Very touching! Over 30 years ago I served in the same mission (Canada Montreal) as my best friend (not cousin) and we reported to the MTC on the same day. When we got to the MTC, we learned we were companions! Fast forward to 2011, my son and daughter both get their calls within a month. You guessed it - they were both called to the same mission (France Lyon) and have even served in the same district! My daughter returns home in 10 days and we can't wait! God speed, Elders Pinnock!!

I leave for the Italy Milan Mission in 7 days! This video made me cry and made me that much more excited to share the gospel in this great land! Cant wait to meet these elders! I love this Church! ahhhhhh yeah

I've seen a lot of mission call/homecoming and LDS culture movies/videos, and this one is really impressed,love this family atmosphere

Ahh memories! I was called to serve in the Sydney Australia mission 2009-2011 and when I was six months out on the field, my older sister was called to serve there as well. She came when I was 1 year out and I ended up being her first district leader ever for her mission. Before she came out, my parents asked if it was okay that I (her brother) was going to be in the same mission, and all our stake president said was “Maybe she’s sent there to clean up her brothers mess.” Haha. It was partially true because she ended up baptizing two families that me and a companion found when I was still in training! Such a blessing to be able to serve alongside my sister.

My sister and brother got their calls the same day, to the Italy Padova Mission and the Italy Catania mission. A year later, the Padova mission was dissolved, split between the Rome mission and the Milan mission. My sister went to Milan, her president to Rome. 2 months before my sister came home, I got my call to the Italy Rome mission! I left two weeks after she got back, and had her mission president for the first year of my mission.

I remember watching this a few months ago now, what a great heritage, their grandfather was the mission president of the Pennsylvania Mission. He was a great man and I imagine he is smiling and so happy to see his grandsons going on missions. how exciting that they both are called to the same mission. This is wonderful!

I am so overwhelmed at these cousins and their calls. I, too, was called to the Italy Milan mission. I report to the MTC on May 1st. These Anzianos (Elders) are already so amazing. I can see their excitement to serve already. I cannot wait to meet them! Auguri Anzianos!

Milan is a Great Mission!...I am From Italy ..South I served in Milan in 1984..There are Lots Elected in Italy ..And The Spirit Will Guide You TO Them..I LOVED MY MISSION... Now I Live In Utah..I Wish I can serve again In Italy ....GOOD LUCK May The Lord Bless Both Of You!!..:)

congratulations Elders Pinnock. my family were the very first to be baptized in that mission over 150 years ago by Lorenzo Smow and his companions. what a very awesome blessing to go together

My husband was a missionary while Pres. Pinnock was the mission president in Harrisburg, PA. When we became engaged, we asked if he would perform our sealing in the Salt Lake Temple. He agreed to and before our marriage, Sis Pinnock and Pres. Pinnock met with us at their home and gave us awesome counsel and love! We were married 6/23/78. We LOVE the Pinnocks. My husband is wanting to know which sons are the dads of these two blessed elders! Love to you, Sis. Pinnock and you look great!!!

This is so beautiful! We love being full-time proselyting Missionaries! This is truly the Lord Jesus Christ work!

I had the privilege of serving my mission in Italy (and in the same mission as my cousin, too!) We were never companions but I saw her often. The people of Italy will be blessed to have both of you! Good luck!

Awesome!! That was MY MISSION too! You will love it there! It made watching this video even that more special when I heard my own mission being announced!!

It brings me to tears of joy to see them both called to the same mission and the love that have for each other congratulations owners. I hope you'll be companions as well.

My son, Anziano Taylor is in the MTC and leaves Tuesday to that mission. We are so excited for him. Lots of good kids headed that way! How fun to serve together, as counsins.

I've watched this at least 3 times, and it makes me cry every time! My brother and I report to the Brazil MTC July 10th--he is serving in Fortaleza, and I will be serving in Rio de Janeiro. It is SO exciting and comforting to be able to prepare with a beloved family member :) Just a few more weeks until we are in the MTC!!! HURRAH FOR ISRAEL!

Why am I crying???

Some will say “What are the odds of that happening?” I do believe this was one of divine intervention.

Wow. I'm so happy for the Pinnocks. You are a wonderful family. The Elders Pinnock will do a great job.

Great video! My son is on his way to Milan! He phoned from the airport in Chicago. There were about 27 in their group. His coworker also got her call to Milan. She enters the MTC July 2013. What a small world!!

Felicitaciones, yo salí a la misma misión el mismo día junto con mis dos hermanos. Uno de ellos fue mi líder de Distrito y estuvimos los tres en la misma área. Ellos terminaron su misión como compañeros. Fue un tiempo maravilloso. Felicitaciones.

