New Mission President!

Monday June 29, 2026

First week with no email! Elder Trujillo has been busy as a zone leader! We got to talk to him on the phone but unfortunately he didn't have time to send an email.

This week President Choy and his family finished their time presiding over the El Salvador Santa Ana mission and President and Sister Mickelsen were welcomed to the mission 🇸🇻🤗🎉🫶!






Flashback to the when we got to meet President and Sister Choy on January 31, 2026




Facebook post from the Mickelsens (Tami Parker Mickelsen) on June 28, 2026...

We made it!

On Wednesday, we arrived in El Salvador and began this incredible new chapter. It was a joy to thank President and Sister Choy in person for their love, service, and careful preparation.

Our hearts are full as we begin serving with these amazing missionaries. We love our Savior and are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of El Salvador. We look forward to the experiences, blessings, and miracles as the Lord is hastening his work.


Mini Zone Conference

One of our greatest blessings this week was holding "mini" zone conferences and meeting each of our missionaries. We loved getting to know them a little better and sharing some of the uplifting principles we learned at the Mission Leadership Seminar.

These missionaries are truly remarkable. They are filled with light, joy, and a deep love for the people they serve. It is a privilege to work alongside them and witness their faith and dedication. We couldn't be more grateful to serve with them. They are simply AMAZING! ❤️

-Hermana Mickelsen 

Elder Trujillo's Zone Conference (one of three they did)


MLC (Mission Leadership Council)
On Saturday we had MLC – Wow! We have been told by others that the MLC is the heart of the mission. Let me just say the Santa Ana Mission has a very strong heart. These are amazing Elders and Sisters.
-Hermana Mickelsen 

 







A picture Aunt Olivia had her son Jonathon take of us after Gabe's mission farewell on Sunday to share with Colby in her email to him 🙂.

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