Letter from President and Sister Merkley, Skyler's mission president and his wife

August 14, 2009

Dear Brother and Sister Silcock,

We are pleased to inform you that your son Elder Skyler K. Silcock has been called to be a "trainer" in the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission. Elder Silcock has been called of the Lord to fullfill this assignment, for the Lord knows that he is qualified and capable to succeed in doing this work.

In this mission, the calling of "trainer" is the most sacred and important leadership position. We personally feel that the first few months in the life of a new missionary will generally determine his success as a missionary. Your son has accepted the responsibility to see that all is done, through the diligent use of the gifts with which he has been blessed, in the development of the new missionary.

Elder Silcock is a fine missionary and we are honored to serve with him. Please accept our personal thanks and appreciation for you and your family, and especially for your support of your son.

Sincerely,

President Richard E. and Betty Lu Merkley
OKLAHOMA TULSA MISSION