June Joys

Nothing like baptisms to bring joy and rejoicing to a ward and to the missionaries who worked so hard to find and teach and baptize.  Elder Salmeron showed one of our newest missionaries, Elder Lopez how it is done.

The baptisms are continuing in Lorca where Elder Wright and Elder Tenney have been teaching and preaching to all.

One of our miracle baptisms that helped us reach 50 for the month of May.  Jerez has been a happy place as Elder Mambo, Keller, Valenzuela and Forrest can attest to.

The Hermanas in Dos Hermanas are continuing in their success.  They love the ward and are doing all they can to grow the membership and increase in the priesthood there.

A sweet baptism in Chiclana.

 The combined efforts of Huercal-Overa and Almeria came into play to see this baptism come about.  Elder Mervai and Elder Cortes were happy to see it to the finish.

 The last two miracles of May came to us from Chiclana.  Elder Peterson and Elder Fowkes worked with all their heart and might to help these people feel the spirit and make the change in their lives.

 We think we are going to give the most original award to the Hermanas in Ciudad Real.  Look at these two, sweet, kind, Hermana Moreno and Hermana Brimhall decide they want to treat their leaving companion, Hermana Carter to a parting gift of something wonderful to drink.

 Hermana Carter loves it and drinks it to the last drop.

 But the last drop happens to be Hermana Carter.  What did these two, sweet, loving and scheming Hermanas come up with?

 Concentrated Gluten to Hermana Carter who has a GLUTEN INTOLERANCE!!  Now that is a low blow:)

Just kidding, she is o.k.  We wish Hermana Carter the best as she left us along with 12 others last week to move on after serving with all her heart, might, mind and strength.

 When Presidente Clegg and Hermana Clegg were in the Bilbao mission they took a p-day one day to the northern most point of Spain.  So to be fair, they are now standing on the Southern most tip of Spain.  Yep, you've got it, that is Africa you are looking at along with the Straits of Gibraltar.  Ceuta is to the left and Tangier is to the right.

 On Hermana Clegg's right is the Atlantic Ocean, on her left is the Mediterranean Sea.  The interesting thing about this point is that when you face the Atlantic, it smells like an ocean (salty).  When you face the Mediterranean is doesn't smell at all.  The small town behind is the city of Tarifa.  You can catch a 1/2 ferry ride to Tangier from here.  But we better not see any missionaries doing this because Tangier is out of the mission.  But a beautiful place to see along the Straits of Gibraltar.

 Just so you can believe us, this sign is telling us that this is the Atlantic and that is Spain in the background.

 Behind Hermana Clegg is Africa and the Mediterranean.  

 And as the sign states, this is the most southern point in Europe.  Wow, we have interesting places in our mission.

 We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and evening saying good-bye to our Stake Presidente and his wife, Pres. Lopez of the Cadiz Stake. 

 They are two wonderful, faithful people.  This room in the restaurant is below the sea level and this restaurant is over 250 years old.  It was amazing.

 Talk about amazing.  In Jerez is where they train the beautiful Andalusian Horses.  This is their performing stable.  The entire school for Horses was amazing to see. 

 We also said good-bye to Fina.  She has worked in the mission home for over 17 years.  She won't be working their anymore.  We will miss her.  We enjoyed some time visiting her little farm.  This is some beautiful boganvia that grows all over Spain.  Fina takes care of this yard as well.  She is amazing.

 It is a time full of good-byes.  We enjoyed a wonderful evening at the home of Thomas and Eva Hanni with their darling 3 children and Eva's parents.  This is a dynamic couple, he's Swiss and she is Spanish.  They speak fluent German, Spanish as well as English.  The children speak Spanish and German.  A lovely, wonderful family who serve and do all they can to build the kingdom in Spain.

 We spent our Sunday over in Melilla attending church in the new location, a wonderful hotel there.  The small group was so happy for visitors.  They treated us great.  We know we will be seeing miracles soon.

The airport there is not too big and our plane sits in the background as we are getting ready to board.  With the Mediterranean and the city of Melilla in the background, we say good-bye for the last time here.

 And just so you know, missionaries do a lot of things.  Along with teaching and baptizing they do a little service now and again.

 They let their "light so shine" in many different ways.

And they shout for joy that they are missionaries in the Spain Malaga Mission where we find and teach and baptize and confirm many worthy converts.  We love it here!

There Is A Time for Everything!

There is a time for Presidente Clegg to rejoice in the success and faith of all his missionaries for the month of May we saw a goal of 50 baptisms accomplished!  

 There is a time for all friends to come to a baptism in Alicante

 There is a time for all the missionaries to rejoice in two baptisms.

 There is a time for a young family to see their mother be baptized to set an example for them.

 There is a time for a miracle baptism in Alcala.

