Dear Elder Mitchell B. Hosford, March 2, 2011
Welcome to the Italy Rome Mission! We are very happy that you will join us soon in this amazing land noted for its history, art, culture, and scenic beauty. Best of all, you will find here wonderful people to love and serve. You will be preaching the gospel where both Peter and Paul did nearly 2,000 years ago.
You are coming to Italy at an exciting time. Recently, President Monson presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rome Italy Temple. The number of people being baptized is increasing. A new stake in Sicily was just organized. There are now seven stakes in Italy, including three in the Italy Rome Mission. You will play an important part in helping the work of the Lord continue to move forward in this great land.
The mission includes the beautiful island nation of Malta, where the Apostle Paul also walked.
When you arrive, you will be assigned one of our best missionaries to be your Trainer. He will be your companion in the first city you are assigned and will do everything in his power to teach you and help you adjust to your mission.
You will come to find that missionary work is truly a labor of love. As you serve with hard work, diligence and obedience, your love for your Father in Heaven, your Savior and your fellowmen with grow. You will come to understand more fully the wonderful promise contained in Paul’s epistle to the Romans: “We know that all things work together for the good of them who love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.”
As you continue to prepare for your mission, I encourage you to prayerfully study the scriptures each day.
Below is some information that will help us, as well as you, be better prepared for your arrival. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to the mission office at 2016605@ldschurch.org.
We look forward with excitement to serving the Lord with you in this great work. Sister Kelly and I are praying for you. Before long, we’ll be at the Rome airport waiting for you with open arms.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Kelly
President
Italy Rome Mission
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