Interesting facts....

Here are some fun facts about the mission that Trey will be serving in.....

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (French: République démocratique du Congo), known until 1997 as Zaire, is a country located in Central Africa, with a small length of Atlantic coastline. It is the third largest country (by area) in Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is, with the population more than 68 million, the eighteenth most populous nation in the world, and the fourth most populous nation in Africa, as well as the most populous country where French is an official language.

Capital(and largest city): Kinshasa
Official language: French
Recognised regional languages: Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Tshiluba
Government: Semi-presidential republic
President: Joseph Kabila
Prime Minister: Adolphe Muzito
Independence: from Belgium on 30th of June 1960
Area: Total 2,344,858 km2 (12th) 905,355 sq mi
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)
Population: July 2009 estimate 68,692,542 (19th)

The first stake in the Republic of Congo, the Brazzaville Republic of Congo Stake, was organized on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, under the direction of Elder Steven E. Snow of the Seventy and president of the Africa Southeast Area and Elder Christoffel Golden Jr., of the Seventy and first counselor in the area presidency.

The mission was created in 1987.

Mission Call

Trey recieved his mission call today, Wednesday, February 24th, 2010! He has been called to serve in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa Mission! He will be speaking French and he reports to the MTC in Provo, Utah on June 16th! Congratulations Trey! We couldn't be happier for you! We know you will make an amazing missionary and that the people of the Congo will be lucky to have you lead and guide them!!! We love you!