Elder Shapcott is a Trainer

We received a wonderful letter from Elder Shapcott's Mission President this week and this is what is said,
Dear Brother and Sister Shapcott,
This is to advise you that your son has been called as a trainer. One of the greatest expressions of trust a Mission President can give a missionary is to assign him as a trainer of a new missionary. A missionary's first companion will have a profound and lasting influence on the development of the missionary's attitude and habits. We look forward to working with Elder Shapcott in this assignment. Thank you for raising such a fine son."
With love and support, Marc D. Jones, President Michigan Lansing Mission

Elder Shapcott has been busy in a three companionship covering two cities Kalamazoo and Battle Creek prior to his assignment as a trainer. He writes that there are two convert baptisms in Kalamazoo on September 25th which he has been working with in the three companionship. His new companion which he is training is Elder Bready. Elder Shapcott has been reflecting back on when he was with his trainer.

Elder Bednar visited Ann Arbour in late June or early July which Elder Shapcott was able to go to. He is looking forward and hoping to be in his same area in November when Elder Oaks is scheduled to come to their stake conference. Elder Shapcott has sure been spiritually fed through wonderful leaders of the church. He has grown spiritually and frequently advises us on things we should do. Elder Shapcott has been on his mission for 16 months now; time has really gone by quickly for us and for him.