We have been privileged to serve with these wonderful missionaires. We have watched them grow and serve with all their hearts. We wish them well as they return home! It is always a bitter/sweet moment as we hug them goodbye! Sister Davidson, Sister Geddes, Sister Bennett, Elder Arveseth, Elder Hadley, Sister Servey, and Sister Reid.
We love when new missionaries arrive in Norway. This week we welcomed 10 elders and 4 sisters to our mission. They are well prepared and ready to serve.
We love First Transfer Training! There was lots of energy with this group! The new missionaries are always amazed how quickly the first 5 weeks fly by. It is fun to see how much they have learned in such a short time. We love our day and a half together and we are grateful for the wonderful spirit these missionaires…
A few weeks ago we traveled north to Harstad. We visited the elders and enjoyed Branch Conference with the members in the Narvik/Harstad Branch. The fall colors were beautiful and the weather was perfect. We loved having President Hill’s brother and his wife (Elder and Sister Hill) serve with us in the Norway Oslo Mission. Their assignment was to work…
It was a busy week in our mission. We held 3 zone conferences in 3 days! It was amazing to be together as we taught, trained, studied, laughed, ate, practiced, and lifted each other. We love the spirit that the missionaries bring to Zone Conference as they come prepared to learn and go forth to serve. Find your missionary Enjoy!…
We started our transfer with this wonderful group of missionaries in our MLC meeting. We have lots of new faces! We are excited as we come prepared to be taught and share ideas. We learn so much from these faithful missionaires. Always willing to do His work. A great way to start a new transfer! The Book of Mormon…
It is always bitter/sweet as we spend a final day in Norway with missionaries returning home. We are grateful for their service and look forward to adding their names to the hundreds that we have shared this mission experience with. Sister Hess’s (center) visa expired on Tuesday, just 2 days before the rest of her group. She had to be…
Our mission is in a period of change. From June 6th – August 31st we have bid farewell to 46 departing missionaries and have welcomed 27 new wonderful missionaries to Norway! Our numbers are down a little but will build back up over the next few transfers. We have had a very busy summer with all the comings and goings!…
We combined a visit to see our missionaries in Narvik/Harstad with a p-day excursion to the Lofoten Islands. The weather was cold and a little damp, but we were fortunate the rain stayed away. The scenery in Norway never disappoints. Enjoy!
Tuesday we began our two day training for new missionaries. They loved being united with their MTC group. It was fun to spend a power packed 36 hours together. This is wonderful group with lots of energy! They are true desciples of Christ, and will represent Him well as they share the gospel with those who are waiting to hear…