Salt Lake Temple Square Mission

February 9, 2014

We were disappointed this week when Abraham called and told us he didn’t want to be baptized.  However, we were concerned when he went back to New York and met with the senior missionaries there.  He seemed to have an agenda in what he wanted to do after joining the Church.  It appeared he desired to add his Jewish teachings to the Gospel doctrine and of course consult with the prophet.  In essence, combine two religions.  This was an amazing experience for us to meet him because we learned so much about the Jewish faith.  Another Jewish man made contact with Taggart this week and had a multitude of questions.  He doesn’t really desire to explore the Mormon faith but wants to keep in contact with Taggart and explore various doctrinal questions.

Sister Joanne Vohres

As was mentioned a few weeks back, we wanted to meet Joanne Vohres a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.  We had an opportunity to do that this week.  What a delightful woman she was and her countenance so angelic, just like the person we see on TV.  Because she is retiring in April, it was especially moving to visit with her.

Elder and Sister Frost with Joanne in the basement of the Tabernacle

 

Farewell to President Seppi

 One of the members of our mission presidency, President Paul Seppi, left the mission.  What a wonderful humble caring man he is.  He will be greatly missed.  He was recognized in a special farewell meeting with the sisters.  It was a surprise to him and again many tears were shed.  He and his wife will be heading to Thailand for a two year mission.  A new member of the presidency is being called and we will meet him probably next week.

We saw Cesar again this week along with his eleven year old cousin.  She has experienced some bullying and Cesar felt the Gospel would help her.  What a delightful young lady she is so bright and beautiful.  The sisters taught her about the restoration and we came and reinforced what was taught.  She is so young but has a desire to be loved and fellowshipped.

We have the privilege of going to so many wonderful activities on Temple Square and one of those events was the BYU Ballroom Dancers.  These talented young people put on such a great show.  Next week on Valentine’s Day we will see the Young Ambassadors.  It has been awhile since we saw them.  Our last experience was in Denmark many years ago.