The last Sunday of this month will mark 47 yrs since my last Sunday of my mission in southern Chile, I got up and got ready to go to church, somewhat ready to say goodbye to people I had come to love and who meant so much to me, as we were leaving our pension my companion said " oh by the way we are not meeting for church at the normal place today, the sister missionaries have organized an Easter program for the branch", I was a little surprised because I was the district leader and knew nothing about it. We met up with the branch members and the sister missionaries and took a hike through the forest to a little open area, we were close to the ocean and the fog had rolled in during the night so we were kind of walking a little blind, we all got to this little meadow/open area about the time the fog was clearing and the sun was coming out, it was beautiful, the sister missionaries had us get in a big circle and hold hands and then different people who had previously been assigned different scriptures began telling the Easter Story, it was wonderful and even though the specifics have been long forgotten I still remember the feeling it created, of course I was already pretty emotional since it was my last Sunday but what a wonderful way to end my mission. I think everyone should experience an outside Easter program at least once in their lives.
Kara CarlstonApril 13, 2025
Loved this! Love you!
It was always their favorite thing when you invited my kids to go with you. I love seeing that picture of your early curly-haired children. Those were days of glory.
LFApril 11, 2025
Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your family’s traditions and your feelings surrounding this season of celebration. I’m grateful to have the printable resource you prepared — a treasure trove of curated information! Thank you for your efforts. I, too, am thrilled at the church’s moves to observe Holy Week.
kari burrApril 10, 2025
I appreciate your journey. This is truly remarkable, and I commend your efforts so much! Thank you for sharing all you have done. Your family (and WE) are blessed. Your insights are tremendous. I especially appreciate the resources and action materials you provided at the end.
Jane NelsonApril 10, 2025
Thank you so much for all of these ideas and resources. You were ahead of your time in celebrating with your family. I'm excited to begin celebrating Easter more mindfully with children and grandchildren.
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Corey D.April 13, 2025
The last Sunday of this month will mark 47 yrs since my last Sunday of my mission in southern Chile, I got up and got ready to go to church, somewhat ready to say goodbye to people I had come to love and who meant so much to me, as we were leaving our pension my companion said " oh by the way we are not meeting for church at the normal place today, the sister missionaries have organized an Easter program for the branch", I was a little surprised because I was the district leader and knew nothing about it. We met up with the branch members and the sister missionaries and took a hike through the forest to a little open area, we were close to the ocean and the fog had rolled in during the night so we were kind of walking a little blind, we all got to this little meadow/open area about the time the fog was clearing and the sun was coming out, it was beautiful, the sister missionaries had us get in a big circle and hold hands and then different people who had previously been assigned different scriptures began telling the Easter Story, it was wonderful and even though the specifics have been long forgotten I still remember the feeling it created, of course I was already pretty emotional since it was my last Sunday but what a wonderful way to end my mission. I think everyone should experience an outside Easter program at least once in their lives.
Kara CarlstonApril 13, 2025
Loved this! Love you! It was always their favorite thing when you invited my kids to go with you. I love seeing that picture of your early curly-haired children. Those were days of glory.
LFApril 11, 2025
Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your family’s traditions and your feelings surrounding this season of celebration. I’m grateful to have the printable resource you prepared — a treasure trove of curated information! Thank you for your efforts. I, too, am thrilled at the church’s moves to observe Holy Week.
kari burrApril 10, 2025
I appreciate your journey. This is truly remarkable, and I commend your efforts so much! Thank you for sharing all you have done. Your family (and WE) are blessed. Your insights are tremendous. I especially appreciate the resources and action materials you provided at the end.
Jane NelsonApril 10, 2025
Thank you so much for all of these ideas and resources. You were ahead of your time in celebrating with your family. I'm excited to begin celebrating Easter more mindfully with children and grandchildren.
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