Thursday, May 20, 2010

JASMINE'S BAPTISM

Another Baptism in Erfurt

Jasmine and Elder Watkins, who baptized her...


...and the Sisters who taught her.


Antje and Jasmine, our two newest members, reflect happiness and joy.





BAPTISM
Mosiah 18:8–10

8. And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;

9 Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life— 10 Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?


HOLY GHOST

2 Nephi 31:13
...I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart,...with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism--yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water...behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel.





Going home...

...on the Strassenbahn...


...singing,with Ian (and his mother).

Sunday, May 16, 2010

ASSORTED ACTIVITIES

One Fine Sunday

Maren returns with her family to visit the Branch

Welcome back to Jena




The Primary put on a little program for the missionaries...

...presented by Jenni and Jessi.


Alejandro and his new wife, Ada, were honored on their return from Florida.


We welcome Britt and his new wife, Mandy


We are happy to see him again.

Britt came with his parents, sisters, brother in law and two cute little ones.









Leuchtenburg Castle

Queen of the Saale Valley
1899 postcard for the Hotel

It was P-Day and as usual for our P-Days lately it was foggy and cold. This medieval castle is close to Jena, high on a hill, with a beautiful view.


This was our Beautiful View







We climbed the highest tower and it didn't get any better...


...so we scanned this picture for you.


A Medieval Dog on the wall!?


Medieval People?



This rifle had beautiful mother of pearl inlaid in it.







Leuchtenburg means "Shining Castle".
1221 First mentioned in records as the ancestral castle of the Lord of Lobdeburg-Leuchtenburg
1333 Sold to the Earls of Schwarzburg
1392 Captured by the Wettin Landgraves
1396-1700 Political Center for surrounding Villages

1700-1800 Prison, Poor House and Lunatic Asylum

1873 Hotel

1921 Youth Hostel and a Center for the Youth Movement

1997 Closed
The museum and castle remain open for tours.







The Dungeon




There was a beautiful Porcelain Museum where we dared not go because it was presented with photographs of nude women.


As we leave the fog begins to clear.


The Taxi Took Us to the Train


Waiting for the Train Home







Mother's Day

The Missionaries honored us by bring along chairs to sit in while waiting for the Strassenbahn


Ian invited his mother and all the missionaries for a yummy meal.
He gave the Mother's Day talk in Church and paid a special tribute to his non-member mother.


Our Mother's Day Baskets From Ian and His Mother






The "Food Fairy" Strikes Again....and Again

Eight different times in two weeks we found bags like this at our door.











The first week was before Sister Wells birthday and the next week was before Mother's Day. We hope this woman gets counseling soon. Our cupboards are overflowing. We have been feeding the JAEs, the missionaries and the Branch members.




Another Gathering at Ian's

Ian is a good member missionary. He invites his non member friends and the missionaries to his home for "tea" and fun.





Happy Birthday Sabrina

We love you.





Joseph, our former District Leader in Magdeburg, visits us from Holland

He brought his girlfriend, Angelika, with him. We have a special relationship with this young man.





Happy Birthday Sister Wells

This was really a surprise!


Thank you Sisters and Elders for the beautiful sweater and scarf.

Benjamin entertains us as we eat the birthday cake.




A Visit From Jennie

We served with Jennie in Magdeburg. She returned for a visit via France.


She loves us!


How many can you get in one small kitchen?


Friends Forever


Dancing is required with Jennie



Heading Home
This is easier??