A woman takes the time to remember loved ones, and light a candle for them. The stained glass window extends to the top of the church.

During Christmas they had these beautiful manger scenes arranged and displayed.

Confessional areas are available at certain times, I believe they are used more on their Ash Wednesdays. The Dom is always open to the public.

The alter and ceremonial area's are very ornate, and maintained in pres-teen order.

People come from all over to see these two pieces of artwork. The stained glass window, and the intricate artwork on this canvas date back to the 1500's. AMAZING WORK.

The Erfurt District Elders are THE BEST! Of course anytime food is offered or brought they do not hesitate. We love our weekly district meetings, they are certainly a highlight for us to see these wonderful "warriors" in action. They love the work of the Lord, and have brought many to the truth of the gospel or the "good news". Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. We are the children of God, and there is a Plan of Salvation for all who believe on Christ, and keep His commandments.

The snow and cold was not pleasant. We were bundled up in the car--nice and warm--when I saw this fine lady in her house dress taking out the garbage. It was -9c when I took this picture. The brave whether the storms of life, and pay little attention to misery.

Rain--Snow--Sleet--Nothing stops the Deutsch from going on their "daily" market trips. This gentleman is kindly helping his wheelchair bound frau. They do not let the weather stop them, and thus we see the determination of the Deutsch people. They made it through the war, why not a little snow?

Christmas Breakfast (Fruhstuck) with our Elders Gassman, and Johnson at our apartment. We added ambiance to our meal with Christmas lights and simple decoration.

We enjoyed the Christmas Spirit with our dear Schwester Lueck. She is a resident of this nursing home. She is seated on the left. Alzheimers has not taken away her smile nor her memory of us.

We gathered our sweet Schwester's together for a heart touching experience in a nursing home. We prepared a program with the beautiful music of the Christmas season, and sang to the hearts of these wonderful people.

The Making of a Home: We had the two families in our branch meet for Heim Abend (Family Night). We ate dinner and then we all joined in to create a "House into a Home." We did this last year as well... and hopefully the next Ehepar Couple will carry on this wonderful tradition.

Everyone including the Elders joined in on the fun!

Final project is done!! Smiles too

We all enjoyed the Weihnachtsfrier at our branch which was a wonderful success. We even had a special visit by the Weihnachtsman...hummm wonder who that was???? Food-Program-and-Good People made for a wonderful celebration ringing in the Christmas Season.

The Muhlestein's somehow got on the program

and...

we sang:

"Away In a Manger"

Elder Johnson played "O Holy Night"

Happy Kinder as well...

YUMMY "ONLY IN GERMANY FOOD"

Frankfurt Zone Conference with Sisters and Elders we are serving with...THE BEST!

These photos are of the Christmas Market in Nurnberg Germany. This is one of the largest markets to take place in Germany. We were fortunate enough to travel there during December because our Zone Conference was held in Nurnberg. We went a day earlier so that we could enjoy this market and the feeling of Christmas events in Germany. We were with the Williams who are also serving in our mission.

Christmas Market: Nurnberg Germany

CHRISTMAS JOY...

These next few pictures are from members homes and some of the decorations they use.

The advent candles are an interesting tradition. One candle is lite at the beginning of each week in December, until all 4 candles are lite the last week. It celebrates the coming of Christ with LIGHT!

I was admiring Schwester Klee's hand-made table cloth, so I took a picture to remember. Then a few weeks ago, she surprised me and gave me this cloth! I was brought to tears, and will ALWAYS feel of her sweet giving spirit when I look upon her work. My heart is full.