Entering the MTC

On Tuesday, August 19, 2015 we entered the MTC. (Normally we would have entered on Monday, but unforeseen circumstances made it impossible, so we went in on Tues.)  We took these pictures of all the Senior Couples who entered this week.  The first week begins with training in Preach My Gospel - which trains us on teaching and giving lessons to help people learn about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We are 2nd from the right edge.  But our entire district was in a different picture!

Those in our district are the Calderwoods - fourth from the left. They are from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and will be serving in Auckland, New Zealand.  The Vincents - fourth from the right from Alpine, UT who will be serving in Portland, Oregon. And the Keyes - 3rd from the right - from Victoria, BC, Canada, who will be serving at BYU-Hawaii.

The rest of the missionaries. They told us this was a small week...only 60 people. It always fluctuates, but mostly there are from 80-100 each week.
Of course we HAD to take the traditional picture in front of the world map of where we are headed:

We were reminded again of the incredible spirit that accompanies this place. Where you are surrounded by 2500 people, all of whom are called & set apart as missionaries, with one purpose in mind.... serving the Lord by inviting all to Come Unto Christ!  It's going to be a great week!!!