Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Relief Society 3
This is Sister Morgan, who played Emma. She's tiny and has a lot of dark hair. She is holding a box of sachets. We were each given one without scent so that we could spray it with our own. Someone brought an embroidery sewing machine. Each of the sachets has 1842 RS 2012 on it.
Relief Society
Here we are in the carriage in the parking lot at the Visitor's Center. I'm in the third row.
This is Sister Gilliland, the Mission President's wife. She is very much in charge and we love her. Some of you may know Aleen Rockwood, in front.
The matrons in our temple. In back, Sister Jenson, who arrived with us last April, Sister Rutowski who has been here for two and a half years already. She and her husband live locally, so they are considered locals. They are from Wisconsin. Sister Condie is a joy.
This is Sister Gilliland, the Mission President's wife. She is very much in charge and we love her. Some of you may know Aleen Rockwood, in front.
The matrons in our temple. In back, Sister Jenson, who arrived with us last April, Sister Rutowski who has been here for two and a half years already. She and her husband live locally, so they are considered locals. They are from Wisconsin. Sister Condie is a joy.
Relief Society Re-enactment
March 19 - We began at the Visitor's Center dressed in 1840s clothing. The carriage came and took us to Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store. It is a long ride and we enjoyed it very much. The weather was warm and breezy. While on the carriage, a site missionary told us about Joseph's generosity in giving away items in his store to the needy.
This is the group picture that was included in our program. The site missionaries were wonderful to us. President Condie and Sister Condie are on the right. The men in the back represented Joseph, John Taylor and Willard Richards.
These are some of the site missionaries who formed the original group. We have gotten to know many of them because they come to the temple and we go to the sites. I've always loved Relief Society, but now I have a greater appreciation for it.
This is the group picture that was included in our program. The site missionaries were wonderful to us. President Condie and Sister Condie are on the right. The men in the back represented Joseph, John Taylor and Willard Richards.
These are some of the site missionaries who formed the original group. We have gotten to know many of them because they come to the temple and we go to the sites. I've always loved Relief Society, but now I have a greater appreciation for it.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Nauvoo Exodus Commemoration
February 4, 2012
It is rainy and cold but nothing like the pioneers went through. The parade started at the Cultural Hall - Main Street to Parley Street and Parley Street all the way to the river.
People carried flags that represented the countries that they came from. We were encouraged to wear costumes.
People came from all over the US to be part of the parade.
When we got to the river, their was a flag ceremony and a prayer. Those representing the Nauvoo Legion led the parade and did the flag raising. Wayne and I carried the names of his great-great grandfather, David Evans and his wife, Barbara Ann Ewell, who lived in Nauvoo and had to leave.
There were several wagons, buggys and carriages in the parade.
I don't have any relatives who were involved in Nauvoo, but I have learned that if it weren't for these brave people, who suffered so much, there wouldn't be a church for me to belong to. The church represents my heart and soul and I am thankful for it.
It is rainy and cold but nothing like the pioneers went through. The parade started at the Cultural Hall - Main Street to Parley Street and Parley Street all the way to the river.
People carried flags that represented the countries that they came from. We were encouraged to wear costumes.
People came from all over the US to be part of the parade.
When we got to the river, their was a flag ceremony and a prayer. Those representing the Nauvoo Legion led the parade and did the flag raising. Wayne and I carried the names of his great-great grandfather, David Evans and his wife, Barbara Ann Ewell, who lived in Nauvoo and had to leave.
There were several wagons, buggys and carriages in the parade.
I don't have any relatives who were involved in Nauvoo, but I have learned that if it weren't for these brave people, who suffered so much, there wouldn't be a church for me to belong to. The church represents my heart and soul and I am thankful for it.
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