Dallan and I were blessed to spend two Sundays in Europe. Our first Sunday was in Prague. We took the bus to the building where church was held and were touched by the warm welcome of the members. They had arranged for a translator to help us understand the services, and they were so kind to us. I loved hearing the hymns sung in Czech, and I loved watching the little boys sitting next to us with their mother.
That evening the girls did a fireside for the members and investigators. They sang "I know that My Redeemer Lives" and touched every heart in attendance. Then we were blessed to hear from Megan, one of the girls, and a Czech Member of the church who told us more about the history of the church in Prague.
While we were in Vienna we also had the opportunity to attend church. We were again warmly welcomed and given translator head sets so we could understand the services. The girls sang their song as a musical number and did a beautiful job. One of my favorite moments was when all of our headsets suddenly blasted static into our ears! It was so funny to watch everyone yank their head sets off in a hurry! That night we attended another fireside where a member of the stake presidency spoke about the church in Austria. I was really touched to hear the stories of the saints in this part of the world.
Even though we were oceans away from our LDS church building, the spirit was just the same. I felt at home.
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I've so enjoyed reading about your trip. I especially love your post about how God delights to own and to bless you. Beautiful reminder. Thank you
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