It's Official...He's now Elder Houghton

Max was set apart as a missionary tonight in our home by our stake president, President Gagon.  It was a beautiful night.  The whole stake presidency came (President Gagon, President Moore, and President Maw) along with Max's grandparents and brothers and sisters.

He was set apart by President Gagon with President Moore, President Maw, Max's dad (Lee Houghton), Max's Grandfathers (Harold Peterson and Dennis Houghton), and Max's brothers (Scott Houghton and Cole Houghton) assisting. So, it is now official. He is a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tomorrow he enters the Missionary Training Center (MTC) and begins his two-year mission. It is such a bittersweet experience. We all know he is doing what he needs to do and going where he needs to be but we will sure miss him at home! You will do a great job Elder Houghton!