Missionary Training Center We arrived at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) on February 6th, Monday. What an amazing place! Despite my being ill for a few days, the spirit there was undeniable. Lots of energy, enthusiasm, and testimony. Here is a photo of the senior missionaries in the MTC at the same time we were there- Pretty large group, about 72 senior couples. We received our official badges upon arrival. It felt great to be able to wear the badge and be identified with the Lord's church. What a privilege to be able to be His servant doing His work. We we were at the MTC for 10 days; 5 days of general instruction and 2 days of instruction specific to our assignment, which is Welfare and Self-Reliance. Here is a picture of our group during the first week of training- In our group (district) these are the countries represented: Oman, Qatar, Jinkasa- the Republic of the Congo, Cape Verde, Tokyo Japan, Fort Lauderdale. Some were going as goodwill ambassadors, a few a