Phone Call
Area: MTC
Companion: Elder Riding
We got a phone call this morning from Jaren. He found out that his visa is still not approved. He and three other Elders in his district are now headed to California Riverside Mission. He will flying out on February 28.
Letter he received:
Dear Elder Bryner:
By now you are aware that your visa to Australia has not yet been approved. While this is undoubtedly a disappointment, please know that we are doing everything possible to secure your visa. We will notify you immediately when it is received. We ask that you and your family members not do anything, such as call or e-mail the consulate, to try to secure your visa more quickly. Such actions may actually slow down the visa process already in place.
While you are waiting, your mission experience in the United States will prove to be a great blessing in your preparation to serve in Australia. We encourage you to work hard, remain focused, and be involved in all aspects of missionary work. As you serve the people in the California Riverside Mission, your testimony and ability to teach will increase, you will set the pattern of study and hard work for the rest of your mission, and you will come to love the people.
Both your initial mission assignment and your current mission assignment were made by a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. If your visa is not granted by the time you are halfway through your mission your current mission assignment will generally become permanent.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your family as you dedicate yourself to preaching the gospel to those who are seeking and ready to accept your invitation to come unto Christ.
Sincerely,
Brent H. Nielson
Executive Director
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