Saturday, August 15, 2009

PRIMI IM WALD

A digression from the usual:

We happened on the stake Primary presidency, who, with the help of their high council adviser, were conducting an activity day for 36 of the 8-12 year-old children in the Bern stake.
Of course we had to watch!!
They had met at the chapel in Zollikoffen earlier where they divided into two groups. One group went next door to the temple and met with the temple president, President Castellani, while the other had a temple-related presentation at the church. Then they reversed, so all the children had both experiences.

Then they changed clothes and prepared for a short trek into the forest. That's when we found them.
Gathered at the chapel.






Gathering sticks for the fire as they trekked through the forest.

Solemnly preparing his roasting stick . . .


Starting the fire--I couldn't believe it! The boys didn't show any interest and the girls did it!



A big thank you to the stake Primary presidency and high councilor for devoting their time to the children today!!!


2 comments:

Marie said...

I just got all caught up on your blog and love it. It was fun to see the pictures of mom and marlies. And the pictures of those little kids are sooooo cute!! I hope your conference went well in the Czeck Republic. We're getting more and more excited to see you in just a few short months! Love you both and wish Kurt, Jack, and I could come visit, too.

jeanne said...

How exciting for the primary to see one of their amazing primary leaders in person. And, how great for you to see primary leaders and children whose lives you have touched through all of your service.
Jeanne