It's a privilege....

We have been feeling so privileged to be here serving with these young adults! 

Timo, who is a convert of a year, has just been to the temple and has submitted his mission papers.  His faith and testimony are so strong.  He comes every week to the Den Bosch institute, is a counselor in the Elder’s quorum, and teaches the 12-13 year olds in Sunday School.   We are all excitedly awaiting his mission call!

Noel (from Rotterdam) and Abby (from England) have been faithfully attending the Utrecht Institute class all year.  They just got engaged!!  Abby will be going home in a few weeks for the summer break and we will miss her so much! 

Noel will then attend the Rotterdam Institute class so that makes us happy that he will still be a regular part of our lives.  

Elder Hoornweg is from Capelle aan den Ijssel and is awaiting departure to Greece for his mission.  He has blessed our mission district with his testimony, his enthusiasm to share the gospel, and his friendly, helpful attitude.  He will be a great servant to the people in Greece. 

Esmee (second from the right) is studying to be a dental assistant.  She is very busy but has accepted a calling to be the YSA representative in Den Bosch.  She had just taken this calling and gone to work!  It has been wonderful to move the leadership responsibilities of the YSA group in Den Bosch onto her shoulders. 

Julia (on the right) is in our Utrecht Institute group.  Her testimony and faith are unmatched. Julia is such a joyful person.  She has a never-ending desire to do good and to bless the lives of others.  She spoke in the Sunday morning session of Stake Conference yesterday.  Her wonderful talk inspired us to grow and strengthen our testimonies and our faith.    

As did Ammon (Alma 26), we boast not in our own strength, nor take credit for the wonderful things that are transpiring here, but we glory in the Lord. These young adults, partnering with the Lord, are becoming the future strength and leaders of the Church.  We see that so clearly.  It is indeed a privilege.