Update on Hurricane Harvey 8/25 11:00 pm CT

We have been keeping a close eye on the weather today.  Fortunately, we had very little rain in the Mission.  This allowed us to continue with holding our District Meetings this morning and our Faith Meets Family event this evening at the temple.  Because the Missionary Department of the Church was in town filming some training of our mission's unique use of Family History in doing missionary work, we were hopeful that our events today would transpire and not be cancelled.  We were very blessed to be able to not only hold the events, but film several interviews outdoors and other scenes that will be used for training other missions.  It was a great blessing and those who attended were very touched and full of gratitude.  See some pictures below of the day.

As for the next steps with storm preparation and actions, the missionaries have been told not to leave their apartments tomorrow until their mission president gives the green light.  If the rain is coming down heavily we will stay in our apartments.  However, as of this writing it is only drizzling and the missionaries are safe in their apartments.  Heavier rain is expected tomorrow and we will need to watch the direction the storm takes.  Two stake conferences in the mission were cancelled for this weekend already.  We have several baptismal services planned for tomorrow but, again, will wait until the morning to make the final decision as to whether to move forward or not.  

While the storm has made landfall, it remains to the southwest of Houston so we are not seeing major impacts.  We will assess the situation tomorrow.  As I receive updates on the missionaries during the day tomorrow, I plan to update this blog so that you will know your missionaries are safe and what their orders are.  I am also working with local ecclesiastical leaders (11 stake presidents) to ensure that members watch over the missionaries.  They are in good hands.

Thank you for your love and prayers.

Sincerely,

President Jordan P. Peterson

District Meeting In Spring Zone This Morning

District Meeting in the Spring Zone This Morning

Members and Missionaries Attend "Faith Meets Families" Tonight

Members and Missionaries Attend "Faith Meets Families" Tonight at the Temple

The Rain and Wind Held Off All Day