Glad Tidings from Cumorah: LDS missionaries in a former Methodist parsonage

We were met in the parking lot of the Methodist church on Main Street in Palmyra, one of the churches on the Four Corners, by Jeff Flynn, our landlord, where we were introduced to our apartment/home, a renovation of the parsonage behind the church. Jeff and his wife, Linda, who are LDS members, bought the church where they have renovated part of it into a Bed and Breakfast. The Methodists sold it to him about 18 months ago. They completely renovated the parsonage into two apartments, and ours is the largest and most charming. We feel so lucky and blessed to be here. Someone told the Flynn’s that they should paint it because it looks like the house in the movie “Up”. It’s an old home (built sometime in late 1800s). There is original wood floors and moldings. They have furnished and decorated it so well. I feel happy whenever I come inside.

"Four Corners" with church on each corner - Former Methodist church is upper left

The parsonage is the building in the upper middle with gray roof directly north of the church

Jeff and Linda Flynn, our landlords

Painted, it could look like the house in “Up” Us ringing the Methodist Church bell

We spent Saturday shopping (there’s a Costco in Rochester about 30 min away, and a Walmart even closer) and getting things we needed. It’s kind of frustrating knowing that we left everything that we’ve needed to buy here, but it seems to feel okay because we are so happy to be here.

I’m getting along in a queen bed, which seems like a sacrifice from our Sleep Number, but it’s new so I’ll be okay. We’re so tired every night, it feels great just to get into bed.

Sunday took us to the Palmyra Ward, a large congregation made larger by the many visitors. So many nice people welcomed us. Many of them are also ordinance workers in the temple, so we will see them each week. The temple and chapel are next to each other on Temple Road.