Thursday, January 20, 2011

Dad's Mission Picture

I was just sitting here working when a picture of Dad came up on my screensaver and  I thought I would share it! 

This is a picture of him on his first mission.  He served in England from 1966-1968.  In addition to normal missionary duties, Dad played the guitar in a musical group called the New Missionaires. This group would go around the mission and perform for people as a way of introducing them to the gospel.  That was over 40 years ago and he hasn’t changed much!
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7 comments:

  1. jennJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I love hearing the stories of Dad and Gary and The Missionaires. What a fun way to spend some of your mission. That picture I have seen many of times, usually with Earl standing right next to him. My mom and dad cherished their friendship with Gary and Raynee so much. They were so good to my mom when she was sick. I hate cancer. I hate that it took my mom and that it is hurting your dad. Praying for some good days for you. I am all about praying for miracles.

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  2. Angie GarridoJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    You are right! He hasn't change much.

    I met the Bengtzens when they were serving in France, and I want to share that they were just WONDERFUL!!! They were like my parents when I was studying so far away from home (I'm from Mexico).

    Thanks for sharing the picture.

    Angie

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Nope he hasn't changed hardly at all! What a great picture!

    I'm so grateful to the missionaries who knocked on our door in England and shared the gospel with us.

    Thanks for sharing this picture.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I remember the 'missionary' well but never knew of the missionaires. I was one of his 'pupils' and he helped teach me the gospel basics in 1966. He had left our ward before I was baptised but we have kept in touch from time to time over the ensuing years. He surely is a very talented and caring man and we love him for who he is. He truly is a man without guile. Raynee too has much of the same selfless and loving blessings. We love you and pray for you each day. God bless. Love from Cliff & Betty Smith.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wow Gary, you have not changed one bit, you are just as handsome now as you were then, maybe more : )
    We love you and Raynee so much Gary. Keep fighting, we are praying for you daily, you are constantly in our thoughts.
    Thank you so very much Alicia,Teague,Kirk,Cory and Chris for this blog, it means the world to us to be able to check in daily with our dear Gary.
    Love Mike and Linda Barlow.

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  6. ErinJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    you are right...he hasn't changed...even still has "blonde" hair....love you all. wish we could visit but between how he feels and the sickness here...we will have to keep in touch online. :)

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Still handsome!! hahahhahaha and he will respond no "My wife is beautiful"

    Ama

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