Stake Conferences in France and Holland

We have been blessed to attend three Stake Conferences in the last six weeks! It is truly exciting to see a large group of saints come together and be taught. It gives President Brubaker and I the opportunity to meet some of our missionary investigators, and the ward members. In Holland, we are learning to give talks with a translator next to us. One benefit of not speaking Dutch is your talk only has to be half as long! I had the surprise of my life when I noticed my name was on the program for the Lille, France Stake Conference, when we arrived. Heavenly Father truly blessed me with courage to give my first extemporaneous talk in French!We were so delighted to visit with Sister Marianne Cliviche and meet her sweet mother. Sister Kleijwek husband is Elder Chris Kleijwek, who is the area authority of our mission. They are both so kind to us, and we are grateful for their service and vision for our mission.
After Stake Conference in Lille, we were able to capture a photo of President Seube and wife and family. President Seube is a dentist and is so willing to help our missionaries with dental problems.
Elder and Sister Langeveld arrived just shortly after we did. Elder Langeveld served in Holland as a young missionary. They are so excited to be in Holland together! Sister Langeveld gave a talk in the adult meeting in Rotterdam all in Dutch! She has only been in the land for three months! Elder and Sister Servoss tug at our heart strings as they have loved the young adults in Rotterdam, and have played a major role in getting the center for young adults started. The two young adults in the middle love these two senior couples!
Sister Bennett and Sister Robbins were excited to introduce their investigators to us at Zone Conference in The Hague.
Elder Rasmussen, Elder Cox and President Brubaker having a moment to chat after Stake Conference. Just notice the smiles on their faces!