We combined a visit to see our missionaries in Narvik/Harstad with a p-day excursion to the Lofoten Islands. The weather was cold and a little damp, but we were fortunate the rain stayed away. The scenery in Norway never disappoints. Enjoy!
Tuesday we began our two day training for new missionaries. They loved being united with their MTC group. It was fun to spend a power packed 36 hours together. This is wonderful group with lots of energy! They are true desciples of Christ, and will represent Him well as they share the gospel with those who are waiting to hear…
Here are pictures from our recent zone leader trainings. Becasue of a decrease in our numbers we currently have 3 zones. Our zone leaders were well prepared and we were well taught. It was also wonderful to have some members participate with us. We were well taught and as always…well fed. Drammen – Osl Fjord Zone The office and institute center…
We had a great MLC meeting last week. Our mission numbers have changed with the departure of many missionaries in June and July. We are excited for the challenges ahead as we train, plan and prepare. This meeting is wonderful preparation for our zone leader training which will be held over the next few weeks. We appreciate these missionary leaders…
On Wednesday night we honored this awesome group of Elders and Sisters who have completed their service in Norway. It was an emotional few days as we said “see you later” to these wonderful missionaries. We are grateful to have had them serve with us in the Norway Oslo Mission. We usually host a dinner at the mission home on…
Wow! We have had a busy week! As we looked ahead 2 years ago we realized that the summer of 2017 was going to bring major changes in our mission. On Tuesday we welcomed this awesome group of missionaries to Norway. They are excited to finally be in the country and are ready to serve. Our arriving missionaries… They are…
5 weeks passed quickly for these new missionaries and trainers. We were excited to have them with us for 1 1/2 days in Oslo for new missionary training.
I am a little behind! Our recent Zone Conferences were wonderful! The missionaries came well prepared to learn and share ideas. We love our missionaries and we especially love spending these precious hours with them. …Telemark and Østlandet Zones… Stavanger …the West Zone… Trondheim with the North Zone!
We recently joined in celebrating the life of John A. Widtsoe on the Island of Frøya. We spent the weekend with church members, Widtstoe family members, and citizens of Frøya as they dedicated a statue in his honor on the island of his birth. His father died when he was a boy. His mother moved to Trondheim with her sons,…