CALLED TO SERVE...

Well if you haven't already heard Daniel is going to Boise, IDAHO, English Speaking.  He received his call Thursday and we had a family conference call Friday morning.  He is really excited and can't wait to serve the Lord.  He will be reporting to the MTC July 6th.  His Mission President will be President John W. Hardley.  

Some neat facts about the Idaho Boise Mission:  The mission includes 30 stakes in South Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. 

The Mission extends from Twin Falls, Kimberly, and Carey on the East to Ontario, and Lagrande, Oregon on the West. The Northern boundary extends in Idaho to McCall and Riggins and also includes Sun Valley on the Northeast. All of Idaho, East of Twin Falls is in the Idaho Pocatello Mission and the Northern Panhandle is in the Washington Spokane Mission.

Idaho's population is approximately 1,250,000. Boise is the largest city with approximately 250,000 residents and is the only city in Idaho with more than 50,000 people. For the most part, the state is very rural and sparsely populated.

Among religious groups, the Mormons make up about 29% of the state's population and are the largest, followed by Roman Catholics and Methodists. For more than a century, Idaho has ranked second after Utah in concentration of Mormon population.

Some cities in Eastern Idaho have a Mormon population of 50% to 60%. The Idaho Boise Mission which includes South Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon is closer to 15% to 20% Mormon. Idaho has two Mormon temples, one in Idaho Falls and the other in Boise.

We are all excited for Daniel to serve!