Setting Apart as a Missionary - July 23, 2017

Elder Copeland was officially set apart as a missionary by President Bentley, First Counselor in the Stake Presidency.     This is the priesthood ordinance of giving authority to members called to labor in specific responsibilities.  It is done by those having the proper priesthood authority and by the laying on of hands.  He was given a beautiful blessing and many promises were made if he would devote these next two years to the Lord and be obedient in all his responsibilities.

 

President Bentley and Elder Copeland--now an official missionary for the next two years.

 Elder Copeland with his parents.

 Elder Copeland with his two brothers who have both returned from their missions and both speak Spanish.  Soon all three can speak Spanish together.

Elder Copeland with his two sisters.

 

 Elder Copeland's entire family.

 

 Elder Copeland's brother, Taylor, and wife, Ellie

 Elder Copeland with his cousin, Parker, who just returned from his two year mission to Pennsylvania Philadelphia Mission.

 

Elder Copeland with both sets of grandparents:  Grandpa and Grandma Johns, along with Grandpa and Grandma Copeland

 Elder Copeland's Uncle Cameron was, also, in attendance at the setting apart.

Elder Copeland with his Uncle Kyle, Cousin Brady, and Aunt Kim who came over afterward to congratulate him.