I feel like this week was just full
of tons of surprises. To start off the week, Sister Mittleman and I celebrated
a mini Oktoberfest in our apartment. There was a huge Christmas market looking
things set up in the city center for Oktoberfest. The air smelled of beer and
bread and they had loud music playing in the background. That is something I
dearly love and will miss about this country. In Germany they have traditions.
These traditions are a part of their culture and will forever stay a part of
their culture.
Another surprise was at the Kartoffelfest (potato celebration).... haha! The ward had this activity all about potatoes. It was so fun! We learned about potatoes and we ate potatoes in all kinds of different forms. This is something you would literally only find in Germany.... the people here love their potatoes. It was a really well planned activity and everyone had a good time. Many of the members invited their friends. Let’s go! Kartoffelfest 2015!
This week, we were also able to help a sister fix up a room to take in a refugee from Syria. I am sure you all know about the war and that many refugees are fleeing to Europe. This sweet sister decided to foster a little child until her parents can make it here. Christ taught through acts of charity and this sister is an amazing Christ like example to me. She knows that it will not be easy, but she is prepared to do what she can to make an influence on this little girl and her family.
And last but not least, general conference. General Conference is really what every missionary looks forward to on the mission because we get to hear the leaders of our church speak and bear witness of Christ. It is super cool. Because the time difference here, we were able to watch most of the sessions, but not all. This General Conference in itself was full of surprises; we were able to take part in the historical event of watching three new apostles be sustained. I am excited to hear the inspired words of these three men. On Sunday, another surprise, my companion and I were waiting outside before the session was about to start and we saw a huge blue van pull up in front of the church then right after Sister Mittleman and I asked each other whose car it was, the side door slid open and both of our investigators were sitting inside and waving at us. They ended up bringing a close friend along with them as well!
Another surprise was at the Kartoffelfest (potato celebration).... haha! The ward had this activity all about potatoes. It was so fun! We learned about potatoes and we ate potatoes in all kinds of different forms. This is something you would literally only find in Germany.... the people here love their potatoes. It was a really well planned activity and everyone had a good time. Many of the members invited their friends. Let’s go! Kartoffelfest 2015!
This week, we were also able to help a sister fix up a room to take in a refugee from Syria. I am sure you all know about the war and that many refugees are fleeing to Europe. This sweet sister decided to foster a little child until her parents can make it here. Christ taught through acts of charity and this sister is an amazing Christ like example to me. She knows that it will not be easy, but she is prepared to do what she can to make an influence on this little girl and her family.
And last but not least, general conference. General Conference is really what every missionary looks forward to on the mission because we get to hear the leaders of our church speak and bear witness of Christ. It is super cool. Because the time difference here, we were able to watch most of the sessions, but not all. This General Conference in itself was full of surprises; we were able to take part in the historical event of watching three new apostles be sustained. I am excited to hear the inspired words of these three men. On Sunday, another surprise, my companion and I were waiting outside before the session was about to start and we saw a huge blue van pull up in front of the church then right after Sister Mittleman and I asked each other whose car it was, the side door slid open and both of our investigators were sitting inside and waving at us. They ended up bringing a close friend along with them as well!
Conference was so good. We really
have so many inspired leaders, including our prophet. Thomas S. Monson is truly
an amazing man who has accomplished so many amazing things in his life. I love
him and know him to be the true prophet on the earth today.
I love you all and I hope that you enjoyed conference! Let me know what you thought of conference, I would love to hear it. Have a great week! :)
Sister Reed
Pictures!
Me and sister Mittleman doing service :) and the moon over Leipzig!
I love you all and I hope that you enjoyed conference! Let me know what you thought of conference, I would love to hear it. Have a great week! :)
Sister Reed
Pictures!
Me and sister Mittleman doing service :) and the moon over Leipzig!
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