The Farewell - Days of Special Moments

On Sunday, February 24, 2013 Kendall gave his "Farewell" talk at Church  in his Mesa AZ home ward. It was a wonderful talk. The spirit was really strong. His talk was on missionary work and shared part of Pres. Monson's talk on "Seeing People not as the are but as they may become." He spoke on how we are all Heavenly Father's children and that "People can Change!" This was a special moment!

There were several special  friends from the area who came to support Kendall and wish him good luck! Another Special moment!

On Monday, February 25, 2013 family and friends met for the last time before being set apart as a full-time missionary at The Cheesecake Factory!  Good food and great company - it was a great time and another special moment.

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Kendall was set apart as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by President Bert Whimpey and assisted by Kendall's father.

Congratulations Elder Rider!

 This was a special moment. After Elder Rider was set apart Pres. Whimpey asked Elder Rider to share his testimony with his family - this was to be the first testimony he bore as a full-time missionary. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. This was truly a personal and sacred special moment!!

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Elder Rider left his home and family in Arizona and headed to the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo UT.  Everyone felt reassured and at peace looking in to each other's eyes and saying goodbye for two years. Yep, you guessed it, another special moment.

Elder Rider - He's on his way!