These pictures didn't turn out as well as I would have liked them to. Justin took out his Endowments last night and it was an amazing experience. He really felt the spirit strongly and it was a special moment for him and our family. In the session with us was a man who had served in the California Riverside mission presidency. He learned of Justin's call and was really excited to tell us what a wonderful mission it is and how friendly the people are. The Lord works in amazing ways!

Justin, Dad, Mom, Grandma Veva in front of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

Jen, Justin, Dad, Mom, Grandma

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This evening we gathered at the McNew home to join in Justin's ordination to the office of an Elder. It was an awesome meeting where the spirit was so strong.

There were several people in attendance. We passed his call around the room and made our guesses as to where we thought Justin would serve.
Here were our guesses, and the people present.

Mom- Tahiti
Dad- Alabama, Birmingham
Jess- Oregon, Portland
Jen- Tennessee
Justin- Canada
Bishop- no guess
Garrett- Brazil
Coy- Spain
McKay- Samoa
Spencer- Italy
Janna- Tonga
Daryl- California
Jeff- Australia
Wayne- Louisiana
Jade- Missouri

The High Councilmen talked about the process of filing your papers for a mission. This process is done pretty much paper-less now-a-days. He talked about how it used to be done as well as how it is done today. The neatest thing that he told us is that they have two data bases which work side by side for choosing a mission call. One has a list of prospective missionaries and the other has a list of areas which have need for more missionaries to serve. He said they pull up an Elder's name and the spirit tells where the Elder should serve based on the needs in the Church. Then we said a prayer, read a scripture and Dad ordained Justin to the office of an Elder. After that, he read his call and found out he'll be serving.... (you'll have to watch the video of him reading the call to find out).