4 months

Picture in my flat that reminds me of the lovely English Countryside

Four months have flown by - we entered the MTC four months ago this past Thursday.  We thank Heavenly Father each and every day for the brilliant opportunity to serve in the England Birmingham Mission.  





TRANSFERS this past week - 







They arrive by bus, coach,
bike, train and car - 












But they come.....



















so wonderful to see the missionaries give hugs, share laughter and tears




...And they go - DEPARTURES
Goodbye to Elder Lo and Elder Corso

President Leppard, Elder Lo from Hong Kong,
Elder Corso from Italy and Sister Leppard

On Tuesday, after all the missionaries go back into the field with their new companions, we get the lovely opportunity to have a testimony meeting with the departing missionaries (which is amazing) and then share in a departure dinner at the mission home.



One of the special moments in the mission office calling.
Our new arrivals are coming this next week.

OUR CHURCH CALLINGS IN THE TAMWORTH WARD:
This week we started teaching a new group of primary children - we are also called to be Faith in God Leaders (like our Achievement Days and Scouts).  We only have 1 girl so they all meet together.

IN THE OFFICE:
This week we have been working hard to get all the meter readings from over 100 missionary flats.  We are changing utility companies and need the missionaries to get their electric and gas readings each month.  The trial was finding all the meters, but they did it!  Amazing young Elder and Sisters.  As always, we absolutely love our visits with them in the office and cherish all the sweet notes they leave.  They touch our hearts.