2015 May 32nd Ward Newsletter
Young Men and Women play Human Pacman
(special thanks to Dan Potts for the pictures)
Fred Johnsen entertains and teaches in Sunday School
Chelsea Strong makes a difference in the Community and on behalf of Carson Ross
Carson Ross' 1st grade teacher, Vangee Watts, who is in our Stake received an award from Zions bank as an outstanding teacher, Chelsea Strong nominated her for her hard work and dedication, especially in making sure Carson doesn't fall behind in school. After she prepares her lessons for the following day, and closes up the classroom, she goes to the Ross home to instruct Carson. They interviewed her on the radio and she said that she loves it when Carson can come to school. - This was on the radio
An Answer to his prayer: One cold afternoon Brother Greg Buckaway noticed Bishop Steve Higgs at work chipping away the ice from a neighbor's sidewalk. Greg asked Steve if he needed some help. Steve "warmed up" to that idea in a hurry. Soon Greg, Steve and others joined in the effort. It was then that Bishop Higgs quietly explained to Greg that right before his arrival he had been praying for someone to help.
A Visiting Teaching Moment
GAME AND PIZZA NIGHT
The M&M project for Pres. Hutchison
We received 268 service notes. They represented members efforts to increase their service and share how they did it!!
MISSIONARY MOMENTS
Here comes Elder Tanner Jorgensen!!
Dear Elder Jorgensen,
I know the people of Milwaukee, Wisconsin will feel blessed to have someone as amazing as you to teach them of the amazing gospel of Jesus Christ! - Allyse Jorgensen
Hello from Elder Dylan Draper in Germany:
From Dylan Draper:
Subject: Mission Update
The wonderful zone leaders in district Teargarten had TWO BAPTISMS. It was super exciting. I was privelaged to take part in the teaching of these two newest members. Their names are Naomi and Orn. They are just wonderful. The spirit was way strong at their baptism and an investigator of ours came as well.
We are still waiting on the ipads. I am not sure how much longer it should take, but we'll see. It will be exciting how much work we will be able to do.
My companion is wonderful and incredibly funny.
I haven't got much time and I am kind of in a smokey internet cafe, so I wish you all the best.
It is increadible to be a missionary. I could not imagine how else I would be learning what I am able to learn right now. It is hard sometimes. We try to help others, but they don't want to help themselves sometimes. I have found out that the Lord has his purposes for every last thing that we go through. He knows exactly what we have to do to become more like him. He has it all planned. I know that he loves us and sent his Son. He is a God of grace, mercy, and love. I know that he hears my prayers and he changes me. I know that he can make us strong when we pray and look to him at every moment.
And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow inthe knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.
Mosiah 4:12
Elder Draper
Hello Everyone
The work in Berlin is going wonderfully. Here are a few things that happened this week.
The day of ruined clothing
We went to go help some less active members build a couch after an emergency call in the morning telling us that they had nowhere to sit. Naturally we went straight over there and began. We did some work, but we eventually had to go because of some appointments. We planned to come back later in the day. After our appointment, we went to get some lunch. I bought a shawarma sandwich. We had to get on the train to go a couple stops, so I could not eat my sandwich immediately (eating is not allowed on the u bahn). As we were arriving, my companion pointed out that I was holding it all to close to my stomach. I got covered in grease. It soaked through my pants, tie, and shirt. We had to go back and change. After this, we went to our service project again. The appartment was super dusty, and I mean desert dusty. Anyway, after the complicated process of building a simple couch, my grey pants had turned white. I had to change again before we went to our next appointment.
We had another couple guys tell us that we were of the devil and so is America. This is starting to be a more regular occurance lately. They told us that the devil was trying to trick us buy making us feel good and doing good deeds.
Zoo
One of the lions got really angry and started roaring at the tourists. Super cool... Elder Glissmeyer feeding the birds sunflower seeds, even though I told him it was a terrible idea.
