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”
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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”
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!”
Mission Newsletters
I love getting missionary newsletters, especially Senior missionary letters. The older missionaries describe the work well, but many times it’s the young missionaries who get the best photo opportunities. This picture below is of a Fijian missionary (far left) on his mission to India. And yes! He really did get to see Mother Theresa! AndContinue reading “Mission Newsletters”
Wisdom’s Ways
Life is a gift that contains a cornucopia of experiences. At times, life can be difficult and lonely. Our individual experiences can separate us from each other and make us believe that no one else can ever understand us. Sometimes the future can look so bleak and scary that even people with great faith areContinue reading “Wisdom’s Ways”
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