Sister Ellis becomes a Trainer

 THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

KANSAS WICHITA MISSION

7011 East 13th Street North

Wichita, Kansas 67206-1219

17 Aug 2022

Dear Sister Sydney Ellis,

Congratulations on your assignment to serve as a Trainer. After prayerful consideration, this assignment

has come to you from the Lord. There is no other assignment that rises above that of a Trainer. Training

is a position of sacred trust from the Lord and from your mission president. You may feel under-

qualified. Remember that our dear prophet, President Monson has taught “Whom God calls God

qualifies.” You are not alone, your new missionary comes to you endowed with power so that they can

help, lift, and testify immediately and be a strength to your companionship. The ultimate compliment to

you as a Trainer is if in 12 weeks your new missionary is ready to train if called upon.

As you approach this calling, consider this very important thought. The parents and family and loved

ones of your new missionary have prayed with faith that their missionary son or daughter’s first

companion would be obedient, engaged in the work, and an exemplary missionary. Arise every day on

time. Pray as a companionship and follow the missionary schedule. This will set the course for your new missionary’s mission.

Remember the words of Mormon in Third Nephi Chapter 5 verse 13 and liken the scripture unto

yourself. “Behold I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare

his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.” Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and go forward with faith to accomplish this sacred duty to which you have been assigned. Sister Ernst

and I extend to you our love and confidence.

May the Lord always bless and look after you,

President JayDee Barr

Kansas Wichita Mission

JDB/ml

cc: Parent(s)/Guardian and Bishop