Bruce R Winn	Stephen W. Hansen
Utah Salt Lake City South	Bruce E. Miller	Robert E. Chambers

Utah South Area

Mission	Current President	New President
Utah St. George	Keith G. Leonard	John R. Center