Friday, April 23, 2010

TRANSFERS AGAIN

A Musical Farewell



Sister Monson and Sister McCall will be leaving Jena.


"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"




The Sisters Leave

Our Last Picture Together in Jena

The Train is Late

We Had a Wonderful Transfer Together


These two have known each other for several years. It is hard to say goodbye.

Auf Wiedersehen



The Elders Arrive

Because the train was late for the Sisters, we were late getting to the other train station to pick up Elder Foch. We found him in the City Center looking for us.

Up the Stairs Again
We went back to the Train Station to welcome his new companion.

He was not on the train.

We wait an hour for the next train

Elder Speelman Arrives!

Together At Last!


Oh, no, The Stairs Again!


We are happy that we have Elders back in Jena.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

OUR BRANCH PRESIDENT MOVES

The Branch turns out to help President Moeller and family move to Gotha


We tape...

...paint...

...load the truck...

...and eat.





The Next Day

Jena Branch Conference

Our District Presidency and other leaders came to our Branch Conference, released President Moeller and sustained President Tandetsky as our new Branch President. After the meeting, the Senior Sisters served a meal that they had prepared the night before.

The Moeller Family

We will miss these beautiful children. Notice the knife and fork. They learn how to eat European style early here.


Our Newest Member and Our New President


President Tandetsky. He has been a member for four years, two of that serving a mission in England. He will do a great job!


After dinner, President Schumann (our District President) played a tune.


Sister McCall and Sister Gill practice for a missionary fireside held later that day.


Goodbye dear President Moeller and Daniela. Thank you for your love and service.

MIXED ACTIVITIES




A HEART ATTACK !

We came home one evening to a heart attack created by our four young Sisters who had "borrowed" our keys to use the copy machine at the church.

There were scriptures written on some of the hearts and sweet messages of love.



We continued to find them in our scriptures, bathroom, pencil case and even the computer. We felt loved!



Ian's Birthday

Ian invited his band members and other non member friends and made sure that there were enough missionaries to visit with them.


We sang several songs with him. He loves to sing!

His friends entertained us too.


P-Day in Jena


We had planned to have a picnic on the Saale River but it rained, so here we are in the Gemeinde (Church). Instead of sandwiches, we had Taco Salad.

We ate, emailed ...

...and shared stories.


Ian happened by and we twisted his arm to entertain us.




Spieleabend


JAE (Young Single Adults) Game Night at the Senior Sisters


Playing UNO


Sabrina's horse got a little frisky.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Antje's Baptism

All the Sisters who Taught Her and Love Her
Antje will be a wonderful asset to our Branch.

Our Branch Mission Leader Ralph (Who Has a Vested Interest In her) and Elder Watkins Who Found Her


The program was wonderful!





Antje and Sister McCall Sing "When I Am Baptized"




Everyone loves Antje and Sister Boseman.


Group Hug