Concilio, a picture of a picture, and President Deere's favorite thing

Let's just get right into it this week:

Elders Estrada and Dangerfield in Sevilla.

Elders Jones and Barahona in Huercal Overa.

Hnas Gibson and Martin in Murcia.

Hnas Vasquez and Moreno, and I'm pretty sure I've published this picture more than once before! But it's ok--it's 3 beautiful sisters at a baptism.  Nothing better!

Hnas Gibson and Martin in Murcia 1

Elders Rodriguez and Mockler in Alcazar de San Juan

Hnas. Torres and Leon in Almeria

Hnas Roderick and Ross with a great baptism the day before she left for home (may she rest in peace).

Elders Triana and Geest in Malaga.

In other news, we had Concilio at the Mission Home this week.

While others were eating, Elder Estrada sang his heart out to the translation set. 

Here are our 14 Zone Leaders, office Elders and President Deere

They really love their brothers in the Mission.  Especially Elders Nally and Manning...

Here was the highlight of our Zone Conference from 2 weeks ago:  Isaak from the Murcia 1 Ward came and spoke to the missionaries at the Murcia Conference.  He inspired us all with his story.  Pictured here with President and Hermana Deere and "his" missionaries, Elders Card and Jordan.

More from the Malaga Zone Conference:  Sisters Torres, Sypherd, Leon and Torres.

Murcia Zone Conference Hermanas and Elders.   Sisters, you're so good at taking pictures--please remind Hermana Deere to get a group shot!!

Our Murcia Hermanas:  Hna Gibson, Martin, Vasquez, Moreno and Woodward.

 A fun p-day with the Malaga missionaries at the top of the castle overlooking the Mediterranean.

Remember this picture from the blog a month or two ago?  Well it was in the newspaper, accompanied by a very favorable article.  Way to go Elders Alejandre (now Jones) and Bailey!

WAIT!  Did you see the caption?  If not, look again!  

 Hmmmm...

A picture of a picture, taken by Elder Estrada at a member's home in Alcala.  This photo of Elder Barney, the member and Elder Hunt, was displayed in his home. He was baptized one year ago by Elder Hunt, and has received the Melchizedek Priesthood.  He obviously still loves his missionaries! 

Finally, our shipment arrived at the Mission Home this week after almost 3 months of waiting. 

Maybe this explains why it took so long?  We don't know.

President Deere loves the Gospel, and his family, and all the missionaries in this great mission.  But at the top of the list of things (not people) he loves is...

his mountain bike.  Just wait.  You'll see it carefully stowed in his office.  Nope, I'm not kidding. 

Keep up the great work Elders and Sisters, and we are looking forward to seeing the District Leaders here  Tuesday! 

Love, Hermana Deere

Baptisms, Zone Conference and what we eat

We had a great week this week with lots of baptisms and Zone Conferences in Sevilla, Malaga and Murcia.  We begin this week as usual--with baptisms!

 Elders Tudela and Peterson in Chiclana

 Elders Gomes and Blanch in Caceres

 Elders Gomes and Blanch again...

 Elders Hooper and Woodford in Cordoba

 Elders Jordan and Card in Elche 1

 Elders Thornley and Keller in Sevilla

 Hermanas Meldrum and Lovell in Dos Hermanas, along with Elder Peters

 Elders Shaver and Hatch in Granada

 Elders Triana and Thomas in Malaga

Elders Jones and Peterson in San Fernando

Elders Jones and Barahona in Huercal Overa

Now for things we eat here:

Lunch at the Malaga Zone Conference (yes, that's spinach!)

and a tasty treat from the piso of Elders Tudela and Peterson...

Finally, obedient Elders in their own words:

"We can´t be alone with women so we waited a few minutes in the hall on chairs until the hermano came home so we could teach them :)  God blesses the Righteous"  --Elder Brown


Way to go Elders and Hermanas.  Have a great week and we love you!  Love, Hermana Deere



Comings, Goings, Baptisms and Birthdays

Here we go again--first with Baptisms:  We had 10 last week, which puts us at 41 for August!  Wow!   Here are some of them:

Elders Brown and Kirkham in Molina baptized 2 people last weekend

Elders Dangerfield and Estrada with a new sister in Sevilla 1,

And again with another recent baptism!

Hermanas Gibson and Martin baptized a man in Murcia with the help of Elder Kirkham.

Elders Gomez and Mardones with a new convert in Elche 2. 

Hermanas Letendre and Meldrum in Dos Hermanas with their convert of last week (Dad) pictured right before baptizing his son.

Hermanas Woodward and Castrillo with a woman in Alicante.

Elders Jones and Norton in Huercal Overa with a new sister.

Meet Hermana Lovell from Bountiful, Utah.  Welcome to the best mission in the world Hermana Lovell!

She is now working in  ...  where else?  Dos Hermanas with Hermana Meldrum!

 Now for the goodbyes--here's our farewell dinner with Hermanas Ross and Perera, and Elders Pedersen and Alejandre.  4 Great missionaries.  Will we miss them? 

Claro!

We end this week with big birthday wishes for two of our Senior Elders:  Elder Spainhower (not pictured)  and Elder Stevens (above).  Happy 74th Elder Stevens, and Happy 50th Elder Spainhower!

Keep up the great work Elderes y Hermanas, and we'll see you all next week at Zone Conferences!
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