Recently we sat in on a lesson with the missionaries. Our friend surprised us by asking a question in a mix of Arabic and English that I interpreted as – “How is it fair that some people are born blind?” OR, the more common question – “Why do bad things happen to good people?” TheContinue reading “Tough Questions”
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To Live, and How!
I think I am discovering the joy of the saints! New ground for me! As missionaries we are asked to support our little branch in Limassol. Without any other constraints on my time, the load feels lighter and I feel an attitude shift in me. Now, I am taking the time to listen to peopleContinue reading “To Live, and How!”
Greece Athens Mission
President and Sister Nelson has returned home and the Bulgaria Greece mission is divided in two separate missions! Bulgaria is combined with Northern Macedonia to form the Bulgaria Sofia Mission, and Cyprus and Greece remain together to form the new Greece Athens Mission. Compared to our previous mission in Costa Rica West where there wereContinue reading “Greece Athens Mission”
Fellow Saints
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”
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”
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”
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”
Yum!
I found this wonderful dish – Cypriot Lentils. You can make this recipe at https://www.christina-soteriou.com/recipes/cypriot-lentils . If you make it from the recipe below, add the cumin and the stock at the same time as the rice. It is Cypriot comfort food and it was wonderful. We needed sustenance! Even though we weren’t 100% weContinue reading “Yum!”
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