Mission to Manhattan (Blog)

The Employment Services Conference in Salt Lake City ended at 12 noon today and our flight back East was at 6:00 pm, so we had time to meet MJ and…

There are about 100 Employment Services Managers at this conference in Salt Lake City. Brian and I had a dinner tonight in the huge lobby of the Church Office Building.…

Brian and I flew to Salt Lake City, UT from New York City for a week of training in Employment Services. And we got to meet Jake and Staci's new…

Brian and I went to the Mission Office to meet all of the senior missionaries who serve in the office. We are impressed with all they do to keep the…

One of our morning commutes. Sheila and I ride the number "1" train of the subway system across the street from our apartment building to a stop just one block…

Two very muscular guys did tricks on the bars in the subway today. Some people tip them, others enjoy the free show, and some are annoyed. Not sure which camp…

Sheila and I saw Michael Jackson in the subway. He seemed to attract a bigger audience than other performers. Probably bigger tips as well. His moonwalk was first rate. Not…

We will be replacing Sister Julie Taylor and Elder Bradley Taylor. They have worked so hard to build up Employment Services here and we will miss them so much. And…

Brian and I live very close to Sesame Street! And our favorite fruit/vegetable stand is on Sesame Street.

The Manhattan Temple/church building is closed for 3 years for remodeling, so the wards that used to meet there rent space from another church. Brian and I attended the Riverside…

Brian and I flew from Salt Lake City to New York City from the MTC to shadow Elder and Sister Taylor for one week. Then we will fly back to…

President Kevin Calderwood and Sydnee Calderwood invited Brian and me to lunch at Brick Oven Pizza today. (South of BYU Campus. One of our favorite places.) It was very yummy…

These are our friends, Elder and Sister Rentmeister, from Ogden, UT. They have 6 children and have fostered 14 children. Part of class this morning was doing a one hour…

Brian and I are kept very busy in the MTC...we like it a lot. Tonight is "Senior Missionary" temple night. The Provo temple is closed for reconstruction, so are going…

This morning Brian and I went to one of the new MTC training buildings with our district to see 12 huge murals. The mural of young Joseph was my favorite.…

Teachers-Brother Lee and Sister Patterson. Brother and Sister Davis, from Roy, UT going to the Asia Area Office as Legal Counsel/Temple Missionaries. Brother and Sister Rackliffe, from Southern California, going…

This mural was in the Washington DC Temple from 1974-2020. It was moved to the Provo MTC when the Washington DC Temple was remodeled. Brian and I were blessed to…

Jessica dropped us off at the MTC on Sunday, August 25. Brian and I went to the Sunday night devotional led by the MTC Mission Leaders, Kevin and Sydnee Calderwood.…

We hope you enjoy reading about our experiences and insights.