Richard looks a little small compared to this pre-historic mammal. I wanted to hop up on the tusk, but there was no way! Besides a missionary would look a little out of place there, unless I had a Book of Mormon in hand exclaiming the gospel to the saints of the past, and that we now actually had their writings in a book!

Richard and I found the food market here quite inticing. You just can't believe the size of the cabbage, and broccoli! They come here everyday and set up their vegetables, meats, cheeses, and whatever else they want to sell.

Evelyn Schopp, our investigator, asked if the branch sisters could put some Christmas packages together for young children, between the ages 2-14. Her church was involved in this, and she asked us to help. As missionaries we thought this to be a great idea, to combine efforts and help children out. The packages will go into European cities for those in need. I told her that I would gladly help in this effort.

The sisters came through, but were a little doubtful as to where the packages would really end up. So we told them that I would gladly go with her, and deliver them to the right place. I guess the doubtful hearts come from years of not knowing the truth, and being told one thing, and then not having it come about. We were very happy to be involved, and I will make sure it happens again next year.

Erntedankfest is a celebration of "Kuchen and Tea" for the Harvest. They don't have a Thanksgiving that is celebrated here. This was in our little branch building. Poems and musical talent were also part of the fest.

English:

"Honor

God and

defend those

nearest to you"

There are certainly differents kinds of artistic value here--personally I like the parrots, not too hard to like.

These were taken out of our apartment window. I am grateful for the beauty surrounding us.

This was a quick Fall. The temps. are now cold.

What does dieser missionar eat???
Just ask this one!