Teamwork

We have been trying to be more involved with the proselyting missionaries.  This past week we did our best to help two of the people the sister missionaries are working with.  One young man needed someone to accompany him to the immigration office to translate into English for him.  We would have gladly done that, but we're nowhere near that skill level.  After several phone calls we were able to get him a translator.  Another man who had come to church last Sunday connected to Diane and me.  He and his wife are going on vacation next week, but we made plans to have them over to our place when they return.

We are now attending Missionary Coordination meetings and have even been given an assignment.  We are to visit members and help them with their family mission plans.

With another German holiday, it was a short work week at the office.  The Germans have about 15 national holidays where all the stores and businesses are closed.  That’s a lot of holidays and, unlike American holidays, it was surprising to see all the stores closed.  It's so nice that all the store employees get to enjoy a holiday, too!

Something else we’ve noticed that is wonderful to see.  On Sundays all stores and businesses are closed.  The exceptions are some small sidewalk booths and some restaurants.  We used to have that in the States when I was a boy.  Unfortunately, not any more.

The Team

We work with such great people.  Everyone is so helpful and friendly.  Our manager, not in this picture, is so spiritual.  He often refers to the scriptures or a gospel doctrine when talking at a meeting.  The other week he conducted a staff meeting.  It was business as usual until the end,  He asked us to open our scriptures and began a 15 minute lesson on why the Savior's plan was accepted and not Satan's.  He then tied it into why he does not micromanage employees in his department.  It is because he believes we are skilled enough and self-motivated enough to make our own decisions.  What a motivating and spiritual conclusion to a business meeting.

We wish to express all of our love to all of you reading our blogs.  We do pray specifically for many of you.