Officially ELDER Purcell.
We call it a "setting apart" where an ordinance is performed and a future missionary is blessed to carry out his calling before he (or she) embarks on their journey to serve a mission for the Lord. A future missionary is "set apart" from the world to serve as a full-time missionary and consecrate all his (or her) time and efforts to serving the Lord. Once "set apart" you must be obedient with exactness because it will keep you safe and protected by our Heavenly Father.
Elder Purcell was able to bear his testimony along with his eldest sister and Dad to share his beliefs and experiences as to why he chose to serve and how he got a desire. He also thanked his family and friends for their examples and helping his desire to grow more. It was a very spiritual meeting filled with family and friends who travelled near and far to be there and witness Brother Purcell become Elder Purcell. It was followed by food and bitter sweet goodbyes.
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