The first of our Multi-Zone Christmas Conferences took place in La Lima with the El Carmen, Satélite and La Lima Zones. We met together as we listened to Christmas messages from President Carlisle and me. We sang Christmas carols and watched a couple of Church produced Christmas videos. Each of the Zones shared their talents by preparing special musical numbers to share with the others. The missionaries then enjoyed watching videos of each zone as they participated in community service projects during the weeks prior to the conferences. We were treated to a delicious holiday meal of chicken, sweet potatoes, salad, rice and dessert. The missionaries were asked to make a homemade gift to exchange with another missionary. We listened to a story while passing their gifts to the left and right and when the story ended, the missionary got to open and keep the gift they had in their hands. We then had a special testimony meeting and ended the conference enjoying ice cream sundaes complete with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
A good time was had by all and they left feeling inspired and revitalized by the spirit of the holiday.
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| Special musical number from the El Carmen Zone |
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| Christmas carol sing-along |
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| Enjoying a delicious luncheon |
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| El Carmen Zone |
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| Satélite Zone |
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| La Lima Zone |
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| Festive-looking hermanas |
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| Homemade Gift Exchange |
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| El Carmen Zone performing their special musical number |
The second of our conferences was with the El Progreso and Palermo Zones.
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| Mid-morning sugar cookie snack |
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| Homemade Gift Exchange |
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| El Progreso Zone |
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| Palermo Zone |
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| Palermo Zone performing their special musical number |
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| Ice-cream Social finale |
The last of our conferences were with the Miramar, La Ceiba, and Olanchito Zones.
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| La Ceiba Zone performing their special musical number |
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| The elders were particularly fond of the food options for lunch! |
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| La Ceiba Zone |
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| Miramar Zone |
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| Olanchito Zone |
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| Homemade Gift Exchange |
We spent a wonderful week in these Multi-Zone Conferences that were filled with the Christmas spirit and the Spirit of Christ. We feel so blessed to be able to serve alongside these amazing missionaries and appreciate the sacrifice and dedication of each of them. We hope you feel the love of our Savior this Christmas season and that you will join us in sharing His light and love as you serve and share the gospel message with others.
Sending love and wishes for a prosperous New Year!
President and Sister Carlisle
