The Noble Nineteen

 "...they were also among the noble nd great ones who were chosen in the beginning..." 

D&C 138:55

This was another HISTORIC and AMAZING day in the JTNM as 19 missionaries arrived from Japan, New Zealang, England, Brazil, Peru and the U.S.! The excitement was unbelievable and we are so grateful that the Lord has called so many valiant servants to this part of His vineyard.

They are the "Noble Nineteen!"

 

Facebook Post by President Cook - Arrival

These 19 missionaries arrived on 7 different flights! Thankfully all but one piece of their luggage arrived with them! Here's how arrival and orientation day look!!

Anxious leaders and missionaries watch the arrival board with welcome signs and cameras in hand!

A lot of hugs, happy tears, and laughter!!

Sister Nelson and Sister Staples have cold drinks and snacks ready for them after their long, long flights!

Elder Nelson and Elder Staples manage their luggage and help them exchange money!

This transfer required a chartered bus!

Dinner and getting to know you at the Annex and then off for a good night's sleep at a hotel.

Breakfast, pictures, orientation/training, lunch, new companion and area reveal, and more training. Then off they go to change the world!

Parker Chorou will serve in Narita with Bingham Chorou!

A special thank you to Elder & Sister Nelson and Elder & Sister Staples who take care of every single detail for all the above to happen. They set up, take down, cook, clean, serve food, move luggage several times, drive in Tokyo, assemble amazing books and schedules for training, train on finances, insurance, bikes, run the office, take care of the money, and so much more.  Nothing is convenient in Tokyo but they do it all with cheerfulness and love.

Another special thank you to our amazing Assistants who carry out and make everything happen that is on President's mind! They are wonderful examples, love every missionary, help create the mission culture, train, travel the mission, problem solve and so much more. 

We had great help from our STL's for this transfer who spent 2 1/2 full days with us welcoming the new missionaries, managing the hotel, riding trains here and there, training, cleaning, but mostly laughing and loving!

We love big in the JTNM!!

#lifelongdisciples

#amazingmissionaries

Safe Arrival

 Dear Brother & Sister Parker,     

We wanted to let you know that your son Elder Parker arrived safely in Japan.  He was tired but doing well! He was greeted by President and Sister Cook,  Assistants and Office Couples.

 He had dinner at the Temple Annex that evening. Saturday he had a day of training, met his companion, and they are off to his first area.

Thank you for raising such a wonderful young man who is eager to serve the Lord in the mission field.

Attached are a few pictures of your son. 

If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to email the mission office. 

Sincerely,

Sister Nelson

Secretary, Japan Tokyo North Mission

Facebook Post by President Cook

These missionaries all arrived safely today! Stay tuned for a lot more pics!!

Arrived in Japan! Text from Sister Staples to Kelly Dickens

"He is looking good and seems to be doing well. I will take good care of him. He is in good hands."

Sister Staples

Text from President and Sister Camp

Heat Rises

 Good evening all! I am alive and better then ever! I really wish I could write a meaningful email but just cannot make it a priority right now. I'll do better next week but I had to send something in order to keep the 0 emails missed streak!

I am getting transferred... you'll have to guess where! I've hit 4 of the states maybe the 5th in the mission?

I'll always remember this transfer, and wouldn't have changed it for the world.... it just came and went so fast.... I'll miss these people until we reunite one day down the road.

Love - Elder Parker