Dear Brother and Sister Hoggan:
On 03 April 2013, your son, Elder Aaron Smith Hoggan will complete his service in the Russia Novosibirsk Mission and return home. He has had a deep and lasting impact upon the work here in Russia. He has served valiantly as one of those "few" servants called to labor in "the nethermost parts of the vineyard", working with "the Lord of the Vineyard" to graft the "natural branches" back into their "mother tree". (See Jacob 5) I know that you will rejoice in his homecoming. He will bring with him a powerful testimony and spirit.
Elder Hoggan has labored in the cities of Novokuznetsk, Novosibirsk and Barnaul. He has served in positions of trust and leadership, including Trainer, District Leader and Office Elder. He has been faithful as a missionary and has been a beacon of light to his converts, his companions and fellow missionaries and to the Saints in Russia. His legacy as a missionary will bear fruit for generations to come.
Elder Hoggan is by far the most obedient and focused young missionary we have had. For example, he has read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover nearly every month of his mission. He has served as a significant mission leader, including assignments as a district leader in two cities, as a trainer twice, and as an office elder. Elder Hoggan has a place in our hearts forever! Sister Gibbons and I have come to love him. We return him to your home with deep gratitude and joy. May the Lord bless Elder Hoggan and your family forever.
With kindest regards,
President Daniel Bay Gibbons
Russia Novosibirsk Mission
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