We had a wonderful time at Nick's mission orientation at the Packard's home on October 22nd. This mission focuses not only on the service that the missionaries can do for others, but also on the growth that the missionaries can have themselves through learning life skills. Love these missionaries and leaders!
On October 30, Nick started serving at Save the Family. They were so good to him. During his time there he did some amazing things. He got to participate in food and gift drives for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He was responsible for sorting through Christmas "Wish Lists" and finding what the organization could provide for the clients with the money given from their sponsors. He contacted local dentists to ask about low cost dental care for the clients. And he also contacted charter schools to ask about buses for the children to go to school. Nick was also able to go to their Christmas party at Golfland. They gave gifts to each of their volunteers, and Nick received a $50 American Express Gift Card. One of the volunteer coordinators also gave him a lottery ticket for Christmas! We all had a good laugh about that! He ended up giving the lottery ticket to another volunteer.
Another exciting thing that happened for Nick was signing our family Missionary door. We started the tradition in July after Priscilla left for her mission. Every missionary that comes to our home gets to sign our door. Priscilla didn't get to because she didn't serve here, but Nick was definitely serving!
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