Performing Missionaries and Sunset on the Mississippi

The Nauvoo performing missionaries have arrived.  We have been able to see several of their performances  We love the energy they bring to the stage!  They also come to do temple work when we are serving in the Baptistry.  
 
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Watching the dress rehearsal. 
 
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Elder and sister Wright with their grand-daughter who is serving as a performing missionary.  She opened her call to serve a mission at the Seventies hall which is a tradition for many of the performing missionaries.  She will be serving in Peru.  

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