Yesterday we welcomed twelve new missionaries to the OEM!

Sometimes when these new missionaries first enter the airport terminal they come with a little fear and trepidation, not so this time!

They walked into the terminal like Helaman's 2000 Stripling Warriors! 

They are waiting for their luggage. I wait to the side with all of their carry-on bags. 

 Sister Herbst and Sister Brown spotted me taking pictures. Check out those gorgeous smiles!

Almost ready to go!

 And...we are off!!!

Oh, wait, we should get our carry-on luggage from Sister Russell (as she snaps more pictures).

 Now, we are headed out to the van which has a trailer attached to it for the luggage.

It's a beautiful day in Eugene, Oregon, temperature about 75 degrees.

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The first group photo of the newest Stripling Warriors to the OEM!

Front row left: Sisters Schroeder, Stimpson, Brown, Herbst, and Peck. Sister Russell and President Russell. Back row left: Elders Gneiting, Broadbent, Merkley,  Johnson, Henley, Willits, 

and Elder Mazyck.

Only the best for the OEM!