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By: Presiding Evangelist Jane M. Gardner
Dear Members and Friends of the Order,
I have had the privilege of preparing for the sacrament of evangelist blessing this summer and fall. It feels so good and familiar to walk this path with my friend. For some reason, I got out of the habit during the Pandemic. Perhaps it was a bit like wandering in the wilderness. If you are in a re-emerging process like me, I encourage you to think expansively about “offering the sacrament…” (Doctrine and Covenants 165:5b). May we find the courage we need. May we be more sensitive, awake, and aware of those around us yearning for God’s presence. May we affirm to God’s people that God desires to shower them with blessings. May blessings abound!!
Our Ministry Tools
Beginning in 2023, the Evangelist Blog will be posted on the church’s Our Ministry Tools website. We will discontinue the manual delivery process. Please be sure to create an account and password for Our Ministry Tools to continue receiving this blog. Here are the instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNIymq1Ztu0.
Once you are into Our Ministry Tools, choose Priesthood, then Evangelists, then Evangelist Blog and select the SUBSCRIBE button on the right side of the screen. Found here: https://cofchristihq.sharepoint.com/sites/Evangelists/SitePages/Evangelist-Blog.aspx
December Order of Evangelists Quarterly Online Session
Kris Judd and I will be joined by several members of the Order as we consider the Christmas season. Be sure to register for this session.
What: Fourth Quarter Order of Evangelists Online Gathering
When: December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvd-yhqj8uE9G2OPjsuEGeG2e-0Xoq9JzW
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope you will join with us!
Ministry with the Dying Guidelines
The final version of this document has been posted in Our Ministry Tools at: Ministry with the Dying ENGLISH v.9 07.07.2022.pdf. Feel free to share this with others.
Order Data Report November 2022
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Number of Active Evangelists
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590
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Number of Evangelist Emeritus
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62
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Women
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220
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Men
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432
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Age Range
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100-43
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By Country
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Australia
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17
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Bolivia
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1
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Brazil
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1
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Canada
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36
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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4
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England
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10
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France
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1
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French Polynesia
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18
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Germany
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4
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Haiti
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1
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Honduras
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6
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Ivory Coast
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1
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Japan
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1
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Kenya
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2
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Netherlands
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2
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Nigeria
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3
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Norway
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1
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Peru
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1
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Philippines
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2
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Republic of China (Taiwan)
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2
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Russia
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1
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Ukraine
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1
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United States of America
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532
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Wales
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3
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Zambia
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1
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Ordinations (Reported since last data report)
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Kerstin Jeske
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Western Europe Mission Center
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Kenny Alcorn
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Mid-South USA Mission Center
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David Harrison
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Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center
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Irma McCall
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Ark-La-Tex USA Mission Center
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William Persall
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Michigan USA Mission Center
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John Nichols
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Canada East Mission Center
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Amelie Schmidt
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Western Europe Mission Center
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Jared Sloan
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Central USA Mission Center
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Sue Sloan
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Central USA Mission Center
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In Memory (Reported since last data report)
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Grace Moor
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Canada East Mission Center
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Kenneth Dudley
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Michigan USA Mission Center
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Ralph Gault
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Pacific Southwest International USA Mission Center
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Jan Marshall
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Central USA Mission Center
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Danny Waite
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Central USA Mission Center
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Ron Yager Sr.
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Central USA Mission Center
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Len Young
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Central USA Mission Center
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DeAnne Dunsdon
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Lamoni-Heartland USA Mission Center
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Greg Resch
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Central Missouri USA Mission Center
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Edith Beebe
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Pacific Southwest International USA Mission Center
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