Elder Crandall finished the CTM

I got a call from Brendin’s mission president last night to let me know that Brendin is finished with the CTM and is off to his new area. His companion is from Brazil and speaks very little English. His mission president said that in his interview with Brendin he told him that having a companion that only speaks Portuguese should really help him with the language. Below is a email that his mission president sent us and some pictures. 

To the Family of Elder Brendin Ronald Crandall,

Sister Jackson and I were delighted to welcome Elder Crandall to the Brasil S Paulo Interlagos Mission on Tuesday,19 Apr 2011. Please be assured that he received an enthusiastic welcome from his leaders and fellow missionaries. Pictures should arrive shortly by e-mail or conventional mail of Elder Crandall with Sister Jackson and me, his companion and his CTM group.

Elder Crandall has been assigned to labor with Elder Danilo de Holanda Cavalcante Nunes in the Riviera Paulista Ward of the Guarapiranga Stake. As you can imagine, those who receive the assignment to train new missionaries are among the most faithful and dedicated missionaries in the mission.

Elder Crandall has been asked to write you each week on Preparation Day (Monday). We would ask you to write him weekly as well. The importance of a letter each week from those he loves cannot be overstated. Please remember to share family news and personal experiences that will help him focus on the work of the Lord and increase his desire to serve with all of his heart, might, mind, and strength.Given the time difference with the United States, e-mail correspondence should probably be sent by Sunday evening. Packages and correspondence sent by conventional mail should be addressed to the Mission Office as follows:

Elder Brendin Ronald Crandall

Miss Brasil Sao Paulo Interlagos

Rua Euzio de Souza, 121

Jardim Londrina, Sao Paulo, SP

CEP: 05638-100

Brasil

We look forward to our association with Elder Crandall as we work together to build the Kingdom of God in Brazil. We are so impressed with his desire to serve and feel sure that he will be a blessing to his companion and to our entire mission.

 Love,

PresidentChristopher G. Jackson

Brazil S Paulo Interlagos Mission