Mahal Kita Philippines!: Set Apart as a Missionary for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 02/12/13

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Set Apart as a Missionary for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 02/12/13

The Day before Riley left was actually pretty relaxed. Riley spent the morning saying goodbye to coaches and a few friends, packing and then we went to one last movie! We had Taco Tuesdays as usual.
Riley's brothers Jordan and Alex were both able to arrange to get off work to be there for The setting apart. They each prepared some things to say, that really set a special spirit of love and support, they are great brothers! In attendance were the Stake Presidency and Bishopric and a ward Patriarch and of course Darin and I and Jordan and Alex. It was a very special experience. He literally transformed before my eyes from Smiley Riley to Missionary Elder Riley Hansen. (Although I happen to know the smiling part rarely leaves him!) I could feel from that moment on that Riley was just ready to be there, ready to move on. Dessert in our house is the foundation of any special meeting! This one was not different. We finished the night with hugs, tears and Chocolate Elclair Cake!

Betty feels any occasion is right for frisbee or tug of war!

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Philippines mailing address

NEW ADDRESS For Elder Hansen, he has been reassigned to the new Urdaneta mission instead of the Baguio Mission.

Elder Riley Powell Hansen
Philippines Urdaneta Mission
PO Box 7
Brgy. San Vicente East
Urdaneta City,
2428 Pangasinan
Philippines

If Sending a package, just add Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints instead of the PO Box.

POUCH MAIL ADDRESS:

Elder Riley Powell Hansen
Philippines Urdaneta Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84130-0150

This is called pouch mail. Notebook paper or other light weight paper will not process through the USPS machines.
Instructions, Use only postcards, 1 side or 1 sheet of paper written on one side only. To fold: Lay letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter up about 1/3 of the way, Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about 1 inch from each end, but do not seal the ends. In the top left corner write your name and complete address. Affix first class postage in the top right corner. In the middle write the above address. Pouch mail leaves Church headquarters every Friday. If items are received after the pouch mail has left the item will be held until the following week.