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Safe Arrival in Tokyo (Week 9)

[Note from Barry - We received the following email from the mission very early this morning.  The mission president, J Paul Warnick, and his wife are pictured on the right.]


Dear Parents,
This is a quick note to let you know that your missionary arrived safely in Japan on Tuesday afternoon, November 15, 2016.
President and Sister Warnick will soon have dinner with the missionaries, visit shortly, and then send them to bed for a much needed rest.
Wednesday is orientation and training day. On Thursday they will meet their new companion/trainer. In the afternoon they will be off to their new area. We will take additional pictures Thursday and send them to you as soon as we get them all ready.
Our Mission’s preparation day is Monday. This is the day missionaries can email family and friends. However, when missionaries have a temple day, normally one Tuesday every six week transfer period, this becomes their preparation day. So, expect an email either Monday or Tuesday each week.
Thank you for entrusting your missionary to us in the Japan Tokyo South Mission. We so appreciate all you have done to get your missionary ready for this experience!
Sincerely,
Sister Loftus
Japan Tokyo South Mission Secretary
 
 

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