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Highlights from the Mission Reunion with the Hall's, April 1, 2005.

Does anyone remember President Hall's "April Fools" jokes from the mission? I remember a time in Lujan, shortly after Elder Alvarez broke his arm playing soccer, right before he was supposed to finish his mission. President told Elder Alvarez that there was a new rule from the missionary department: Injured missionaries couldn't be released to their homes until their injuries had completely healed. (April Fools!) Holding a reunion on April 1st begged for some April Foolin', that the Hall's readily provided and enjoyed.

Although our numbers are getting smaller, we love spending time at the Hall's, and look forward to the time together every 6 months. Sister Hall shared with us her usual Vitamina Misional. She told us about an attendee at their group at the Utah State Prison, where President serves as bishop. He had a red tie with many white sheep, and one lone black sheep. The attendee commented that he'd like to get a Magic Marker, and color all but one of the sheep black. We are the black sheep, and there was only one perfect lamb, Christ. Hermana Hall reminded us of Come thou Fount of Every Blessing from the mission. "Take my heart, oh take and seal it, seal it to they courts above." She spoke of how during their time of service and the special spirit we felt as missionaries, she wanted the Lord to seal up her heart, never to be "Prone to wander". Below are some of the handouts we received at the reunion.

President Hall started his message by sharing with us Alma 17:36-39. He shared with us about a recent trip to Mexico. At the Congressional building, where there is an inner courtyard, similar to the one at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires. In the courtyard, on the upper level are murals depicting the history of the establishment of the Mexican Republic. One of the murals depicts a woman, followed by many suitors, desiring the favor of this woman. The first suitor is carrying fruits of the harvest, the second jewels, the third cattle representing the wealth of land, and the fourth standing far in the rear, holding an arm, removed at the shoulder. Their guide explained that it was the fourth suitor who won her favor. According to Aztec culture, removing the arm of your attacker is a sign of invincibility. Presenting it to the king, leader or maiden was a sign of honor, and respect. President asked how often have we read this scripture and thought of the power of Ammon to defend the kings flocks, and removing the arms of the men. But these arms were taken to the king to show honor and respect to him, opening the way so that Ammon could preach the gospel.

We talked about the group at the Prison where President is currently serving. Despite ridicule and beatings that the group members endure to attend church, they come because they want to be there. Although many have lost everything, including their membership in the church, they have not lost their testimonies of the gospel. While there, they experience a change of heart. It has been a wonderful missionary experience for the Hall's. as they serve. Undoubtedly, we're looking forward to the next Mission Reunion in 6 months. Here are pictures from the latest Mission Reunion. Click on the picture below, and then right click on the image in the window that opens to save the image to your computer.


Vitaminas Misionales from Hermana Hall.
"Feed My Sheep"
"Feed my sheep,"
He says to you.

"Feed my sheep,"
He says to me.

If we love Him,
We love them.

And feed them
Faithfully.

With the feast
He left as legacy.

Life and love
Eternally.
-Marsha Newman.
The Good Shepherd by Nathan Greene, as used in Hermana Hall's Message at the April Mission Reunion.  (Linked from http://www.thecollectionshop.com)

You know you live in Utah when...
  • Green jello with carrots mixed in doesn't seem strange.
  • You can pronounce Tooele.
  • The U is not just a letter - Neither is the Y.
  • You have actually eaten funeral potatoes.
  • You've gotten both heat and frost burns off you car's door handle in the same month.
  • You are not surprised to hear words like "Darn, Fetch, Flip", "Oh, My Heck", and "Shoot."
  • Your tulips get snowed on three times after they come up and twice more after they bloom.
  • Hunting Season is a school holiday.
  • The largest liquor store owner is the state government.
  • You can go skiing and play golf on the same day.
  • 30% humidity is muggy and almost unbearable.
  • You know the difference between a "Steak House" and a "Stake House."
  • The elevation exceeds the population.
  • You've broken doen on the highway and somebody stops to help you.
  • Your family considers a trip to McDonald's a night out.
  • You feel guilty when you watch Monday Night Football.
  • Your kids believe the deer hunt is a national holiday.
  • You drink Coke from a brown paper bag.
  • You consider a temple recommend a credit reference.
  • At least two of your salad bowls are at the homes of neighbors.
  • You believe that you must be 18 or older to order coffee at a restaurant.
  • You wonder why fire truck drivers honk when you drive 35 mph in the left lane on the freeway.
  • There is a similarity between a ward basketball game and the L.A. riots.
  • You think Jack Daniels is a country western singer.
  • You negotiate prices at a garage sale.
  • You can make Jell-O salad without the recipe.
  • You've heard about BYU football in a testimony meeting.
  • You have two gallons of ice cream in your freezer at all times.
  • A member of your family wrote in Lavell Edwards for president in the last election.
  • Cars in the slow lane are traveling fasest; cars in the fast lane are traveling the slowest; cars in the middle lanes are always trying to exit.
  • Sandals are the best-selling shoes.
  • Hotel rooms all have the Book of Mormon.
  • You buy your wardrobe at the local grocery superstore.
  • You learn about the Mormon Church by taking history in elementary school.
  • You live in a state where Democrats always come in third place, unless a zoo animal is running. Then they come in fourth.
  • You're on your own if you are turning left.
  • Schools stay open, even if two feet of snow falls overnight, but close for the opening of hunting season.
  • People wear shorts and T-shirts if the temperature rises above 32 degrees.
  • There is a church on every corner, but they all teach the same thing.
  • The most popular public transportation system is a ski lift.
  • People drive to Idaho (or Arizona) to pick up a gallon of milk so they can play the lottery.
  • In-state college football rivalries are bigger than the Super Bowl.
  • Te cost of living rises while your salary drops.
  • Every driveway has a minivan and a pickup truck.
  • When you buy a new vehicle, cigarette lighters are optional equipment but gun and ski racks are standard.
  • Your paycheck has an additional 10 percent deduction.
  • More movies are filmed in your town than Hollywood.
  • You've never had a Mormon missionary knock on your door.
  • Your neighbors complain about where they live, yet refuse to return to the state they moved from.
  • You make a toast with red punch at a wedding reception.
  • You have more raw wheat stored than some Third World contries.
  • Your idea of a good time is playing Pictionary in the cultural hall.
  • Your idea of a wild party is a six pack of Pepsi and a PG-13 movie.
  • You and all your friends come to your mother for a haircut in her kitchen.
  • You measure Kool-Aid by parts per million.
  • You think "You're a 10 cow wife" is a compliment.
  • You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Utah.
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