So, we started our Christmas Zone Conference in Gubbängen with the
Norrland and Stockholm Zones, Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Our theme for
the Conference was the Gifts of the Savior and "What gift will you give
Him?"
Sister Beckstrand taught on the gift of Humility, Elder Archibald taught
on the gift of Faith, Elder Sahlin taught on the gift of Obedience, and
President Beckstrand taught on the gift of Charity and Love. Each
session was great and our missionaries allowed the Spirit to teach them
those things that will make them better missionaries. All of our
missionaries were asked this question, "What gift will you give the
Savior this year?"
Elder Archibald performed a beautiful cello number, "O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel" with Elder Rowley providing piano accompaniet in Gubbängen and
Västerhaninge.
The Norrland Zone at the Gubbängen Chapel, Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
The Stockholm Zone at the Gubbängen Chapel, Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
Elder Kendall and Elder Hart trying to get in on the action.
Lunch time......Roast Beef and all the fixings........Merry Christmas! Pick out your Missionary.
A special visitor showed up for a Christmas story. Santa Claus and
Sister Beckstrand shared a favorite Christmas story for the
missionaries.
After lunch, we played the "Present Game" with our missionaries and they
all had a great time playing and especially when it came time to open
their gifts.
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, we were at the Västerhaninge Chapel for
our second of three Christmas Zone Conferences. Here, the Stockholm
South Zone takes their picture in Västerhaninge.
The Södertälje Zone members in Västerhaninge, December 16, 2015.
We also welcomed our newest Senior Couple to the mission today. Elder
and Sister Hurlbutt join us from Mesa, Arizona. They arrived in
Stockholm yesterday, December 15, 2015, and will be serving in the Lund
YSA. Welcome Elder and Sister Hurlbutt to the Sweden Stockholm Mission.
Alright, lunch time for these hungry missionaries........feast away.......
We recognize Sister Beckstrand on this day, December 16, 2015, as she
celebrates her Birthday with all the missionaries. We love her and so
appreciate all that she does for the entire mission. We couldn't ask
for a better mission Mom. We love you Sister Beckstrand.
A Birthday cake and a present from the Elders and Sisters.
Wow, just what she always wanted.......a onesie! Never to be cold again!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all the missionaries!
After lunch, time for the present game to begin.........
Let the fun continue.......
Thursday, December 17, 2015, we received a "Short Term Missionary"
Sister here in the mission. Sister Miriam Blanchette from the Stockholm
South Stake will be serving a 3 month mission with us. We are excited
to have Sister Blanchette serving and look forward to many great things
from her in the Sweden Stockholm Mission.
Sister Blanchette will be serving with Sister Savage in Malmö.
Elder Archibald on the cello, Elder Rowley at the piano, with Elder Sweat turning pages. Västerhaninge Chapel.
Friday, December 18, 2015, we held the last of our Christmas Zone
Conferences at the Utby Chapel in Utby. Members of the Malmö Zone at
the Utby Chapel, December 18, 2015.
Members of the Göteborg Zone at the Utby Chapel, December 18, 2015.
Elder Featherstone at the piano and Elder Archibald with the Cello.
Thank you gentlemen for helping to bring the spirit to our Zone
Conferences with your beautiful music.
Well lunch time once again, and a special Thank you to Elder and Sister Hawley for their hard work.
Elder and Sister Hawley and Elder and Sister Hurlbutt showing the missionaries how it is done.
After lunch, let the game begin........