Letter from President Leal; Letter to President Leal

Dear Family of Elder Heperi,

Sister Leal and I are pleased to inform you that Elder Heperi has been called to be a District Leader. Your son has gained our confidence and we have observed his missionary service. We’re certain that he has the necessary qualities to fulfill his calling that is so important. He will be responsible for two to four companionships of missionaries in his district. His greatest responsibilities are:

- Teach and Train
- Manage the district, including interviews for baptism
- Delegate and guide through his love and example

The most important thing that has helped your son to be successful until now is the support of his family. Thank you so much for your support. We hope that you may continue to pray for him and offer your counsels. The Lord is blessing us here in the Brazil Londrina Mission and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve with Elder Heperi.

With Love,

President and Sister Leal

RESPONSE

President Leal,

Thank you for the update regarding our son. We are so grateful that he loves the people of Brazil and is anxiously engaged in the work of the Lord. We continue to be blessed as a family, as he serves in the field. We also trust that you and your dear wife are being blessed because of your great service.

In September, we look forward to our next son, Levi, serving his mission in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He will be a strong missionary, and has been learning many good things from the weekly reports we receive from Elder Heperi. We are so grateful that Elder Heperi's example has set a standard for the rest of his siblings.

President, my email is short but I hope that you know of our love for you and your wife, even though we have never met. Thanks, also, to the great people of Brazil who care for our son! The gospel is a wonderful thing and I am grateful that we are acquainted through the gospel and missionary work.

We pray for you and your missionaries, night and day, and know that the gospel is true!!!

With much love and gratitude,

Elaine and Vernon Heperi