We squeezed in our first transfer training just before Christmas. It is always a highlight and this group was a lot of fun. They came prepared to learn and our time together was wonderful. We spent 36 powerpacked hours together and then everyone returned to their areas to celebrate, what was for most of our missionaries, their first Christmas in…
We said farewell to two wonderful sisters just before Christmas. We will miss these two and the light they bring with them! They always had a smile to share. We are grateful to know them and to love them. Ha det Bra Sister Davis and Sister Love…
A few weeks ago we traveled from Oslo to Trondheim by train. We stopped in the magical village of Rorøs for a few hours. We felt as if we were on the Polar Express as we traveled north through the snowy landscape. The town is beautiful and quaint. It could be in any movie! The streets were covered in snow…
The Norway Oslo Mission Christmas Zone Conferences were held on December 5th and 6th in Oslo with half of the mission attending each day. Both mornings President Hill spoke about “A Mighty Change of Heart.” He told of his first mission to Norway and the valuable lessons he learned about the true meaning of Christmas. Brother Weggersen from Drammen shared…
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our daughter Renee and 3 of her children. This is beautiful Oslo from the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. The weather was perfect and they loved being around the missionaries. Our son from London joined us for a few days too! A perfect Thanksgiving weekend! And of course the Turkey Bowl…. We tried several fields before…
These 3 sweet sisters have completed their missions! They arrived for their final day in Oslo on a very snowy Wednesday. We had to make some last minute changes to the day because our new missionaries arriving from the MTC were delayed a night in Amsterdam…so they were arriving on the same day these sisters were preparing to leave. We…
Last week our Senior Couples gathered in Oslo for a few days. We were able to be taught by President Hill, discuss important mission issues, share ideas, and get to know each other better. Our couples bless the members and the missionaries with their goodness and willingness to serve in Norway.
Does this look familiar? This beautiful bronze bas relief is a replica of the Handcart Pioneers Monument on Temple Square The original was sculpted by Torleif Knaphus, a convert from Norway who immigrated to Utah. The replica sits in Knaphus, Norway, about 40 miles from Haugesund. There is a plaque next to the Shell Gas Station to honor his memory….
Our “first transfer training” is a highlight for the new missionaries and President Hill and me! This was one to remember with 14 missionaries and their trainers in attendance. We decided to divide the group in half so we could more easily accommodate everyone. We spent a wonderful 2 days with each group. What a wonderful missionaires! We are so…
