The Great Dane... Actually it has been amazing to learn of a very ancient civilization. Our mission Pres. told us Denmark got its name from the Israel's tribe of Dan. Mark is a Danish word for field. Recently we visited a museum in Aalborg, they attribute the tall Nordic people to their years of healthy diet over many generations. We also decided JR Toilken took his inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings" from Scandinavia.
Hm...should I wear my black pencil skirt, or my black pleated skirt, or how about my black A-line skirt today?????
While in Copenhagen for the Couples Conference we stopped by the Folke Kirke where the original Christus Statue resides. It is truly remarkable to think the same year Joseph Smith had the first vision Thordalsen was commissioned to sculpt the Christus. It was as though Christ had returned to the earth after so many dark years.
FHE every Monday, we have a spiritual thought, eat, hygga, laugh alot, and play a few games. This evening YA, Lennie and Mia, tie a game of Wi Bowling.
Some real shields from the middle ages. These and a whole bunch of cool stuff were displayed at the National Museum in Copenhagen. We were there in January for the Couples Conference.
Fireside and Mexican dinner for the SYA of North Jutland. We had a nice group of people (20). We hope to continue to bring them together as often as possible.
Our Mission Pres, Sister Andersen and their son Jacob. They spent a couple of days in Aalborg. They spoke at a fireside for the SYA on Sat. and then stayed for church the next day. We had a nice lunch for them after church. It was a great weekend.
Our friend, Vinie Rasmussen told us about this old building back in Oct. It is the old LDS Chapel in Aalborg. The church was built in 1907. It was actually the 1st LDS chapel built in Europe. When the ward here grew out of it this building, a new building was finished in 1974. Ældste Jensen actually attended church here as a young missionary when he was assigned to this area. The Church was sold at completion of the new church. It is currently a dormitory for college students. When we saw it, we were astonished that the church had let this building slip out of their hands. We took some pictures and sent them to Steve Olsen, Jerry's cousin who works for the Church, with regards to buildings with historical significance. He was delighted to see it and said he would send it on to the area Presidency for consideration. It sits right in the middle of old Aalborg and near to the University of Aalborg. We would love to see something become of it...
Hm...should I wear my black pencil skirt, or my black pleated skirt, or how about my black A-line skirt today?????
While in Copenhagen for the Couples Conference we stopped by the Folke Kirke where the original Christus Statue resides. It is truly remarkable to think the same year Joseph Smith had the first vision Thordalsen was commissioned to sculpt the Christus. It was as though Christ had returned to the earth after so many dark years.
FHE every Monday, we have a spiritual thought, eat, hygga, laugh alot, and play a few games. This evening YA, Lennie and Mia, tie a game of Wi Bowling.
Some real shields from the middle ages. These and a whole bunch of cool stuff were displayed at the National Museum in Copenhagen. We were there in January for the Couples Conference.
Fireside and Mexican dinner for the SYA of North Jutland. We had a nice group of people (20). We hope to continue to bring them together as often as possible.
Our Mission Pres, Sister Andersen and their son Jacob. They spent a couple of days in Aalborg. They spoke at a fireside for the SYA on Sat. and then stayed for church the next day. We had a nice lunch for them after church. It was a great weekend.
Our friend, Vinie Rasmussen told us about this old building back in Oct. It is the old LDS Chapel in Aalborg. The church was built in 1907. It was actually the 1st LDS chapel built in Europe. When the ward here grew out of it this building, a new building was finished in 1974. Ældste Jensen actually attended church here as a young missionary when he was assigned to this area. The Church was sold at completion of the new church. It is currently a dormitory for college students. When we saw it, we were astonished that the church had let this building slip out of their hands. We took some pictures and sent them to Steve Olsen, Jerry's cousin who works for the Church, with regards to buildings with historical significance. He was delighted to see it and said he would send it on to the area Presidency for consideration. It sits right in the middle of old Aalborg and near to the University of Aalborg. We would love to see something become of it...
