These scenes in the mailroom (Jerry´s Office) are typical of missionaries singing to Jerry. She asks them to sing to audition for preludes and special numbers to be performed at firesides, devotionals, mission conferences and special events. She also has them sing to her when they have locked themselves out of their bedrooms by leaving their keys in the rooms and then shutting the locked doors. Its the price they pay for having her unlock their doors. But sometimes missionaries just want a way to express their joy and this (especially for the Brazilians) is one of their favorite ways to do so.
All of the Elders in this post are Brazilians.
A few are reluctant to participate, but eventually all join in the singing.
Jerry is always delighted to find a missionary that can play the church hymns.
We often comment to each other how much love we feel for these choice young missionaries from the moment they set foot in the MTC. This comes in part from the fact that they are so eager to learn and are themselves so loving. We also feel however that it is a blessing given to us because of our calling.
These scenes in the mailroom (Jerry´s Office) are typical of missionaries singing to Jerry. She asks them to sing to audition for preludes and special numbers to be performed at firesides, devotionals, mission conferences and special events. She also has them sing to her when they have locked themselves out of their bedrooms by leaving their keys in the rooms and then shutting the locked doors. Its the price they pay for having her unlock their doors. But sometimes missionaries just want a way to express their joy and this (especially for the Brazilians) is one of their favorite ways to do so.
All of the Elders in this post are Brazilians.
A few are reluctant to participate, but eventually all join in the singing.
Jerry is always delighted to find a missionary that can play the church hymns.
We often comment to each other how much love we feel for these choice young missionaries from the moment they set foot in the MTC. This comes in part from the fact that they are so eager to learn and are themselves so loving. We also feel however that it is a blessing given to us because of our calling.
2 comments:
Good fun. Do they sing better than American missionaries (who sometimes seem tone deaf)?
I love reading your posts. Thank you for taking the time.
Abraços e beijos!
D.
Jerry, you bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, "Sing for your supper"! That's unbelievable that you make them sing to get a key! We miss you but appreciate ALL you two are doing to forward the work. Are you back in May? Or extending again. . . ? Love you.
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