Texan Twins

Good Morning!

Ephraim is a beautiful town, I am enjoying the work here. The pace is different than I'm used to, but Elder Bagley is ready to move the work, and so am I! This will be an exciting transfer, as I have a lot of goals to accomplish and too little time to do them all. 

Elder Bagley is from Waco, TX and his family has a cattle ranch. He is a stud, to quote my dad, and is diligent in the work. I'm grateful to be his companion and to get to serve the people of Ephraim by his side!

When I arrived in Ephraim there was a large, Scandinavian Festival scheduled. It was a great opportunity to set up a booth and share information about the Ephraim temple, and the restored gospel! There were some miracles that came from this, but it was definitely a socially draining day. 

While at the festival I did meet a couple of my friends from Mt. Pleasant North! Mark Peterson and Garrett Chesnut are some of my favorite people from that Stake. It was good to reconnect, even just briefly. 

This one is short because not a lot has happened. It's been 4 days since I last emailed! I am doing well and Ephraim has lots of potential. Time to figure it all out!

- Elder Williams

881 South River Road
St. George, Utah 84790

Pictures:
1. Another missionary headed home; Sister Scoville! We are losing way too many powerful missionaries.
2. This was our booth!
3-4. Ephraim has the best clouds
5. Very pretty scenery.
6. It rained on day 1 of the festival.
7. The transfer van, yet again!









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