Photos

Photos are in chronological order - Scroll to the bottom to see the latest!

Pre-Mission Photo Shoot

May 26th, 2015

8/26/15: Reporting to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah

Arrival at the MTC with Aunt Michelle, Quinn, & Uncle Kyle. In true Uncle Kyle fashion, Andrew got a big, wailing hug from Uncle Kyle while he yelled "Andrew, Don't leave me!" Hahahaha! Good Memories!

Andrew's Aunt, Uncle, and cousin picked him up from the airport in SLC and drove him down to the Missionary Training Center.

At the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah (MTC)
August 26th, 2015 - September 9th, 2015

Missionary Swagger at the MTC

3,500 missionaries at the MTC and they found each other! Gus Robinson and Andrew have been friends since they were tiny. Gus will be serving in the Philippines.

Elder Christenson & Elder Schick - first companions! These two will stay comps through their 2 weeks at the MTC. Complete opposites in every way - but such a good match!

"One elder in our zone got a package of Dr. Pepper (true nectar of the gods) only caffeine drink we had in a WHOLE WEEK. there was much rejoicing."

Elders: Schick, Christenson (companion), Wolfenden, Crainock The two on the right are "our roomies & Zone Leaders"

Elder Pukahi - My mom and his mom (Laine) have known each other their whole lives and we met for the first time at the MTC!

Good times with new friends!

Classic point to where you are serving next to your companion pose! Eugene Oregon Here We Come!

"There was much rejoicing!!!" Someone's mom is a ROCK STAR!

My District

Ashely Mitchell teaches at the MTC - They grew up together in our home ward.

Heading to the gym for a little exercise.

Alex (Andrew's younger brother) putting a flag in Provo, UT. We'll transfer it to Eugene after Elder Schick arrives there.

Arrival at the OEM (Oregon Eugene Mission)
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

President Russell, Elder Schick, and Sis. Russell. These two oversee all of the missionaries in the OEM! What a job! We are so very grateful for them!

Companions: Elder Adams will be training Elder Schick

1st Area: Veneta, Oregon
September 9th, 2015 - January 11th, 2016

9/14/15: Companion - Elder Adams

Elder Schick's profile photo on his newly created Facebook page.

The Elders live in a duplex next door to some recent converts - that they LOVE! I hear that the smoking salmon is on the agenda!

Sent via email: "We are excited to have your son in our ward!" -Bishop Jones

It makes a mama's heart happy to see that her son is in a place where they love him! What a great bishop! I am certain his lovely wife is behind the camera and I grateful for her efforts! ~Thank you for loving my son Bishop Richard Jones and family~

These two are ready to WHITE WASH Veneta, Oregon! Elder Adams is 6'3" and played basketball for Dixie State his freshman year. I hear he has a mean DUNK!

Elder Schick and Elder Adams are a perfect match! They seem to both be fun-loving and light hearted and are making connections all over town - and having a blast!

9/21/15

A double rainbow before Zone Conference

Elder Schick is enjoying himself and his companion in the city of Veneta (pronounced Va-nee-duh). It's fun to 'hear' his personality through his emails.

A panoramic shot of the ward's Harvest Day Chili Cook Off.

His heart will forever and always be at the lake

9/28/15: P-Day Shenanigans

#LoveWhereYouLive moments this week as Elder Schick and Elder Adams made a trip to the University of Oregon "The Ducks" and took a NEATure walk near their home in Veneta.
Missions are a lot of work, but there is time set aside each week for them to explore their surroundings and take adventures!

10/5/15: General Conference

Watching conference - not a huge crowd.

They found the Ice Cream Man!

Andrew is thrilled to have found a Peruvian couple in town - they made him Ceviche and papas! With a little Inca Kola on the side - YUM!

10/26/15: Transfers
Still in Veneta! New companion: Elder Meyers

Elder Meyers and I on a cool mountain road after some "off roading" through the muddy road. Thankfully we didn't get stuck!
This poor car was well taken care of by the sisters before us - we are certain this is the first time it's ever been this dirty.

Elder Schick is in love with Oregon!
How could you not be? It is absolutely beautiful.
Mom sent him a sun light bulb to put in his desk lamp and a little vitamin D. It was a great suggestion from a dear friend who lived in Oregon. Sending a little sunshine to my Arizona boy! Although, I think he is in love with the rain!
He told us that it is very Skyrim or Lord of the Rings like...

11/9/15: Because Oregon

"Some dude packing heat in his car"

"Here's a dragon... because Oregon"--->

11/16/15: District Photo

11/23/15
Finding new converts with compelling stories from Vietnam and fantastic gun collections.

Transfers! Still in Veneta, new companion: Elder Terrell
12/7/15

We found the most prized Chanterell mushroom, and rather large ones as well! These are like really desireable, so we were super stoked to find some massive ones! Apparently they fetch a pretty price too, so we might make some bank as well💰💰

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Love, The Elders in Veneta, Oregon
(Schick & Terrell) 12/12/15

It is wonderful when you receive special little texts from ward members about your missionary. This beautiful photo, of these two amazing men, came from the bishop of their ward. They are celebrating Christmas with their ward family.

Christmas Day Skype Call Home!

12/25/15: He looks and sounds really good - mama's heart is resting much easier now!

Look at that smile! That is one happy missionary!

Brothers - Best Friends - Greatest Pals

12/28/15: Snow at the ward building

TRANSFERS!

1/12/16: Elder Schick is leaving Veneta and heading to Melrose!
~Here are a few of the families he will miss from his first area~

Bishop Jones & Family

Yes mom, I am excited about transfers!

The Oilar Family

The Storey Family

1/18/16: 1st Week in Melrose

Getting to know the area with the Harker family

We went tracting one day and we knocked on this dude's door. He had a
Master Chief helmet sitting on his porch, from the game Halo. I asked
him before we left if he was the Halo fan and he said yes! So we
talked Halo a bit, then he straight up offered me the Master Chief
helmet... For free. I was stunned, my childhood dream was to have one,
and now I’m getting offered one, a really nice one, for free. I thought
the dude was joking, but he says his head is too fat to wear it and
rather make someones day then have it sit there. So I took it!!!!! Now
I have this Master Chief helmet sitting on my desk, that I may or may
not wear during studies...

2/1/16: Around Town

View out of our apartment

Just for you mom!

2/8/16: Zone Nerf War!

Yup - that's Elder Schick, rockin' the Master Chief helmet and KC Royals shirt!

A little Oregon LOVE! Such a beautiful area.