Couples Convention in Dresden

December 17th - 19th we attended a Senior Couple Convention in Dresden.  We enjoyed being taught by President and Sister Kosak and were sung to by talented Elders and Sisters of the Dresden Zone.  Dinner was at the Sophienkeller, a traditional German restaurant. It was great to get to be with the other missionary couples.  Our assignments vary, but we share the bond of serving together. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next morning after breakfast, we visited the place President Monson dedicated Germany.  It was good to be there with the missionaries of the Germany Berlin Mission.

 

 

 

We spent the afternoon enjoying the city of Dresden.  It is a beautiful city with a rich history.

 

Semperoper (Semper Opera)

 



Semperoper from Augustus Bridge over the Elbe River

 

The Fürstenzug in Dresden, Germany, is a large mural of a mounted procession of the rulers of Saxony. It was originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Wettin Dynasty, Saxony's ruling family.

Elder Beesley is trying out the panorama feature on the iphone camera.

 

Frauen Kirche (Lady of our Lord) Catholic Church.  Built in the 18th century, the church was destroyed in the bombing of Dresden during World War II. The remaining ruins were left as a war memorial, following decisions of local East German leaders. The church was rebuilt after the reunification of Germany. The reconstruction of its exterior was completed in 2004 and its interior in 2005. The church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005 with festive services lasting through the Protestant observance of Reformation Day on 31 October. It now also serves as symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies.  Note that the original stones were used where possible in rebuilding it.  The original stone appear almost black while the new stones are a sandstone color.



The inside of Frauen Kirche is more impressive than the outside. 


 

We concluded the evening with a great dinner at Altmarktkeller- good food and even better company.  Elder and Sister Snow, Sister Kessler and Elder and Sister Boehm.

 

 Elder Boehm served with Elder Beesley in Austria in 1972.  This is there second Sr. mission which they finished Dec 27, 2013.  Wonderful friends and better missionaries.