Farewell, Sister Francis - September 15, 2019

Sister Emma Rae Francis spoke in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday, September 15, 2019.
Her topic was JOY! A perfect subject for a missionary.

She shared a beautiful testimony about elements of her life which had brought her joy and taught her the truthfulness of the gospel: her family, her faith - specifically a testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith and our living prophet, Russell M. Nelson. She shared about her desire to share the gospel, which was enhanced when she spent 3 weeks in China and felt a strong desire to share her testimony of Jesus Christ.

She closed by sharing a few phrases of her testimony in Hungarian! Emma has been taking daily Hungarian lessons through her future MTC teacher for the past three weeks.

After she spoke we all stood and sang "Called to Serve." It was a beautiful meeting!

Later that afternoon friends and family gathered at the Francis Farm to wish her well.

A beautiful day!

 Emma had made several Hungarian desserts (thanks to the tutelage of MaryAnn Nef.) It was fun to eat crepes, poppy seed rolls, salads, and desserts.

 Three missionaries! Denmark, Sweden, Hungary!

 Tutu came from Las Vegas!

 Rob and Joy Jones came, a very special treat! Sister Jones is the Primary General President.

 Tutu and Grammy Francis.

 Sister Earline Day from Las Vegas came! She now lives in Bountiful.

 The girls sang, "Send Me."

 Allen and Linda made a special dessert!

 Debra and Tom managed the desserts!

 Eliza gave Emma the pumpkins she grew.

 Joanne Roueche came by!

 Friends!

 Our home teachers, the Campbells came.

 The Toller family! Mindy was Nettie's mission trainer.

 The Hunsaker sisters!

 The Franci!

 The Hunsaker cousins!

 BYU Boys!

 Fun cards and gifts!