Some of you have already seen a few of these pictures. Come with us now and feel the spirit of the program.
President Moeller (and his son) welcomed everyone.
Sabrina and Ian set the tone for the program with a duet. "Freude schoener Goetterfunken", from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Ian organized the Branch Choir. Sabrina, though not a member, was excited to help us with the program.
Ralph, our First Reader chose the scriptures we used and is First Counselor and the Branch Mission Leader.God is Our Heavenly Father
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son. that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." 
The Missionary Sisters sing, "Er sandt seinen Sohn" (He Sent His Son)
Conny, a new member, was the Second Reader.Jesus Created All Things Under the Direction of the Father
3 Nephi 9:15
"Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God, I created the Heavens and the Earth and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me: and in me hath the Father glorified His name."
The Gottschald sisters sing, "Ich weiss das Gott Vater mich liebt" (I Know Heavenly Father Loves Me)
Ronny, a new member, is the Third Reader.
Jesus is the Light of the World
Jesus is the Light of the World
John 8:12
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life." 
The Jena Branch Choir sings, "Blickt auf den Herrn" (Press Forward Saints)
Bohda, newly married to Michal on the far right, (who gave the opening prayer), is our Fourth Reader.Jesus is Our Example
He shows us how to pray:
Matthew 6:9-13
" After this manner therfore pray ye: Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen"
Ian sings, " The Lord's Prayer"
He showed us by His example how important baptism is:Mark 1:9-11
"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized of John in Jordon and straightway coming out of the water, He saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him: and there came a voice from heaven saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
The Elders sing, "Taufe" (Baptism)
A Beautiful Piano Solo by Daniela, our Branch President's Wife
From Jesus We Receive Strength and Comfort
Isaiah 26:4
"Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength." "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation.
Sabrina and Ian sing, "Dei du mit mir" (Hold Thou My Hand Dear Lord)
Jesus Is LoveJohn 15:9-13
"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in His love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Missionaries sing: "Liebet einander" (Love One Another)
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As you listen to the videos remember, that there were Angels singing with us that Sunday.
Jesus is the Good ShepherdJohn 10:14-16
"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
The Gottschald Sisters sing, "Des Heilands Liebe" (I Feel My Savior's Love)
He Is Our Rock and Sure Foundation
Heleman 5:12
"And now my sons remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and mighty storm shall beat upon you it shal have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall."
The Branch Choir sings, "O fest die ein Felsen" (How Firm a Foundation)
Psalms 9:1-2
'I will praise thee O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to they name, O thou most High. Sister Fourtina's Father brought his French Horn and her flute when he came to pick her up. They played : "Schoenster Herr Jesus" ( Beautiful Savior)
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Jesus is our Savior and RedeemerIsaiah 60:16
.....and thou shalt know that I the Lord am thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.Mosiah 3:5-8
For behold, the time cometh and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and furing all manner of diseases And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.And low, he shall suffer temptations. and pain of body, and hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people. And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning: and his mother shall be called Mary.
Tiffy leads the congregation in "Erstaunt un bewundernd" (I Stand All Amazed)
President Apel, counselor to our Mission President, gives an inspiring talk about the Savior.
Ronny bears his testimony of the SaviorJesus Lives Today
Job 19:25
"For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth."
Sabrina sings, "Ich wiess, dass, mein Erloeser lebt" (I Know That My Redeemer Lives)
D&C 133:36-38
"And now, verily saith the Lord, ....this gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. And the servants of God shall go forth, saying with a loud voice: Fear God and give glory to Him for the hour of his judgment is come.Erfurt District Missionaries sing, "Sehet ihr Voelker" (Hark All Ye Nations)
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We were blessed to have a full house, including fifteen visitors. The spirit was felt by all and Angels surrounded us.
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We were blessed to have a full house, including fifteen visitors. The spirit was felt by all and Angels surrounded us.
Ralph with Tolik, our Ukranian friend who loves being with us but will only come to English class and some activities. 
Michal and Bohda are enjoying the feast the Relief Society provided. We are happy this young married couple moved into our Branch from the Chek Republik.
Elder Ashley with an non member who shows up every once in awhile. Hope he shows up in December. His mode of transportation is a bicycle.
Sister Fourtina with Her Parents Who Came from France, to Pick Her Up We will miss her.
