Letter from the President

Dear Parents,

We would like to inform you that your son has been called to be a Trainer in the Chile Santiago South Mission. The calling to be a Trainer is no small one, and carries with it many responsibilities. President Gwilliam has high trust in the abilities of your son. He has called him through inspiration, and is grateful for the willingness he has to serve and sacrifice for the new missionary to which he has been assigned. He will serve as a guiding light to his companion as he follows the inspiration that will come to him, and as he leads in the ways of the Lord, with love, longsuffering, humility, and charity.

We thank you for the effort you have put forth to raise a son worthy to serve a mission, and to receive this special calling of added service to his new companion. He will undoubtedly move the work forward, and help in the progress and growth of Gods Kingdom here in the Chile Santiago South Mission. We thank you for the service and sacrifice you have rendered and pray that you may be able to recognize the many blessings you are, and will yet receive because of the faithful service of your son in the Lords Vineyard.

With gratitude and love from all those serving in the Chile Santiago South Mission,

Elder Christensen

Secretario de Registros

Misión Chile Santiago Sur

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días

Celular: 974783056

Oficina: 022-980-3611

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8/14/2017

Dear Elder Tilghman:

Thank you for accepting the call to be a Trainer in the Chile Santiago South Mission. You have proven yourself to be a trustworthy missionary in obedience, diligence and urgency in sharing the gospel. By way of inspiration, and because of your faithfulness, you will now have the opportunity to strengthen and train a fellow missionary as he begins his service.

There is no other calling extended in the mission that has more impact on the culture and success of the mission than the calling of a Trainer. Likewise, there is no other calling that has such a great capacity to influence the individual life of a missionary than that of Trainer. This is a sacred trust that requires your best effort and commitment to excellence.

Remember that your most powerful teaching tool will be your example. Demonstrate the blessing of being strictly obedient. Be bold in declaring the message of the restored gospel, and inviting all to come unto Christ. Model for him the type of missionary that the Lord wants him to become.

We have confidence in you and know that the Lord will bless you with the abilities that you desire as you pray to him in faith. Love and encourage your new companion as he adjusts to the rigors of missionary life. Watch over him and reassure him when you become aware of signs of stress and discouragement. Be patient and forgiving and he will turn to you for counsel and guidance.

We will always be grateful for your loyalty to the Lord and for your willingness to accept this most important calling. We love you and have every confidence in you. We look forward to working with you and stand ready to help and support you in any way that we can. 

Sincerely,

President Douglas J. Gwilliam Sister Stephanie Gwilliam

Chile Santiago South Mission

LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ÚLTIMOS DÍAS

Misión Chile Santiago Sur, Francisco Aranda 530, San Bernardo, Santiago Chile, 8070868