MTC Photos

                                                                             Missionaries Everywhere at the MTC
                                                                           "The last contact" bronzed worn out shoes
                                                                            The Book or Mormon in multiple languages
                                                                                 Chandellier in New MTC
                                                                             Samuel Smith-The first missionary

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