Mission Preparation

Steven received his mission call on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to New York, New York South, Spanish Speaking.  The mission includes the areas of Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Bermuda. 


See the alumni website at:  http://www.mission.net/new-york/new-york/south/


Some family and friends have asked what they could do to help.  Below is a list of items needed before Steven leaves:


  • Suits (2) - purchased
  • White Shirts (8-10) - purchased
  • Ties (5-6)  purchased
  • Slacks (2) - purchased
  • Belts (1-2) Dark, conservative, no braided or canvas types
  • Garments (8-10) purchased
  • Shoes (2) - purchased
  • Water-resistant boots (1):  Size 10 1/2 Conservative style, black, cordovan or dark brown, durable, comfortable, sturdy, good arch support.  Rubber soles highly recommended.
  • Socks (8-10) Socks should be a solid, dark color that matches the slacks. (Dark Brown or Black) - Purchased
  • Gym clothes:  2 below-the-knee shorts (to be worn only for sports activity), 2-3 shirts, 1 supportive undergarment, athletic shoes and socks.
  • Coat:  Raincoat; dark, water-resistant, conservative, with zip-out liner for warmth. - Purchased
  • Cold weather accessories:  Gloves, scarf, ear-bands, winter hat.  Dark, conservative.  Gloves should be waterproof, and breathable to avoid problems from excessive sweating.
  • Baptismal clothing - purchased
  • Bedding:  purchased
  • Small first-aid kit:  Include sun screen (gel is recommended) and lip balm, with at least a 30% SPF protection rating, one non-aerosol container of mosquito repellent, thermometer, decongestant, fever reducer, pain reliever, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch cream, anti-fungal cream, ace bandage or athletic tape, Vaseline, banda ids hand santizer.
  • Medicine:  3 tubes of sunscreen and lip balm with at least a 30% SPF protection rating, multi-vitamins.
  • Miscellaneous:  Small sewing kit, shoe shine kit -  purchased, wind-up or battery alarm clock, laundry bag, small flashlight, batteries, inexpensive watch.
  • Luggage - Purchased