Montana Billings Mission! Here is information about his new mission President and wife.
President: Kris J. Mecham
Spouse: Stephanie Bessire Mecham
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Served: 2012 - 2015
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Kris J Mecham, 58, and Stephanie Bessire Mecham, five children, Montana Billings Mission; Ashley Park Ward, Sandy Utah Granite South Stake. Brother Mecham served as a stake mission preparation leader and temple preparation instructor. He is a former president of the Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Mission, stake executive secretary, high councilor, bishop, Young Men president and missionary in the Scotland Mission. Director of community services, Corporation of the Presiding Bishop. Born in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Alvin John and Nina Mecham. Sister Mecham serves as a stake mission preparation leader and temple preparation instructor. She served with her husband in the Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Mission and is a former stake history compiler for the 25th anniversary, tri-stake family history center director, Young Women president, Primary president and counselor in a Relief Society presidency. Born in Rupert, Idaho, to Duane Merrill and Carole Ann Cahoon Bessire. |
We are sad of all the unrest that has occurred in the Donetsk Mission and that all the missionaries in this mission will have new assignments or go home earlier than planned. We know some transfers aren’t what we are expecting, but we do trust the Lord sees the bigger picture and inspires His leaders in His affairs here on this earth.
Please pray for Elder David Witt and all the missionaries from this mission that they will have positive attitudes, trust the Lord, go forward with faith, have the ambition to work hard and do missionary work wherever they are assigned and make the necessary adjustments that are ahead of them. We never know what cards will be dealt to us in the game of life, but we do know that we can make the best of each situation with the help of God and knowing that He is preparing the way for us to be successful. We are grateful for the opportunities we have had in having Elder David Witt serve in Ukraine. We are grateful for President Lochhead and his wife who were watching over the missionaries and keeping them safe. We express gratitude for modern technology that allows us to have instant updates. We are grateful for the Ukraine people who provided love, meals and support to our missionaries, along with the companions and Elders who have served or worked with Elder David Witt in the Donetsk Mission. We know that Heavenly Father is in control of the situation and is well aware of what is happening. We will always remember the picture Elder Witt bought in the MTC that had a picture of Christ walking down the middle of the battle field with the words “Peace Is Coming!” By Jon McNaughton.
How did he know to buy this picture and how did he know he was going to be in the middle of a battle field? The spirit helps us along our path to face the difficult situation ahead of us. We think these are only the beginning of the storms we will face in this earthly battle. These battles can only be fought by righteousness. The word of God is more powerful than a two edge sword. Are we prepared to defend the truth and stand for righteousness? Let’s continue to have daily personal and family prayers, read and study our scriptures daily, and have weekly Family Home Evenings. These are the strong weapons that will be needed to endure the battles ahead of us. Isaiah 41:10 states, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Vs 13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
We love all of you and look forward to talking with Elder David Witt this Mother’s Day!
Love, Mom & Dad
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