Krefeld, Germany

Had Branch Presidency meeting. Everyone there. Started 15 min late again. Br. Trautmann may not be here next week. Will recommend Sister Ingeborg Van Royen as companion to Sister Rachel Hansen as Stake Missionary. Brother Oestreich (Elder’s Quorum President) didn’t show up for Priesthood Meeting. No notification. Br. Hoppe, Br. Rudloff, Br. Trautmann, Br. Smith, Br. Hansen (late!), missionaries, Br. Ostler, Br. Schroeder, Br. Hart, Br. Miller. No Aaronic Priesthood. Br. Trautmann is conducting today. Song #81 “Herr, Unser Gott” for opening song in Priesthood. Sunday School – Song #107 “Lobe den Herren”, #45 “Oder Held des Wahren Glaubens”. I gave 2-1/2 minute talk. English class over ministry of John the Baptist. Testimony meeting: 40 present, including 20 who speak English as native tongue. Opening 73 “Die Sach ist Dein, Herr Jesu Christ”. Sacrament: #5 “Jesus, Einstens Schlicht Geborn”. Second fast meeting in a row that Brother Wright has born his testimony.

Drove with Mervyn and Br. Trautman to visit Sister Buch in Hinsbech. Had a good meeting. We take the sacrament to her each Fast Sunday. She is 86 years old and can’t travel any more. Stopped at Sister Deutsch’s on way back to get some clothes for Hansen’s. She appears to be living with somebody. Glad I’m not a Bishop! Sister Rachel Hansen was set apart today as a Stake Missionary. Lynn and Mervyn came over and stayed until about 1 a.m. Had a great visit and ate a pancake supper. First time for everyone except Paula for maple syrup. They normally put orange juice or lemon juice and sugar on pancakes. Very late in bed.

Transcribed from my journal.