"Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end." - Preach My Gospel


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

It's official- we were set apart today!

President and Sister Watts were set apart today. We had the wonderful opportunity of meeting with Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at his office in Salt Lake City. Joining him was Elder Paul Piper of the Seventy. With us were Ken and Lisa Burningham with their daughter Ellie, Spencer and Amy Watts, Sister Watts' parents Aldin and Shirley Porter and President Watts' sister Pam Bodtcher with her husband Roy. Sister Watts felt that the people with them made the event the most special. Elder Piper set her apart and he invited President Watts and Lorie's Dad to join them in the circle when she was set apart. Having family participate added to the already sweet spirit.

As an added bonus, we bumped into Elder Richard G. Scott as we exited the elevator. What amazing men we have leading the church. They are truly inspired!

President and Sister Watts will enter the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT tomorrow morning and we be there until Sunday afternoon. Monday morning, bright and early, they will be on their way to Guatemala. We can't wait to get there and get to work.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Our Watts Family

For the past week we have had the wonderful opportunity to be together as a family before embarking on our mission. President and Sister Watts are the parents of 8 children- 4 that were born to them and 4 that have been sealed to them as eternal companions. They are the proud grandparents of 8 beautiful children.
Paul and Glory Watts with their children
 Grant- 11, Eliza-8, Zachary- almost 5, and Ruby- 2
Ken and Lisa Burningham with their children Ellie-9, Blake- 5 and Porter- 5
Spencer and Amy Watts with daughter Reese- 15 months old
Dallin and Morgan Watts
Our future missionaries!


Our Farewell

Sunday June 12th was our farewell in the North Logan 15th ward. Our assignment was to speak on the Plan of Salvation. It was wonderful to have so many family members and friends come to support us. We were even able to visit with some of the parents of our missionaries. Leaving is bittersweet, but we are so excited to get to Guatemala and get to work.
Our great friends Colleen Nielson and Sue Thompson who helped organize our farewell luncheon
President Watts with his mother Ella Lou Watts Wood
 
Sister Watts with her parents Elder L. Aldin Porter and Shirley Porter 



Our MTC Tutors

President and Sister Watts began Spanish tutoring in February. Sister Watts met with her tutor, Andrew Bahr, 3 times a week and they developed a great friendship as she worked hard to prepare for her mission. She loves Drew! When she started she could only say 'taco' and 'burrito', but now she can bear her testimony, pray and go to the market. President Watts had Spanish tutoring once a week with Edward Vasquez. President Watts served his mission in Argentina and was already fluent in Spanish. But he appreciated the refresher course and looks forward to utilizing his Spanish skills to jump right in with the missionaries serving in Guatemala.
President Watts with Edward at the MTC in Provo, UT
May 2011

Sister Watts with Drew in the Provo, MTC
May 2011