Congratulations Elders!! I'm SUPER excited for you. Just so you both know I too have been called to Milan Italy to labor for the Lord. Although I fly to Italy the day you both enter the MTC, I look forward to already having some friends in the field! The Lord is truly hastening his work. Congrats again guys!

Congratulations, Elders! I will leave you with the same advice your grandpa left me and my husband when he performed our sealing in the Jordan River Temple on June 27, 1986..."Don't ever wear matching shirts"...Be YOURSELF! ( Ha!! A little difficult as missionaries!) Best Wishes!

I hope some day my son and nephew can have some experience like this!!! You made me cry... congratulations!!!

I had three months of overlap with my brother, so I wouldn't have been able to see my brother and best friend for almost four years. I was serving just across the mission border from him when he finished, (I was in Francavilla al Mare, he was in Bari,) so when he finished (Christmas 2003,) we got special permission for him to come up to my area and go on splits with me on Christmas day before touring Italy with my family and going home. I remains one of my favorite memories of my life.

So cool!! My little sister is serving there right now! :) Such tender mercies, best of luck to both you guys!!

Elders Pinock, My son just received his Eagle after his project was vandalized 3 times. He now, is working on the paperwork for his Mission. He turns 18 after he graduates. My husband & I are 1st generation Members & were it not for unselfish young people such as yourselves & my son, I shudder to think of how many lives would be lost. So, GO FORTH & LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!!!

Federico, when we volunteer for a 2-year mission we have no control over where we are sent. There are over 400 missions spread out all over the world. You can imagine there is great anticipation and excitement over where you will be sent. It's a very emotional thing, especially if you're sent to a foreign land that you are not familiar with and don't yet speak the language. For 2 cousins called to the exact same mission and reporting for service at exactly the same time is tremendously rare.

I didn't think it would, but this made me cry! congratulations :) The Lord truly blesses us

I got to spend a month in Italy on a temporary duty assignment while in the Air Force. Beautiful country.

Congrats elders. That Is too cool! My brother is serving currently. I know exactly what your families are feeling! Prayers always headin y'all's way..

I remember when i opened my call up! Congrats to both of them, and may they bring the Gospel those in Italy that need it most...

No way!! How cool! I was just called to serve in the Italy Milan mission. I report January 8th, 2014. I'm so excited!!!!! :)

That's so awesome to be able to see the elders open their calls that you'll be teaching in the MTC! They're lucky to have such an amazing teacher together!

Very inspiring. God speed Elders Pinnock.

I find it amazing that they get called to the same mission..

WOW HOW AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Called to Italy and that place that's awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you enjoy it down their and be great missionary's GOOD LUCK

I teach the missionaries headed to Milan/Rome at the MTC and I am looking forward to the incredible influence for good you will be there!

Elders!! I am Elder Lindsey, I am from St. George Utah and have also been called to serve in the Italy Milan mission! I report on June 12th! So I guess I'll be seeing you guys around! Haha :) congratulations on the call! And good luck to all three of us!

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this video! I’m 5 years late- but could still feel the joy and happiness. :)

even I am not a member of the church anymore, I served as a missionary in Switzerland and it was indeed a very very special time in my life ! May the Lord bless you, guys...

Seriously the coolest mission call opening ever! I am crying I am so happy for them... I hope they have an awesome mission... Love hugs and prayers from Montana! It doesn't look like they have any lack of support, but if they need it, PM me with their info and what they like to get from home, and I'd be happy to send them a care package!

love this video couldnt stop crying

God has purpose for both of you why He called to serve you in the same place. you both have a lot in store to serve theLord. may God bless both of you. take care always!

felicidades , se q fue inspiracion divina q fueran llamados a Milan Italy, tendran muchos bautismo , cuenten con mis oraciones para q sean protegidos siempre..........congratulations

Congratulations, Elders! What a wonderful day! As I sit back and watch the young men and women in my own ward get their mission calls, and as I watch my own children prepare (they are both in the YM/YW program), I can't help but be amazed at how AMAZING this generation of youth is. I don't believe there has EVER been a generation of LDS youth where such a HUGE number have been this prepared (and excited) to serve the Lord. It's truly incredible! God be with you, boys!

My neighbor Hunter Hansen of In South Sandy, UTAH was also called for Milan and on July 24th. So excting! I served in Southern Italy.

May the Lord bless you both!!

