This is the flyer, and Elder Mason's illustration of Alma 32... You can't see all of the details and colors here, but I love how he depicts a man and a woman caring for the tree, and then partaking of the fruit together. This flyer will be going to all of our less-active members to help them remember that the seed of the gospel needs to be nourished, or it will be scorched with the sun, and die. Thus our testimonies must also be nourished for us to partake of the wonderful blessings and fruit of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Since we are unable to get into some of our less-active homes, the inspiration given to me was, then take the "word" to them in another way. We know that the Lord has given this way to us, and now it can be given to them to ponder. Choices---Agency--but oh the joy when your agency is used to receive the fruit of the gospel! "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Another one of our "sons" Elder Mason, has done some wonderful drawings for us, and is very talented. I was inspired to use his great ability in one of our "flyers" illustrating Alma 32. His drawing of this is shown above. By the way...he also likes my carrot cake!

We have another Elder that came last week to Nordhausen, Elder Van Den Berghe. He and Elder Mason will be companions. His family lives in Holladay, where I grew up, and so we enjoyed the connection. He has already by initiated here. During sacrament meeting today our dear Sister Keuthmann was saying the opening prayer, and fainted. I was near her and held her long enough to prevent a bad fall. The Elders and other Brothers came to her assistance. She is fine but scared all of us. We will enjoy our new "son".

Elder Downing and the two Schopp kinder, Mila and Grace. They loved Elder Downing. He was a major key that the Lord was able to work with, bringing this little family to the gospel. Just this week Evelyn their Mom had their brother, little baby Jonathan. She will now prepare for her baptism time in April. We are excited for this wonderful family to be in our branch.

We had a B-day celebration for Elder Downing. He does love cake! We are sorry to say though that he is leaving the Nordhausen area, and was called to work with the office staff in our transition of missions. We will miss this wonderful "son", which when he returns from his mission, has promised to invite us to his wedding, and also to notify us of all kinder births etc.! We love you Elder Downing!