6-16-16 Taichung Zone Conference - Taichung East, West and South Zones

This last set of zone conferences were heart rendering to us both. Singing the opening hymn "Called to Serve" with our missionaries one last time brought tears to my eyes!

Trainers introduced our newest missionaries to the zone:

President followed with an inspiring discussion on "Becoming a Preach My Gospel Missionary" by Elder David A. Bednar. Afterwards, the missionaries received Heath, Safety, and Personal Grooming training by yours truly. Assistants and zone leaders conducted helpful training on the Role of the Book of Mormon in helping others come unto Christ:

Volunteers build an arch with the Book of Mormon as the keystone of our religion:

What happens when the keystone is knocked out? The arch crumbles, as does the restored gospel without the powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon!

Taichung West zone leaders follow up with a discussion with their zone members:

Taichung East zone leaders with their zone members:

Taichung South zone leaders with their zone members:

Lunch!

Whole wheat pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting!

Happy Birthday to missionaries celebrating in June, July and August!

Assistants, with the help of our talented Operations Manager,

presented a training video on Effective Planning!

Assistants train from PMG Chapter 8: Use Time Wisely: 

After which missionaries practice applying planning skills from PMG:

A beautiful rendition of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" was performed by members of the Taichung West zone and accompanied by mega talented pianist and violinist!

President instructs on worthiness, obedience and diligence:

Our departing missionaries shared their mission reflections:

After we shared our own departing reflections, we appropriately closed with the mission song:

What a blessing it was to meet with the Taichung zones!

 District Leader meeting:

 Sister Training Leader meeting: