We launched our next adventure! Sunday night, November 7, 2021, President Horsley, our stake president, came to our home and set us apart as full-time missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Shelley, he laid his hands on her head, set her apart from the world as a missionary, then gave her a beautiful blessing for spiritual strength, ability to follow the promptings from God through the Holy Ghost, physical health and strength, and sent her forth to pursue the mission God has for her in New Mexico. Then he did the same for John, sending him forth to work with the "native people" of our mission, perhaps a reference to the thousands of Native Americans who live in New Mexico. He stated that John's faith is like unto Nephi of old, a reference to the first prophet-historian of the Book of Mormon.
After the setting apart we each donned our missionary badges.
Elder John and Sister Shelley Pack, now official!
President Scott Horsley with Elder and Sister Pack just after the setting apart.
We had the great honor of having our family present via Zoom and Julie present in-person. We appreciate sooooo much the support and love of our children and grandchildren. We thank God everyday for all of our family, they are each such wonderful people. We had the distinct feelings, and so did President Horsley, that our parents were present in spirit at the setting apart. We are quite sure they will have a hand in assisting us with our missionary work from the other side of the veil.
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