Wonderful Church Film and Lonnie's New School

Check this out! It will warm your heart about young people in the world.

https://lds.org/media-library/video/strength-of-youth-media?lang=eng&query=Inviting+all+come+unto+Christ#2010-12-09-inviting-all-to-come-unto-christ-sharing-the-gospel

Muenzenbergerschule

Lonnie is now volunteering at Muenzenbergerschule teaching English to seven and eight-year-old children who have never had English lessons before. She is using the TPR method (Total Physical Response) in which words are attached to movement, rhythm, songs, and games. So far, so good. The children are enjoying the class.

Here are some pictures of the school and the library where she teaches the class. Notice the addition on the back of the school that is being built just a few feet from the cemetery. 

Büdingen, Germany 11/12/11

Büdingen is a town in the Wetteraukreis, in Hesse, Germany. It is known for its medieval stronghold, which is still in good condition. It has beautiful timbered houses. It is situated in a wet and sometimes swampy valley. The castle and the old town were built on centuries-old oak planks, set up on beech props. Therefore, the water level has to be kept relatively high so that no air can reach these foundations. 

The walls of this quaint town are very old and embedded with plaques and sculpture. It took us back to olden times, even in the way people decorate their window sills. Can you imagine having an interior design store set up right on the street in front of your house? We loved this picturesque place.

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS


They have cute cats here in Germany and cool armor.

Stake Conference

We Loved the Music at Stake Conference! 

Everyone turns out for Stake Conference. The building buzzes with boisterous greetings with kisses on both cheeks and bulges to capacity with every seat filled. With only a couple of dozen singing in the choir, they are undaunted and lift their voices over the joyful visiting. The chorister jumps up from the audience and strides up to the stand. With a broad, beautiful smile, she waves her arm with enthusiasm launching us into―"For the Strength of the Hills.” 

The organist, a man with shoulder- length, wavy hair and a white beard isn't shy about turning up the foot pedals full throttle. Totally into the music, he sways as he plays. Of course, with the contagious enthusiasm of the conductor and the organist, the congregation bursts forth in fortissimo voce — singing simultaneously in both English and German -- a wonderful joyful sound of praise to the Lord. The music alone is a convincing testimony of our love for one another and for our Savior.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: 

come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100

Aschenffenburg, Germany

Aschenffenburg is a city in northwest Bavaria Germany. The earliest remains of settlements date from the Stone Age. The Aschaff River flows in the western part of the town into the River Main, and the countryside is spectacular.  

There is a castle, Schloss Johannisburg, built in the early 1600's. We visited the Pompejanum, a replica of a Roman town house discovered in Pompeii, commissioned by King Ludwig I and opened in 1850.

Trier, Germany 10-29-11

Trier, Germany, on the banks of the Moselle River, is the oldest city in Germany, founded around 16 BC. We were awed by the original block wall, set together without mortar. Here is the merry-go-round and a street fabric shop with beautiful displays. We ate a delicious kabap salad and found the most exquisite display of yogurt. We have been tasting every type of yogurt and are always delighted when we discover a new flavor. We also enjoy seeing the fashion trends here in Europe.

This is the cathedral with a woman singing opera for tips.

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS


There are beautiful ducks in Trier.

Could this be an original Pinewood Derby car?

This man made all of these wire sculptures to sell on the street to tourists.