July 18, 2010 - President Bishop's Letter

Dear Elders and Sisters,


This week I met with Brother Li, the director of Seminary and Institute in Southern Taiwan. We reviewed the numbers of new converts enrolled in seminary. In many cases, the percentage of new converts enrolled in church education has declined. In some cases the total number increased, but even though more people were baptized the percentage still declined. As we strive to nurture our new converts Seminary and Institute can improve gospel understanding and strengthen testimonies. Please ensure that investigators and new members are enrolled in Seminary or Institute. Ask them if they attend, and what they learned. Ask them if they have any questions.

This week we have been working hard on the decisions for the move call. This is my first. We have prayerfully deliberated to assign where each of you should go. There are many things to consider. We ask your support in working with your assigned companion with faith and diligence.

President Uchtdorf talked about finding treasure on your mission. Each of you are a jewel in our treasure chest. We are grateful for your faithful service. We love you and we pray for you.

Sincerely,

President and Sister Bishop