Week Six Zone Conference in the Mix



This last week was a really over the top and busy week for Elder Sanderson. As he continued to serve cleaning the church, attending a museum meeting, and helping with the construction of a sitting area...he also spent the night up in New Albany as he attended District Conference and Zone Conference. 

District Conference was held at Sister and Brother Daetwyler's home in Louisville. Here they learned together, did a service activity, and celebrated the birthdays of two service missionaries. Elder Sanderson enjoyed the chance to socialize and see (in person) the other service missionaries. 



 That night Elder Sanderson and his amazing companion (aka Matt) spent the night at a hotel and per his special request...it had a swimming pool. 



The next morning Elder Sanderson enjoyed breakfast before heading over to Zone Conference. This meeting is combined with the proselytizing missionaries. 



One thing that made this especially fun was that Elder Sanderson got to see several missionaries who had served in our ward; that had since been transferred elsewhere. These wonderful Elders came running over to great Liam and welcome him to the mission field. 


Elder Sanderson also got to personally meet his mission president (service missionaries now serve under the same mission president as proselytizing missionaries). 


By the end of the day, Elder Sanderson was pretty worn out...but not too worn out to stop by McDonald's on the way home. 


















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  1. Cyndie MagaFebruary 21, 2024 at 8:08 AM

    Wow Elder Sanderson was so busy. Liam I bet you had so much fun! I’m also sure you were exhausted after all that excitement and work!
    I actually recognized some of those missionaries who are in the picture with you from when I was there! How cool that they were so happy to see you on your mission too Elder Sanderson ❤️😎
    You look very happy my sweet grandson. 😘 I love you so much!
    I am so very proud of you 👍
    ❤️ love,
    Maga

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