A "first" Sunday--Manhattan 1st Ward was packed!! Pres
Bennion looked around the congregation, and upon seeing so-o-o many
Visitors--he quietly pronounced "The tourist season has begun!" Many
areas are beginning their Spring Break and that brings people to NYC in droves!
(We are truly hoping to be assigned to a Ward or Branch in an outlying area of
the Stake, to support a Church Unit that might need our help more).
We so enjoyed being in our meetings and
being taught by so many great people and teachers. After meetings we went back
to our Apartment and, after figuring out how to use our gas oven, (you just
need 'patience' for the flame to start) enjoyed some of the food
"stocked" in our fridge by all the Temple Missionaries serving here!!
Then we dressed warmly and enjoyed a walk in Central Park!! It was so FUN. Many
many people take advantage of this wonderful "green space" in this
megalopolis--both young and old.
Later we were invited to the David and Julie
Colton apartment to enjoy dinner with them and the 2 Sister Missionaries
serving in the Manhattan 1st Ward and a young man who works with the UN, from
Spain, Felipe Queipo ( he is also a member of the Church). One of Brad's Best
friends while in Law School at ASU was Dan Colton--who is David Colton's son.
Bro Colton saw Dad's Missionary Badge and thought maybe he would
"know" of Brad--not even thinking that he'd be his dad!! Such a small
world!! The Coltons are here serving as Government Affairs
Missionaries--working with LDS Charities and the UN. It was a very nice
evening--thanks Brad, for your friendship with such fine people!! We ended our
Sunday with a brief visit to the Grimley's for more help and info about the
"ins and outs" of living/being in New York. Truly a Good Sabbath!!
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