December
10, 2013
Shawn Derek & Shannon Johnson
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
Dear
Brother and Sister Johnson;
It
was a very special experience to personally greet your son, Elder Zachary Derek
Johnson at the airport upon his arrival in Tucson. We were impressed by his great spirit and desire to
serve. We are grateful to have him
serving here with us.
From
the airport we took him and the other missionaries to the Mormon Battalion
Monument in downtown Tucson, where we talked about commitment, and leaving
behind all the cares of the world to focus on the work of the Lord. After a brief stop at the mission
office to have lunch and meet the office staff, the Elders and Sisters received
instruction and training from the Assistants to the President, Sister Killpack
and myself. I had the pleasure of
interviewing your son and getting to know him personally and to feel his
wonderful missionary spirit. Later
that evening we dined together, took photographs and took the opportunity to
discuss our purpose as missionaries.
Elder
Johnson has been assigned to the Tucson East Zone, located in Tucson, Arizona
with Elder Netane as his companion.
If, in case of emergency, you need to contact your son, please call the
mission office at 520-577-7076.
As
you write to your son, please encourage him to continue to serve faithfully,
being completely obedient throughout his mission. We know that he, and the Tucson Mission, will be in your
prayers. We also know that the coming
months will bring many blessings into your lives by your son’s faithful service
and the sacrifice you are making for him to serve the Lord and his fellow
men. Thank you very much for
having prepared your son to withstand the rigors of missionary life and now to
be serving with us here.
May
the Lord bless you. We send our
love and appreciation.
President
Roger E. Killpack Sister
Bobbie P. Killpack
Arizona
Tucson Mission
Enclosed is a photograph of your
missionary with us.
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