Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Kosova!


The Quorum of 12 Apostles approved the entry of two young missionaries into Kosova, and this morning we sent Elder Norris (kneeling left) and Elder Klein, who will be the first young missionaries to preach the gospel in Prishtinë. Accompanying them are Ian and Sue Preston (center back), who have been asked to divide their time between Albania and Kosova. Sam and Andrea Juncker have already been there as Humanitarian missionaries, and spend half their time in Macedonia. There is a small group of people who meet in the couple's home for Sacrament Meeting. The LDS Church is not yet officially recognized in Kosova, so the missionaries have to be in the country on a tourist visa and will only be able to stay for 90 days. Elder Klein returns home from his mission July 13.

4 comments:

Kathy said...

That is wonderful news! Keep up the good work, all of you.

And thanks to both of you for your wonderful and dedicated service to the missionaries and the people of Albania. I know you will be sorely missed.

Grandma & Pop-pop said...

Amazing! How beautiful are the feet!
Those two Elders will experience a lifetime of memories as they serve the Lord in Kosova.

Virginia Wood

Enchanting world said...

That is a great news!! Good luck to the Elders and the missionary couple. Will Kosovo be part of the Tirana, Albania Mission?
...
So good you got to see this event during your mission. Maybe/Hopefully this way "Project Korab" is going to become a reality!
I thank you for the wonderful job you have done for the mission during your service there.

Greetings from Mexico!

Sincerely,
Denada

craig and sandy events said...

What an amazing thing! We still keep in touch. In fact, me and Evan Monson (obviously mostly Evan) helped Matthews learn Albanian. Ema Iftiu and Besmir Deshnica ate dinner at our house over conference. Gosh, we still miss that place! We were really glad to serve with you even though it was only for a short time. We thought you were great!
Cifti Monson