Setting Apart as a Missionary - July 26, 2021

 Elder Copeland was officially set apart as a missionary by President Hendricks, Stake President of the Yakima, Washington Stake.  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.  He was told there would be people waiting specifically for him to come to hear the word of the Lord.  He was then able to officially put on his name tag as a missionary for the next two years.

President Hendricks and Elder Copeland

President Hendricks, Elder Copeland, and President Linde, First Counselor 

Elder Copeland with his parents and sister.

All priesthood holders who stood in on the setting apart ordinance.

President and Sister Linde

Elder Copeland with his Aunt Anne Copeland and cousins Mason and Gavin from Texas.

Grandparents George and Laura Copeland with Elder Copeland

 Grandparents John and Brenda Robbins with Elder Copeland