Elder Kopischke and Elder Psota.

 

Elder Kopischke also knows Elder Psota's father. We had the privilege of meeting Brother Psota when he visited Athens for the Seminaries and Institutes.

Still in Cyprus.

 

Elder Kopischke knows Elder Yates' father and it was nice to get this picture for those back in bonnie Scotland.

The Mission Tour Continues.

 

Here we are all in Cyprus. The spirit was so strong I could see the missionaries hardly daring to blink in case they missed something. Elder Kopischke continued to teach us from the scriptures and answered many questions of the soul.

The Thessalonians!

 

This wonderful group of missionaries all worked together to create a song for the Greece Athens Mission. It all started with Elder Muurling who put pen to paper and shared a verse with us at a training meeting. President Charles asked him to work on it further which he did with the rest of the zone.
They sang it for us and Elder Kopischke. The song talks about one day seeing a Temple in this great land. We were all stirred in our hearts and the tears flowed. I will get the words and share them with you, maybe even a recording the next time we are in Thessaloniki.

Elder Kopischke Visits the Mission.

 

We had the joy of welcoming Elder Kopischke on a Mission Tour he is the President of the Europe Area. The picture is of the Athens and Thessaloniki Zones. Elder Kopischke taught us from the scriptures and filled our hearts with those great messages from the prophets.

A Lovely Picture.

 

Elder Stelter had the privilege of baptising Stella.

Stella's Baptism February 2011

 

Stella is a lovely young woman who was taught the gospel by Sisters Jung and Braaksma. Both her mother and older sister have been baptised. I had the privilege of sitting in on a lesson and found that Stella was well prepared to enter the waters of baptism.

We Love Mail !

 

It is always lovely to see the missionaries get letters and packages from home. Elder Mossner was persuaded by Sister Jung to open his package, a big mistake! Although we did get to share some chocolate treat, thank you lovely Sister Mossner. Elder Jentzsch is above being bribed for information on the upcoming transfers, though the chocolates are very tempting.

Athens Fundamentals of Preach My Gospel.

 

Some of the pictures show the missionaries sitting opposite each other, this is an exercise in asking inspired questions. We are quiet and reach heavenward for a question to ask. Some examples of an inspired question would be-"What would it mean to you to know that Joseph Smith was a prophet?" " How would you feel if you knew that you could be with your family forever?"

A Valentine Baby.

 

Elder and Sister Ollerton invited us over on Valentines Day for a fabulous meal. I am so sorry that I didn't include pictures, I was so busy eating!! That may be have been for the best, because for the first two courses we could only use our fingers. Elder Davis was born on Valentines day so we sang him a rousing happy birthday. I promise that the couples in the top left picture are not standing on the deck of a boat. This is the Ollerton's front balcony.

Back to Athens.

 

Thank you Elders Muurling and Wells for seeing us safely back to the airport.

Happy Birthday!

 

Sunday 13th February we have the pleasure of wishing happy birthday to Sister Simmons. By way of celebration Sisters Simmons and Frohlich load up with copies of the Book of Mormon to share with the good people of Thessaloniki.

Sunset in Thessaloniki.

 

Back to the Noodle Bar.

 

No, not a second visit. In the group picture I couldn't see Elder Steeby so well.

Role Playing.

 

Role playing and reaching heavenward for inspired questions.

Time for Table Hockey.

 

Still in Thessaloniki.

 

Elder Bavelas is deep in thought. Time to enjoy a meal at the Noodle Bar. We always think of Elder and Sister Shute when we come here.

Training in Thessaloniki 11th February 2011

 

How wonderful to be in Thessaloniki with this brave band of missionaries. They are small in number but so powerful in testimony and desire to work.

PIE!

 

Elder Steeby instructed us on many topics one being companionship exchanges. He taught us to remember PIE. P for Praise which should be sincere and merited. I for Instruct give training and ideas on what could be improved. E for Encourage speak in a positive and motivating manner.

Still in Cyprus.

 

Which missionaries have spotted the camera? Lots of time to practice teaching gospel principles, and share successful ideas.

Cyprus Specialised Training-8th Feb. 2011

 

Here are some of the comments from the missionaries.
"If we have faith there is no reason to fear" " Fear comes from Satan and robs us of our strength"
"Our hope and faith will hold us when the storms of life come"

Smiling Through the Tears.

 

At the Airport in Larnaca.

 

Saying goodbye to people we have come to love and admire is never easy. We rejoice with the Kennedys in the great service they have given. Elder and Sister Niebuhr are of to Athens for some CES training and will be back in Cyprus in a few days. In fact here is the measure of their desire to work- they opted out of a tour of Athens so they could be back with the members in Nicosia.

Hello to the Niebuhrs !

 

We are so pleased to have had the opportunity to meet up with the Niebuhrs. They will be serving in the Nicosia Branch in Cyprus. We feel of their spirits and know of their desire to serve the Lord with all of their might.

Farewell to the Kennedys.

 

It is the 7th of February in Nicosia Cyprus, and time to say goodbye to Elder and Sister Kennedy. They are loved by the missionaries and the members. They have both given of themselves so unselfishly and without hint of complaint. We have been truly blessed to have had the privilege of getting to know these elect children of our Father in Heaven.

Time to Leave...

 

The time has come for the sisters to leave, but there is always time for one more pose.