Homecoming Talk Info

After 2 years of serving the Lord in the North Adriatic Mission, Nathan Neil is home! He will be speaking at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on June 11th at 9am PST

The address is 21720 Northeast 29th Ave  Ridgefield WA 98642


We would love for you to come and welcome Nathan, but if you are unable to come, here is the link (he will be speaking around 9:20am - it might be off during the passing of the Sacrament before he speaks). 



Also, here are some pictures of the tour we took of some of Nathan's mission areas after he was released via Zoom in Croatia.  The group included David (Dad) Alisa (Mom), Madison (older sister), Tyler (Maddie's husband), Jacob (older brother), Elle (Jacob's wife) and, of course Nathan.   I'm not including photos of the choice friends we met as I didn't ask permission, but that was definitely the highlights of our trip - meeting the people Nathan loved and who loved him.  
1.  Saying our last goodbyes to the President and Sister Field. 
2.  Nathan right before being released with he missions leaders.
3.  David and Jacob were there for his release a few days before the rest of us arrived and did some touring around Zagreb Croatia and Slovenia.
4.  We enjoyed being in the  Rome Temple and visitor center.  Nathan's first time in 2 years attending a temple.  
5. 6.  Nathan and Jacob couldn't wait any longer to jump in the Adriatic Sea.   We pulled over on our drive in Montenegro and they did it together. 
7.  Kotor, Montenegro - Hiking a mountain to the ruins on top.  So beautiful!!!






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