Saturday, 30 April 2011
Time for one more photo!
Look whose here!
Daniella is Home!
Sister Daniella Rojas returned home yesterday on the 29th April 2011. She served in the Illinois Chicago Mission and 'Returns With Honour' She was interviewed for her release by President Charles and then removed her missionionary badge. It was an emotional moment for her as she placed her hand over her heart to the space her badge had occupied for the last eighteen months.
Opah!
Around and around they go.Sister Ollerton in the red jacket and Sister Mower next to her. Opah!
3 Island Hop for Preparation Day.
This is Hydra a two hour boat trip from Athens. We didn't have very long to look around ,but we were so happy as there seemed to be a picture postcard moment around every corner .Most of their supplies are moved around the island by donkeys.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
A Baptism in Paphos.
Krasimir Petkov was baptised by Brother Caprini along the rugged coast of Paphos .Elder Held and Elder Kopischke had the privilege of teaching Krasimir and witnessing the baptism. It had been a windy day with powerful waves and rainy skies, but as they walked into the waves the sky directly overhead was a beautiful blue. 
Eggs at the Ready!
Red eggs abound in Greece at Easter Time. The red represents the Atonement, and the egg itself reminds us of rebirth. There is a knockout competition of tapping your egg with another egg, the one whose egg remains whole is the winner.
The Night of Ayio Fos.
This is the Saturday night before Easter Sunday which is called the night of the Holy Light. We gathered at the little church on the top of Lycabbettos just before midnight. The light is brought out of the church at midnight and everyone assembled lights their candles. It is traditional to say "Xristos Anesti" and the reply is "Alithos Anesti" meaning "Christ is Risen "and "Truly He has Risen." This picture is one of my very favourites, it is Eder Balhorn with a smile that reflects what is in our hearts. We know that our Saviour lives.
Beneath the Lion and the Lamb.
Michael with Elder Rodiguez and his friend Theologos who is a recent convert.
All Dressed in White.
It was a joy to be with these two brethren on the day of their baptism. We had a musical presentation from Sisters Frohlich and Braaksma and Elders Mower, Cook and Mossner. They sang "The Iron Rod" and the power of the words and music brought a sweet spirit to the meeting . Sister Lindita Sallo member of the Acropoli Branch spoke on Baptism, and Sister Ollerton spoke on the Holy Ghost. They spoke with such conviction that my heart was lifted up to rejoice in the joy of being alive and a part of this moment.
Alireza is Baptised.
Alireza Hahdavi is pictured between Elders Rodriguez and Stelter, this was taken just before his baptism.
Michael is Baptised in Halandri.
Here we have Michael Papadopoulos with Elders Mossner and Cook. Michael was baptised by Elder Rodriguez on Saturday 23rd April 2011.
Out in the Meditteranean Sea.
Kaige was baptised by his brother Kevin and Kloee was baptised by her father Troy Allen Kartchner. This will be a never to be forgotten moment. God bless them both.
Sweet family moment.
Mummy Sheila with son Kevin and husband Troy, and of course those darling twins.
Kaige and Kloee.
Here are the twins with President Hughes ( President of the Limassol Branch). They are sitting so reverently as they await the time for baptism.
The Baptism of Kaige and Kloee.
These two little angels are the grandchildren of Elder and Sister Sorensen. They were baptised in Limassol while visiting with their family.
Friday, 22 April 2011
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