In der Schweiz

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Cimbing the Mountain as a Stake

On Sept. 4, 2010 - after a year of preparation - the members of our stake ascended Ebenalp together.
Those of us who weren't able to make the climb, took the cable car to the top. The experience was the culmination of a year's worth of each person striving to overcome one major obstacle in their life. When we gathered together at the top of Ebenalp, we sang, "Heark All Ye Nations" and the Stake President gave a prayer to re-dedicate the members of the stake to self-improvement by living the gospel more completely, and for more success in missionary work. Fog surrounded the area for most of the morning, but after the prayer, the clouds began to break up and we were able to see beautiful mountains and valleys all around us.

Ebenalp - The Mountain

St.Gallen Stake members ascending Ebenalp

Gathering at the top

Receiving the message

Singing "Heark, All Ye Nations!"

Dedicating the Stake for growth as we share the gospel with others

Fog beginning to lift while distant vistas appear and a paraglider prepares to take flight

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Mission Changes

We were called to serve in the "Switzerland Zürich Mission" on May 18, 2009, under the leadership of the exixsting Mission President.

On July 1, 2010, the name of our Mission changed to the "Alpine German-speaking Mission, Munich", the boundaries of the previous mission were re-alligned, and we also have a different Mission President.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

A Visit From Lyle and Denise

We have had a great time with Lyle and Denise. After three very active days in the hot sun, we spent Friday evening relaxing at the apartment!

Denise enjoying the cool evening air out on the balcony, nestled in-between the laundry and the mattresses, and reading Rick Steve's Europe!

Lyle feeling content on the couch after enjoying an ice cold Root Beer Float!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

World Cup

The girls at the Center giving a big "Hoorah" on June 16 when Switzerland beat Spain. With that "reality check" Spain is still in the running for the World Cup!

We helped supervize the children at the chapel in Zollikofen on Stake Temple Day, so parents could bring their children and attend the Temple next door. The theme for the day was "Lehi's Journey in the Wilderness" and there was an honest to goodness Camel! The kids could lead the Camel (two of our Young Single Adults who are engaged to be married in August - pretty cool wedding announcement picture, don't you think?) around the room on a leash. Later in the day, they all went outside for their virtual "journey" to the Promised Land.

Elder Burbidge supervising an art project during Stake Temple Day. The Young Single Adults staffed the service project for the day. It was a lot of fun for everyone involved!

Our home teacher (center) who has been a major leader and supporter of the Center for Young Adults), has now moved to Japan. He and his fiance will get married in August. We miss him already! This is his going away 'Open House'. He and his buddies were enjoying their last moments together after a lifetime of experiences growing up in St.Gallen.