Achieving the Impossible

We compiled a slideshow of pictures for Zone Conference and thought that you might like to view it as well. Some people might say that we are dreaming an impossible dream in Italy, but we are achieving the impossible. The work is hard—as with all good things. But with the Lord at the helm, all things are possible and we know that we will reap success and everlasting joy.

Whistle While You Work

The mission hymn--as you can see from previous posts--is very dear to our hearts.  We love it!  Consequently, many missionaries try to apply their creativity in making the hymn their own.  Here we have Sorella Ryan and Sorella Simkins whistling in two part harmony.  Enjoy!

Postcards from Italy

We don’t want to make you too jealous about how incredible being a missionary is here in Italy.  We meet marvelous people, marvelous friends, marvelous food, marvelous sights, and most importantly, there is a marvelous work and a wonder here as well.  Italy is incredible!

     

The New New Missionaries and the Dearly Departed

Now we have those who have joined our squad and those who have left it (though will remain forever and ever in our hearts) just this last transfer.

Through the doors and into the long awaiting arms of Anziano Duersch with a smattering of confused Italian onlookers. «Ma che cosa fanno questi uomini strani con i valiggi?»

 

 

 

 

Anziano Scalese heading to Saldi (or to a bear hug from the Assistants as seen above) on his first day in Italy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorella Lloyd, Sorella Smith, Anziano Scalese, Anziano Eckholdt, Anziano Angel, Anziano Hill, Anziano Hymas,  Anziano Mitchell, Anziano Strong, Anziano Pitt, and Anziano Thomas

Anziano Newton, Anziano Gray, Anziano Roberts, and Anziano Mosley all have two things in common:

they were all companions with Anziano Maughan

and they finished their missions together. 

 

 

Sorella Chambers, Sorella Shuel, and Sorella Burgoyne all have one thing in common:

CURLY HAIR!

Many people asked if they really were sisters.

You bet they are!

 

 

 

 

Anziano Newton, Anziano West, and Anziano Gray stuck in the Twilight Zone.  And perfectly content to be there.

 

 

 

Anziano Gray, Anziano Roberts, Anziano Newton, Anziano Mosley, Anziano West, Sorella Johnson, Sorella Langham, Sorella Shuel, Sorella Chambers, Sorella Snodgrass, and Sorella Tressler

The Old New Arrivals and Departures

I realize that another group has already come since this last group.  I am terribly sorry for my incapability to stay on top of this blogging game.  But, I figured you would all appreciate pictures anyway!  Even if there are only a few.

Sorella McFadden, Anziano Cleveland, Anziano Betzsold, Anziano Merrill, Anziano Niccoli, and Sorella Sloan

Anziano Malku, Anziano Portinari, Anziano Mangrum, and Sorella Näslund

Interviews!

Whilst having interviews, we learned the importance, or rather, the absolute pivotal necessity of four things in this work:

1. Never speaking evil of anyone

2. Being healthy and therefore happy

3. Effective time management

4. Sincerity

We were able to receive great instruction and as our mission is putting these things into practice, we can definitely see the blessings!  Here is an assortment of pictures from interviews.

Alessandria Zone

Verona Zone

Milano Zone

Como Zone

Bologna Zone

Firenze Zone

Mestre Zone

     

 

Flooding the Earth…

In this past transfer, Sorella Walton and Sorella Chambers made a goal to hand out 100 copies of the Book of Mormon.  They didn’t make it.  They surpassed it!

“The time is long overdue for a massive flooding of the earth with the Book of Mormon for the many reasons which the Lord has given. In this age of electronic media and mass distribution of the printed word, God will hold us accountable if we do not now move the Book of Mormon in a monumental way.”

-President Ezra Taft Benson