This made me cry!! Congrats Elders!! That is so awesome you are serving together!! I served a mission and it was the best decision I made. Good luck and God bless you!

this is absolutely without a doubt, AMAZING. brought tears to my eyes and it's such a great blessing for them both!!(:

My Nephew got his mission call to Spain,Madrid goes to the MTC in Spain the same day as you 2. Good luck to you both!!

its a really exciting for prospective lds missionaries to open up their mission calls and find out where they are going on their missions. for two cousins/best friends to be going to the exact same mission is almost unheard of. really exciting for them....

Yes he is! We love and miss him!

Ooohhh! So sorry!!! I'm very new to this type of medium &, in fact my comment to you was the first time I've ever commented on "You Tube." I didn't understand quite how it works, obviously! As a convert, I was just trying to be a "Missionary" myself since I didn't join the Church until WAY after I could have gone on a Mission! I'm glad to hear that you went on one! My sons have been raised to go, too. Hopefully, they'll all 3 do so! All I can do is keep trying but thanks for clearing things up!

So awesome you two! I don't even know you, but my heart is filled with so much joy for you two! You will have an amazing mission and after memories to share for a lifetime. :)

When I was serving my mission in Poland and visited Germany for a passport update, there were two brothers serving in the Berlin mission together and were made companions. I think these two elders can count on serving together in the same city.

Jacob 5:71-76 very heartwarming Elders

If these guys come to our ward we'll feed them properly :) Excited for you to come here!

I'm crying right now.....

Ha ha, they're going to have to have initials before the name Pinnock to tell them apart. :) Congratulations! Made my wife cry to watch.

I don't even know this family & I almost cried!!!! XD Congrats!!!!! That is super amazing!!!!

This is so amazing!

I served at the same time as my cousin in my mission. When you are in a place where everything is foreign and everyone down to the person you are living with you have only known for a couple of weeks/months it's really nice to see your cousin now and then.

i cry everytime

They will love Milan!

Blessings to you both.

"They made a mistake. Or a horrible, horrible blessing." Makes me laugh.

Oh I LOVE it!!!:) My boy, Chance is serving in Milan, he left for the MTC on Dec 5th and for Milan on Feb 9. His brother Cole is serving in Japan. :) I am happy for these cousins to be able to be together in the same mission. :) Thank you for sharing the video.

Congrats Elders!

That is a Amazing History...:)

Amazing!

Congrats Elders!!

Congratulations!!! You both will make great missionaries (:

I served in Italy (Padova Mission - the area of which is mostly covered by the Milan Mission today) nearly 40 years ago, with the original Italy Padova Mission - - forteza e auguri, aniziani fratelli.

That is so amazing!!! :)

Wow. How amazing. It flooded,back to when I got my call so many years ago. Congrats Elders! Maybe you'll get the opportunity to serve together as comps!

Even if we don't know each other we'd like to see you in Milan!!! :)

so awesome!

wow..that is so amazing. the church is sooo true!! :) good luck elders

My grandfather, Franco Marsiglio, lives in the city of Udine in the Milan mission. He lives on Via Pellegrino II. If you ever get the chance to meet him, tell him his grandson Luca wants him to feed you guys well.

They're both finding out where the prophet called them to serve as full-time missionaries for the next 2 years! Two years can be a long time for an 18-year-old. It's rare that 2 go to the same place. You apply separately, but it looks like these two are best friends and were called to serve in the same part of the world! It can be a very exciting and spiritual experience.

I believe these boys grandfather might be Hugh W. Pinnock. He was a good friend of our family and a college buddy of my dad, Martin Zachreson. Best of luck to these two boys. What a great thing!!!

And the Italy Milan Mission is waiting for you!! Me and other members over here so this video and can't wait to meet them! :) If you need info about this area, don't hesitate to contact me!!

Yay, congrats and all that stuff...I just want the sword letter opener!

Congratulations to both of you! I am watching this on the day you enter the MTC. My sons call is sitting on the table, waiting for him to come home from work. I thought I'd pass the time, anxiously, watching you tube video's on the subject. He's our first son to go. EXCITED!

Que lindo! Eu chorei! ♥

Exciting. Now go forth and serve our Lord.

this is awesome...congrats you guys

awesome stuff.....GO GUYS!!!!

Lindo esse vídeo!!

That's so neat!

Did they ever get to serve as companions to one another?

Super cool. Made me cry. Soooo.... how was the mission? (almost a decade ago! LOL.) I served in Milano, Italy also - in the 1980s. Wonderful experience, and I think about it every day, even after 30+ years.

auguri! forza milano!

The title kills me! Haha

oh awesome! maybe you'll see one of these two boys there in a few months... ;)

Just discovered that you two are, also, Olympus Titans!!!! So am I.

Yes! Stephen....the first one to open his call and we are Albert Choules' grandchildren!

this is unbelievable

GENIAL!!!!!