To the missionaries of the Great Texas Houston Mission!
We were so happy to get together last week to celebrate Christmas together! We hope you enjoyed the conference as much as we did. We enjoyed the testimonies and the musical numbers. We thank those of you who submitted photos for the slide show and for Elder Field for putting it together so well. We are still so amazed the way Sister Lebaron (and all of her good helpers) was able to put together such a feast for so many and look like she is doing it so effortlessly :). It was also wonderful to sing together with all of you the hymns and carols of the season. We are so grateful to the Chappells for dedicating their talents to make the singing so enjoyable!
Two reminders:
1. We are excited for each of you to be able to speak with your families this week. Please make sure you limit your calls to no more than 40 minutes and to your families only.
2. Please remember to give out all the remaining He is the Gift cards this week and make the most of every finding opportunities as hearts are turned to God now more than at any other time of the year. Remember that the Gospel blesses families and families will be together over the next few weeks. Let's take advantage and find those the Lord has prepared!
We love you and are so proud of you for making this such a WHITE Christmas! So many lives have been blessed by virtue of your focused service. We are hoping to carry this focus and determination to find and invite into the new year.
Love,
President and Sister Mortensen

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