Called to Serve

When Chris was the bishop of the Kaw River Ward, we served with many great and wonderful people. Among those were Neldon and Diana Dempke and their son, Isaac. Chris has always had a special connection with the young men and taught them many lessons about integrity and preparing for their future. During one such lesson, he presented a two-dollar bill to those young men who made a commitment to serve a mission. Both Chris and the young man sign the bill to cement the commitment. At the time of their missionary farewell, Chris trades the two-dollar bill for one of a more substantial value. The boy then writes his mission on the bill as well as other goals he has achieved such as seminary graduate, Eagle Scout, and Duty to God. Chris has accumulated a stack of these bills dating from 1994.

Isaac has been called to the Chile Concepcion South Mission and will enter the MTC on February 4th. Chris and I travelled to Pueblo, CO to attend Isaac's farewell today. Before leaving for church, Chris and Isaac traded bills. It was very special to hear Isaac recalling the things that Chris has taught him over the years. Isaac is an exceptional young man and will be a fabulous missionary!