The day has been very eventful with several baptisms taking place and a great turnout for these ordinances! We are blessed to be in an area where there are very faithful and amazing members of the church.
All of the missionaries are accounted for and safe. We are in constant contact with our missionaries throughout the day and are providing guidance to them on a continuous basis. There is no damage to any apartments or dwellings where the missionaries are living. Here is what we are assessing as the storm continues:
1) List of apartments susceptible to flooding (those on the first floor). And a plan of where each missionary will go to be safe and away from any flooding. Currently, no flooding has occurred to any of our apartments.
2) List of apartments without power. We had a few without power this morning, but currently, all apartments have power.
3) List of companionships low on water/food. There were a few low on food, but they have either restock today or made provisions with other missionaries.
4) The local leaders have been contacting us to see how they could help our missionaries. You can't imagine how grateful we are to these stake presidents and bishops and other leaders who love our missionaries and care for them like their own. They are amazing!!!
5) One of the five stakes in our mission has cancelled meetings for tomorrow. We will see if any other stakes cancel meetings. The local leaders are concerned about everyone's safety.
You would be amazed at your missionaries and the great leaders they are. I am in awe as I watch these missionaries take care of their missionaries under their stewardship. They are concerned about each and everyone of your sons and daughters as are we.
Pray for sunshine!
All of the missionaries are accounted for and safe. We are in constant contact with our missionaries throughout the day and are providing guidance to them on a continuous basis. There is no damage to any apartments or dwellings where the missionaries are living. Here is what we are assessing as the storm continues:
1) List of apartments susceptible to flooding (those on the first floor). And a plan of where each missionary will go to be safe and away from any flooding. Currently, no flooding has occurred to any of our apartments.
2) List of apartments without power. We had a few without power this morning, but currently, all apartments have power.
3) List of companionships low on water/food. There were a few low on food, but they have either restock today or made provisions with other missionaries.
4) The local leaders have been contacting us to see how they could help our missionaries. You can't imagine how grateful we are to these stake presidents and bishops and other leaders who love our missionaries and care for them like their own. They are amazing!!!
5) One of the five stakes in our mission has cancelled meetings for tomorrow. We will see if any other stakes cancel meetings. The local leaders are concerned about everyone's safety.
You would be amazed at your missionaries and the great leaders they are. I am in awe as I watch these missionaries take care of their missionaries under their stewardship. They are concerned about each and everyone of your sons and daughters as are we.
Pray for sunshine!