Week 27 in Sarasota

In their safe haven buidling to wait out Hurrican Irma

 Ready for the Sabbath in their safe haven building

Sunday School 

Elder Farr and Hale

Hello! I probably won't be able to respond to everyone until next

week. We are doing really well. The Hurricane somehow just took a

complete turnaround Tampa and completely missed where all of the

missionaries were staying. We got lots of winds but we were spared

from the damaging winds and others. There is definitely damage but

it's a huge blessing! We are praying for everyone in Sarasota,

especially Heidi and Justin. We aren't sure how all of them are doing

since they had Hurricane winds and a storm surge. We aren't sure when

we will all be allowed to go back down to Sarasota but we have a

chance to start doing service today. We are all super excited to serve

those in this community! The damage is not too bad around us. We only

lost power briefly. We have heard there's damage in other area. It

sounds like the most impact was in our Zone so we are grateful we were

evacuated up here. Sounds like everyone is doing really well! I don't

have any pictures besides the ones that were taken by Brother Ashley

and the Culbertsons.  We are staying safe and are praying for those

affected by the storm. One highlight from this week was President

Cooper asked for me to preside and conduct yesterday. We got to hold

our own church services. The spirit was so strong! I don't think there

will be another time that we will have a chance to have a sacrament

meeting with just missionaries. But things are going to go really well

having a chance to serve those around us. I hope you have a fantastic

week. Love you so much!

Elder Hale