Elder Smith (from Pres. Omer)

11 December 2013

Dear Brother and Sister Smith,

I am pleased to inform you that your son, Elder David Spencer Smith has arrived in the South Africa Johannesburg Mission and he is doing wonderfully.  We are delighted to have him serving with us in the Mission.  Elder Smith will serve initially in the Johannesburg 3 Area of the Johannesburg Zone. His companion and trainer is Elder Manuel Matos Bautista, from Venezuela. Attached are 2 pictures we thought you might enjoy.  One is of him with Sis. Omer and me, and the other is of him with his new companion.  
Uplifting and supportive letters from home are important to missionaries.  We encourage you to write or e-mail your son weekly.  
We appreciate your support of your missionary and thank you for sharing him with the South Africa Johannesburg Mission.  

Sincerely, 
S. Craig Omer, President
South Africa Johannesburg Mission

a letter from the mtc president's wife, sister reber 11/29/13

The missionaries have all arrived at the MTC. Their luggage all arrived too...which is rare.
They have companions now and have started the intense training. There are 4 Sisters and 27 Elders from
8 different countries comprising this group of missionaries.
Best wishes,
Sister Janet Reber...wife of the MTC President
South Africa MTC

Elder Smith gets his name tag! 

Spencer's companion Elder Moloki is 2nd from the left.  President & Sis. Reber on the right.

Elder Robbins gets his shots!  Elder Robbins and Spencer hung out together from SLC to Joburg.

Elder Smith's SAMTC group.

Passports from the missionaries originating from 8 different countries!