Elder Shapcott's first letter home

Elder Shapcott wrote home the day he entered the MTC and we received it 6 days after he posted it. The first thing they did after the devotional with families is check for their shots which he passed without any problems. After they collected their luggage and ate they met as a branch and went over rules, schedule and had a testimony meeting which everyone bore their testimonies. He said the Spirit was strong. In his branch there is another Elder from Canada going to Sweden (he thinks). Most missionaries in his branch are from Utah. He has a good companion (didn't mention his name) that he said will help he to be punctual (that is Elder Shapcott's weakness). He said that he wasn't nervous until he was in his branch meeting and they were learning their rules and schedules. He hopes he will be able to remember all he has to do. He shared a scripture D & C 1:17-39.

Entering the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah

Elder Shapcott entered the Missionary Training Center on Wednesday May 13, 2009. He was very calm and happy to begin his mission. The MTC was busy with families of missionaries. Elder Shapcott had his mother, father, his brother Corbin and his sister Kallie with him. He also had his Aunt Renee and a friend of his mother Terri. The devotional was short but powerful. As we said our farewells Elder Shapcott was confident, happy and anxious to begin his service. We are proud to have our son on a mission. He will be in the MTC for three weeks and will leave for Michigan on June 3.



Elder Shapcott with his youngest brother Corbin and younger sister Kallie
Entering the MTC

Elder Shapcott with his Name Tag