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Family and Friends of Elder Derek Turner,

 

Elder Turner is now in the Missionary Training Center (MTC). He will be there for 3 weeks.

We were notified two days ago that Elder Turner has a new mission address once he leaves the MTC. The new address is

 

Elder Derek Turner

1850 Craigshire Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63146

 

Please use this address because anything sent to the old address will not be forwarded.

Elder Turner will be leaving the MTC on October 18th. There is another address for any mail for the time he is in the MTC. That address is

Elder Derek James Turner

MTC Mailbox # 225

MO-STL 1018

2005 N 900 E

Provo, UT 84604-1793

 

 

Anything mailed after October 10th should be mailed to the St. Louis address.

 

The easiest way to mail him during the time he is in the MTC is through DearElder.com. You can type an email and they will print it and deliver it to his mailbox.  It is super easy. His mailbox number is 225 and departure date of Oct. 18th.

 

Derek is beginning a unique time in his life where he will be completely devoted to sharing what he believes with others. Why would he want to spend two years doing that? Some of you may have asked him that question. I can tell you that in a world that can be confusing, sometimes harsh, and faithless, Derek knows that the gospel will bring joy and understanding to Gods children. I promise each of you that Elder Turner will grow in ways that will help him for the rest of his life. There are many blessings that will come with his full time service of the Lord. Along with the blessings will also come the hard times of missing family and friends and the difficulties of missionary life. Please remember him in your prayers. Pray that the people in the areas that he will serve will be humble enough to listen to a 19 year boy share his beliefs of a wonderful gospel that can change their lives. I appreciate your friendship to my son and am grateful for all you. I know that Elder Turner would love to hear from all of you and keep up on what is going on in your lives. Your letter may come on a day that he needs a little boost and may make his load lighter.

 

I am anxiously awaiting his first letter and email.

 

Derek’s loving mother,

Doreena Turner