 There is also a time for two miracle baptisms in Granada.

 There is a time for a family to rejoice in Malaga for their mother.

 Because it was the time for their mother to be baptized and start the process of making this an eternal family. Only a life of faithfulness and few more ordinances remain.

 There is a time that Alcazar can see 5 baptisms at the same time.  

 There is a time that Presidente Clegg was asked to baptize a wonderful worthy convert.

 There is a time that Torrevieja can have a baptism in a beautiful pool.

There is a time that El Puerto can see more growth through baptism.

 There is a time for Alcala to see another miracle baptism.

There is a time where Almeria continues to see baptisms on their goal to divide the ward.

 There is a time that all 4 of the Senior couples can gather for a Family Home evening with Presidente and Hna Clegg.

 There is a time when they can all shout for joy as the miracle 50th baptism is found!!!

 There is a time in Fuengirola and all over Spain that the beautiful Jaconda trees are in full bloom with their beautiful purple blossoms.

 There is a time on p-day where missionaries learn how to do back flips.

 There is a time where missionaries can visit the Fierias in their city.

 There is a time where Hermanas can join together with their lovely smiling faces and rejoice that they are serving the Lord.

 There is a time where a District can take a picture of the whole district. Pues, Smile Elders.

 There is a time where chairs can be fixed with string and somehow stay up.

 There is a time where bats are flying around and a time when they are still for a photo. (gross)

There is a time for District Leaders to do meticulous piso checks everywhere.

 There is a time for an Elder to contemplate all he has accomplished by being on a mission.

 There is a time where his fellow missionaries think they have a great way to "kill" him.  (oh no you don't Elders!!!)

 There is a time when the Traveling Ayudantes, "The Men in White" drop in on Hermana Clegg by surprise and help her carve the jamon leg she is serving for the 13 outgoing missionaries.

 There is a time when Hermana Clegg is thankful that the meal is ready and will be enjoyed by the missionaries.  (do we have to have that pig leg on the table? what a centerpiece, ugh!!)

 There is a time when we can say to 13 missionaries "Well done".

 There is a time when all missionaries have to say good-bye to cherished friends and fellow missionaries in the service of the Lord.

 There is a time when they are all sad to leave.

There is a time when they will smile at all costs for the camera!!

There is a time when Elders forget the dress code for a moment.  Ah, but we still love them.

 There is a time when we get a little off balance in the office.

 There is a time when we are shown the right way to go and who we should always follow.

 There is a time when a great Elder is an ayudante for a day.

 There is a time where Elder Manning and Presidente Clegg are not sure what is going on in the office.

There is a time when some parents come to pick up their missionary after two years of faithful service.

 There is a time when excited new missionaries come to the Spain Malaga Mission and need to be picked up at the train station.  Welcome to the best mission in the world!!

 There is a time when Presidente Clegg is putting the fire in the hearts of the trainers and warning them of the consequences of not doing a great job. The hammer will come down!!!

 There is a time when Elder Woodford gets assigned to Cordoba to be with Elder Jackson. Also note, there is a time for a new Ayudante, Elder Hall who is holding up the map.

 There is a time when Elder Peters is assigned to Utrera to be with Elder Banbury.

 There is a time when Elder Vosters is assigned to Sevilla to be with Elder Seely.

There is a time where Elder Norton is assigned to Huercal Overa to be with Elder Jones.

 There is a time when Presidente and Hermana Clegg have to go to the train station again the same day to pick up two more new missionaries from El Salvador.

There is a time when Presidente and Hermana Clegg have to ask the Malaga Zone Leaders to help out to go to the airport to pick up another Elder coming directly from Chile. 

 There is a time where Elder Lopez is assigned to El Puerto with Elder Salmeron.

 There is a time where Elder Zuniga is assigned to Valdepenas with Elder Lignell.

 There is a time where Elder Gochez is assigned to San Lucar with Elder Hoyos.

 There is a time when the mission receives 7 great Elders and assigns them to 7 great trainers and they are all smiles and ready to go to work.

 There is a time to eat more Jamon Serano.  Oh do the missionaries love the jamon!

 There is a time for a 3 generation photo, son, dad and grandpa.  All are great missionaries and are doing all they can to invite all to Come Unto Christ.

 There is a time for another sort of 3 generations, a son, a dad and a great uncle?  Whatever.

 There is a time for Hermana Clegg to TAKE OUT THE JAMON LEG FROM THE KITCHEN!

And finally, there is a time for Henry to say, "Grandpa, it's time for you to come home and go fishing with me."  And yes Henry, that time is coming soon.  But for right now, it is a time to rejoice in the many miracles and blessings that keep coming to this very obedient, faithful and hard working mission. We are seeing the miracles and rejoicing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It is a time to be blessed!!