Potsdam Palace
We were able to switch some P-day time to visit Potsdam with a new convert. It was super cool and huge. There are four palaces there. (see pictures)
We have some wonderful new members here. There is one family in particular that I really love. Especially because of their son, Berti. They are way active and always listen and learn.
Anyway... I am running out ouf time.
I know that this church is true. I know that Christ is at the head of it. All that he has ever given or taught is for our benefit. He seeks only this. His mission is actually ours. To return to our Father. I have seen His help. I know that H-e will work for and with us.
The work in Berlin is going wonderfully. Here are a few things that happened this week.
The day of ruined clothing
We went to go help some less active members build a couch after an emergency call in the morning telling us that they had nowhere to sit. Naturally we went straight over there and began. We did some work, but we eventually had to go because of some appointments. We planned to come back later in the day. After our appointment, we went to get some lunch. I bought a shawarma sandwich. We had to get on the train to go a couple stops, so I could not eat my sandwich immediately (eating is not allowed on the u bahn). As we were arriving, my companion pointed out that I was holding it all to close to my stomach. I got covered in grease. It soaked through my pants, tie, and shirt. We had to go back and change. After this, we went to our service project again. The appartment was super dusty, and I mean desert dusty. Anyway, after the complicated process of building a simple couch, my grey pants had turned white. I had to change again before we went to our next appointment.
We had another couple guys tell us that we were of the devil and so is America. This is starting to be a more regular occurance lately. They told us that the devil was trying to trick us buy making us feel good and doing good deeds.
Zoo
One of the lions got really angry and started roaring at the tourists. Super cool... Elder Glissmeyer feeding the birds sunflower seeds, even though I told him it was a terrible idea.
Potsdam Palace
We were able to switch some P-day time to visit Potsdam with a new convert. It was super cool and huge. There are four palaces there. (see pictures)
We have some wonderful new members here. There is one family in particular that I really love. Especially because of their son, Berti. They are way active and always listen and learn.
Anyway... I am running out ouf time.
I know that this church is true. I know that Christ is at the head of it. All that he has ever given or taught is for our benefit. He seeks only this. His mission is actually ours. To return to our Father. I have seen His help. I know that H-e will work for and with us.
Hello Everyone
The work in Berlin is going wonderfully. Here are a few things that happened this week.
The day of ruined clothing
We went to go help some less active members build a couch after an emergency call in the morning telling us that they had nowhere to sit. Naturally we went straight over there and began. We did some work, but we eventually had to go because of some appointments. We planned to come back later in the day. After our appointment, we went to get some lunch. I bought a shawarma sandwich. We had to get on the train to go a couple stops, so I could not eat my sandwich immediately (eating is not allowed on the u bahn). As we were arriving, my companion pointed out that I was holding it all to close to my stomach. I got covered in grease. It soaked through my pants, tie, and shirt. We had to go back and change. After this, we went to our service project again. The appartment was super dusty, and I mean desert dusty. Anyway, after the complicated process of building a simple couch, my grey pants had turned white. I had to change again before we went to our next appointment.
We had another couple guys tell us that we were of the devil and so is America. This is starting to be a more regular occurance lately. They told us that the devil was trying to trick us buy making us feel good and doing good deeds.
Zoo
One of the lions got really angry and started roaring at the tourists. Super cool... Elder Glissmeyer feeding the birds sunflower seeds, even though I told him it was a terrible idea.
Potsdam Palace
We were able to switch some P-day time to visit Potsdam with a new convert. It was super cool and huge. There are four palaces there. (see pictures)
We have some wonderful new members here. There is one family in particular that I really love. Especially because of their son, Berti. They are way active and always listen and learn.
Anyway... I am running out ouf time.
I know that this church is true. I know that Christ is at the head of it. All that he has ever given or taught is for our benefit. He seeks only this. His mission is actually ours. To return to our Father. I have seen His help. I know that H-e will work for and with us.
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