Letters exchanged in December 1979 and February 1980 between Lorenzo and Zilla Richards and Ted and Lucretia Arbon

Letters exchanged in December 1979 and February 1980 between Lorenzo and Zilla Richards and Ted and Lucretia Arbon: (1) Letter dated 1 February 1980 from Zilla and Lorenzo A. Richards at Carmel, California, to Ted and Lucretia Arbon, in response to their Christmas 1979 letter; (2) Letter dated Christmas 1979 from John Theodore (Ted) Armon and Nancy Lucretia Armon, a Mormon Missionary couple at Flint, Michiganisperiallg 3for ^ cu cV (^JSERISTKAS _Z 1979 ? from A UTAH MISSIONARY COUPLE representing *?JPri> (EJntrch xA 3lesus (Elfrtsi af ^aiier-^ag faints from 1717 Flushing Road , Flint Michigan 4-3504 As never "before, we are aware of the reat bleassings of the Restoration of the dullness- of the Gospel of JesusF Christ- How our hearts-yearn to share this precious glXtt^| ¥e find so little of the Gospel Truths are known although over 50G great church buildings- here show a people- sensative to a search for God.. | We love this- beautiful Flint Michigan Are fed its- people-. Many of them are fully occupied in shift work and long hours and seem to give their lives to make our automobil We have enjoyed this wonderful summer with its green fields and acres of park like lawns, yet many people go north to summer homes on the lakes. The harvest time with many cornfields and blueberries and gorgeous colored autumn trees, was spectacular. We-even look forward to the crisp cold of the winter snows we are warned will soon be here. We have our boots and thermals and woolen scarfs-assembled.. We make a special team with Elder John T. planning the agenda and navigating the many high ways and byways as Sister Nancy L. co-pii&ets and coordinates^ the discussions. Our natural enthusiasm and vigor at past 70,seems to open heart a and doora. We have felt the power of our Heavenly Father in our work. We truly love Him with all our hearts., Everyday we say how greatful we are for this assignment to represent our beloved Jesus Christ in proclaming the story of His Restored Gospel to our brothers and sisters of this choice land*. May His Joy be with you this Christmas and always-. Elder John Theodore Arbon cAyTA/A*//, s.nt Avibh JLous. and APtaussi secreti a Arbo