We have been in Cyprus now for over 133 days! Time is fast by the week, and slow by the hour, but the one constant is these young missionaries. They are friendly, optimistic and joyful. They attract people to the Gospel message through their youth, beauty and excitement! Our young missionaries are truly the bestContinue reading “Fellow Saints”
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Goodwill
As Church History missionaries we wanted to tell everyone in the mission what our mission purpose is. So we offered to speak in every branch in Cyprus and train their Branch Councils on the Unit History Tool. In the first two months we spoke at 4 of the 5 Branches on Cyprus. Larnaca Cyprus BranchContinue reading “Goodwill”
District Youth Conference
It isn’t every day we are asked to be guest speakers at a District Youth Conference. Never mind that there were only 6 young people, we were hyped! Steve had the germ of an idea that he got from visiting a castle in Kyrenia. The anchors he saw there inspired him! He explained how spiritualContinue reading “District Youth Conference”
Partners
Humanitarian Missionaries, once they near the end of their missions, have a great knowledge of church humanitarian partnerships in their area. It is our (Church History missionaries, aka Elder and Sister Hofhiens) responsibility to interview them and learn about all the good things the church is doing. Elder and Sister Easter are relatively new HumanitarianContinue reading “Partners”
Branches & Twigs
This is a grand Greek Orthodox church, complete with bells! Just as there are LDS churches all over Utah, there are Greek Orthodox churches all over Cyprus. Their stone architecture and red tile roofs are strikingly beautiful. We have very few Cypriot members. The Greeks are very strong in tradition and it is very hardContinue reading “Branches & Twigs”
Records
Missionary life involves teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many times Senior missionaries are asked to give lessons that encourage disciples of Christ to do certain things, things like keep a journal, get more education, and prepare wisely for the future. I love journaling and as Senior Church History missionaries we are tasked with collectingContinue reading “Records”
District Fellowship
Just the speakers for District Conference read like a United Nation roster. Our District President is British, District RS President is German, Mission Leaders are USA, and a Larnaka Branch Counselor is African. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, JesusContinue reading “District Fellowship”
Why join?
As Church History missionaries we interview people who are pioneering members of the Church in their country. We interview members who quit, are participating in, or graduated from BYU Pathway. We also do covenant path interviews for newly baptized members, or for members who have recently attended the temple for the first time. At times,Continue reading “Why join?”
END TIMES
This past week we recorded two oral histories. One was of a sister leader who had over ten years experience as a YW president and Relief Society President in Limassol, Cyprus. The other was a young woman starting out in BYU-Pathway and loving it! The conversations were up-lifting and faith affirming. The temple can beContinue reading “END TIMES”
Refuge
According to the United Nations, a refugee is a person “forced to flee their own country and seek safety in another country.” As we’ve been studying the history of Limassol, we read about Iraqis who have fled their country, whip marks scarring their backs, Israelis on vacation in Cyprus who want to be baptized into Christianity,Continue reading “Refuge”
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