September 12 - 15, 2012, we were able to fly to Kyiv, Ukraine to attend a Humanitarian Missionary Couple Conference. Couples serving in Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey were in attendance. We received valuable instruction from our Priesthood Brethren and were reminded that these humanitarian projects are not
our projects, but the
Lord's. The funds are not our funds, but sacred funds given at a sacrifice of church members and to be used with inspiriation and great care.
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| Couples standing in front of the Kyiv, Ukraine Temple |
The crowning point of the conference was the opportunity to go the Kyiv, Ukraine temple. It was wonderful to be able to see a temple again, and more wonderful to go inside and attend a session. Immediately following the temple session, we had a testimony meeting at the Stake Center on the grounds. Here we were spiritually fed, and after we were physically fed with a delicious luncheon. (First things first.)
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| Testimony meeting |
After the luncheon we were taken by bus on a tour of the city. Kyiv is a beautiful, and the weather was clear and warm, allowing us afterwards to walk up and down the streets and see the architecture of the buildings and the people.
As each of the missionary couples are serving by themselves in their respective cities, it was a special opportunity to be together and share experiences and ideas with one another. These couples are very dedicated to this work, and we felt it a wonderful opportunity to be able to be with them and glean from them their wisdom and experience.
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Jean had the opportunity to be a part of a special
musical number at the Conference. |
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Art display along the street
Russian Orthodox Church
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Downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
I loved the benches, trees and wide sidewalks.
At the end of this street, at the intersection, huge outdoor concerts are held.
Elton John gave a concert there and
Madonna came to give a one but didn't show up!
At our hotel. This is a waterfall, of sorts, behind us.
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