Palmetto Ward

We visited the Palmetto Ward today.  From my perspective, this is one of the strongest wards in the stake.  As usual, we attended the block of meetings plus the ward council.  One of the good things about this ward, at least for now, is the ward's sacrament meeting is at 11 am with the ward council at 9:30.  So we were able be a bit more relaxed as we got ready to attend the meetings.

This is an unusual ward in that they have a very strong group of priests.  One has already received his mission call to serve in Portugal.  Two have had their mission assignments made and are awaiting the arrival of their call in the mail.  Another had his mission application interview with the stake president on Sunday, so he will be receiving his call in a few weeks.  A fifth is planning on leaving this fall.  That is a lot of missionaries from any ward, let alone one in the "mission field."

R.S. popcorn gift to Palmetto Ward visitors