First Week in Illinois

 

We call this the River road because it runs along the river

We have completed our first week here in the Illinois farm country. We met our ward members at church for the first time today since last week was Stake Conference and most ward members participated via Zoom. Everyone seems happy that we are here.

We also have been meeting members in their homes. Nearly everyone we meet is a convert to the church. We are working with several new members. One member was baptized only a few weeks ago. She is disabled and can only attend church via Zoom. We gave her the sacrament for the first time today and had a very spiritual experience.

We also traveled to Naperville last Friday for Zone Conference. We had a great experience with President and Sister Shumway and the younger missionaries.

We look forward to next week as we continue to get to know people and figure out how we can make a difference.

Elder and Sister Curtis 

Joliet Zone

   

We had snow when we left zone conference.

Beautiful view of river from Starved Rock State Park

We saw this sea plane land on the river.

Sign for Historic downtown North Utica

This the legend of Starved Rock which is a State Park near our home.