Busy June

Our first Zone Conference was June 7-8. Elder and Sister Estes came from SLC. Elder Estes interviewed each couple, offering counsel as necessary. We had lunch on the porch of the Carroll House and then moved to the Ellsworth Ward building for our formal meeting. The theme for the conference came from Proclaim My Gospel, chapter 6, "Christlike Attributes" and was presented by Sister Estes. Joe Snider, the Housing Foreman, acknowledged the contributions of the elders to the ranch, each missionary couple bore their testimony, and Elder Estes was an inspirational concluding speaker. The day ended with dinner at Carraba's Italian Grill in Palm Bay.   Preach My Gospel

The next morning we piled into the tour bus for a tour of the ranch which included all of the elders' work projects completed or in progress, the missionary apartments in the 4-plex, and the Sungrove area where the handcart treks take place. The Estes brought their 11 year old grandson, "Luke". After lunch on the porch again, Elder Estes and Luke went on an airboat ride while the sister missionaries showed Sister Estes everything we had made to donate to the Osceola Council on Aging for distribution to various agencies in Osceola County. (Quilts, childrens clothes & toys, baby items, etc.)



Elder Yates explains new electric panel installed at water pumping station.
(Elder Kennedy with suspenders)

   


Elder and Sister Yates' apartment living room.

 




Elder Kennedy and Elder Manning (right) explain 
remodeling being done to a cowboy house that houses interns.





Elder & Sister Kennedy "help" Luke pull a handcart!



The day after Zone Conference ended, we flew to Ohio for Frank's graduation from the University of Cincinnati on June 10th. He now has an MBA in accounting and is doing an internship for ATSG,Inc., the parent company for ABX, wife Dawna's company. Now they actually ride to work together! Sue's brother Bill and his wife Ann also joined us for the ceremony. We were so grateful we could leave the ranch for this important occasion.

Also, on Sunday June 12th, Frank was ordained a High Priest by his Father. Another not-to-be-missed family occasion. Priesthood