SET APART

At 9:30 pm, Christopher was set apart as a full-time missionary by President Shaw of the Orem Northridge Stake. He received a wonderful blessing and words of counsel and encouragement from President Shaw and Bishop Claybaugh. Dad Bruce also helped with the setting apart.

Bishop Claybaugh, Elder Knorr, President Shaw

One Last Family Fling

We had some weekend fun up in Salt Lake,

including attending the temple,

and eating at The Roof Restaurant overlooking Temple Square.

Christopher's Missionary Farewell

Here are a few pictures from the pre-church gathering at our home.

Lots of family members and friends came to wish Christopher well,

and then walked across the street

to listen to his talk in Sacrament Meeting.

Listen to Christopher's Farewell Talk

Included are:

Short organ prelude

Welcome

CB's talk on the Plan of Salvation

Short "goodbye" hymn from the ward choir

Parting counsel from Bishop Jonn D. Claybaugh

Total time 14:41

Family Photo taken March 2009

It will be awhile before we can do this again.

Christopher, Megan, Bruce, Ethan, Karen, Emily