Sam's Endowed

Sam had the opportunity to go to the temple today and receive his Own Endowment. It was a great experience. The session was at 8:00 a.m., so of course he was not too excited to get up that early! He went to the Salt Lake Temple and Grandma and Grandpa Lancaster were able to play the part of Adam and Eve. It was great to see Sam's face as he heard Grandpa's voice. It broke out in a big grin. The other cool thing about the session was that his cousin Chris was able to go through too. They were the only two own endowments on that session. He is also going on a mission. He's going to Guadalajara Mexico and leaves on March 12. He got his call the same day Sam did. These two guys have grown up great friends and it's awesome for them to be doing these things together! Also, mom went up in the prayer circle with Sam. And just for his sake, here's a list of those people that were there to support.

Dad & Mom
Jeff & Julie Pack
Cade & Tiffany Winegar
Grandpa & Grandma Lancaster
Mark & Marilyn Hulet
Scott Hulet
Bry & Susan Lancaster
Chris Lancaster
Grandpa & Grandma Rudd

Oh yeah, and he saw a friend in the celestial room. Melissa Stuart was waiting to go get married and had just gone through the veil. What a great day and an opportunity to be in the temple with family. We are so proud of you Sam!

Preston, England Temple

Pictures of the call

Here are some pictures of the day the call came.

My mom was so excited, she had to get a picture of the mailman putting it in the mailbox.

Here is Sam taking it out of the mailbox.

Looking good, Elder Rudd! Opening the envelope...family and friends waiting with anticipation!

Seeing where he's going! Sam with Cameron and Katie, his favorite nephew and niece ever!

Everyone had made their guesses and only one person said he would go to England. That was Cade. Dad said he wanted him to go there, but he really picked Brazil. HOORAY SAM!!!

The Call

Elder Samuel Charles Rudd has been called to serve in the ENGLAND, BIRMINGHAM mission. He will report to the Preston, England MTC on April 4, 2008. He is anxious to get to work and serve the Lord. We hope this blog will be a way to keep his family and friends updated throughout his service.