Fußball - 7/21/14

Totally played Fußball last week. It was great...but then I was a little sore. But that is great! :D

ANYWAY, this week I talked to some dude on the street. He promptly gave me his number and we invited him to see a baptism a few days after that and he totally came...and brought his brother!! (Can I just say I love Romanians?) They are so cool and were very touched by the baptism, even though they were not really sure what was going down. Ha, people are great.

I also got a steal on some candy this week, aka, Picco Balla, 66 cents...normally one euro, but I got it for 66 cents. Take that Germany! Bwahaha. Anyway, that's not really important, but what is is that one of my companions was transfered to Cottbus. Well then, it's not even transfers, that is this week. But hey, whatever. It is now just me and Sister Cameron in Lankwitz. So we did what any sane people would do in the summer, we got bikes. Yes, the bikes are back! YESSSSSS. Bikes are fun...too bad it is humid.

And you know the funny part? They gave me a man bike...which is funny because one of the AP's just the week before called me Mannsweib aka Manly Woman. Thank you AP, tell me something that I don't know. He probably grabbed that bike on purpose. Na ja, whatever floats your boat.

We sang at a funeral this week...the one time I ever sang a solo and it was at a funeral. But...it went well and the family invited us over and gave us some Czechisch food. Yum. How nice.

I am getting really excited for the work here, we have one baptismal date, and we are planning on 7 more. Take that, Satan! It is going to be great! There are prepared people, but only if we are prepared to teach them. Please study Preach My Gospel and help your friends out!

PS

My year mark in Germany is on Wednesday, please feel free to celebrate as you see fitting. Amen.

LOVE

Sister Rimmasch

PPS

next week you will get cool pictures! :D

Well hello from Sunny...or Rainy Berlin! - 7/14/14

Soo...this last Pday we went to a Mosque and learned about Islamic culture! It was pretty sweet, we even got to go inside and they gave us cool books...IN ENGLISH. Yes,  it will not be too much of a struggle to read. :)

I had exchanges this last week with the STL's in Dahlem. It was quite fun! I got to teach a Russian doctor man who bought us hot chocolate! Yum. He was really cool and open to know more about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon! Double score!

We also set a baptismal date this week with one of our investigators from India. He is super cool and super smart and is really getting the gospel! It makes him so happy! It is great!!! Just picture a really happy indian student learning the gospel and you got it! So HAPPY. :)

Taught a lesson in District Meeting about teaching in Unity. It was really great! We learned something as well as our students did. Sometimes giving the lesson teaches the teacher more than the student, but hey, it should go something like that. That means I am learning a ton because we just keep teaching people!!

We found a soccer stadium next to our apartment, look who gets to do awesome exercise in the mornings!! This person! Ah, yeah, I will be the soccer proffie when I come home...or just some crazy German-American kid....hahaha. No worries, I will come back normal! Maybe...

Forgive me if I break into German every now and then when I get home. Ha.

Church was great...I played the piano and the Spirit just filled the whole room. It is really great, I have been feeling the Spirit more and more often as I pay attention to the feelings I get. It is really a great feeling!

AND.............GERMANY TOOK THE WORLD CUP. Let's just say when you are in Berlin, you can hear it being shouted from rooftops....slash everyone lit off fireworks for the sake of awesomeness...it was new years all over!!

Well...going into the last two weeks of the transfer and things are looking up and stuff...except when it rains...which is like...every other hour! (make up your mind German weather!)

LOVE

SISTER RIMMASCH

Eternity - 7/7/14

Man, I feel like it has been an eternity since I have written last...even though it was like...7 days ago! Hahaha.

Well people. This week has brought lots of stuff. Let's just say that I think I could be a professional phone call person because I do it so much...in German!! Haha. Will I ever remember how to answer a phone in English? Probably not. Haha.

Met some interesting people this week...who seem to think that if they take what they like from every religion...they have the right one. Quite funny, but these people are super sweet and pretty open to hear about the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Good thing, because EVERYONE needs it! :D:D

We had the 4th of July this past week...and well at 7:10 in the morning I played the national Anthem on my violin...I know the precise time because I received a note in my mail box telling my not to play my violin at 7:10 in the morning...sorry people! But it is a national holiday! oh wait...that's right, it's NOT a holiday in Germany...my bad! I even made burgers!! And a cake!! The cake looked like an American Flag! 'MURICA. Too bad we were kicked out of the World Cup...that's okay, Germany is still in at this point, they better make it to the final, I get to watch that one!

We have been teaching this really cool family and we taught the Plan of Salvation and they really loved it! I am pretty sure that they could be baptized soon, they are super ready to receive the Gospel of Jeus Christ! (that is what I am talking about!!)

Church was great. Great testimonies. Great atmosphere....and then lunch. oh my goodness!

These members made AWESOME food! (so much that I almost puked...) but it was MEXICAN FOOD. Tostandas, enchiladas, noodles, corn and rice!! yummmmmmm.....and then delicious dessert. And then came the test. Yes, test. This family quizes you on what happened during sacrament meeting. I have never known someone to be so observant! I will definitley pay more attention in sacrament meeting...like who gave the prayers, the testimonies, who blessed the sacrament, who passed it, who had door duty, who didn't do what, etc. You get the point! It was a great appointment.

Well friends...I am going to go enjoy my p-day now...and stuff...so love you all! Write me awesomeness!!!

Love

Sister Rimmasch

PS

I say Elmo and Cookie monster on the train

Hello from Berlin - 6/30/14

Welll my friends...The United States may have lost the match again Germany...BUT they are both moving forward into the World Cup!! Bwahahaha! We got to watch the match on Thursday at Institute with the YSA and our investigator! Sweet.

I totally have been creative this week with food. My comp has ciliac's disease and therefore cannot eat gluten. So I have made gluten free brownies, and a casserole that I totally made up! It was soooooooooo good! I can't believe the crazy things I learn on a mission! Woo hoo!!

This week, we had an ENTIRE family come to church!!!! They are so prepared! And awesome!! They come from somewhere near Ethiopia and are totally coming back next week! That is a family of 5 and I cannot wait to share more of the gospel with them! It was a miracle to end our week!

In other news, Berlin is still massive. I mean, honestly, there are two different zones JUST for Berlin. Oh man. Yeah.

Anywho, I decided some people do not have personal space. My personal bubble was completely invaded, let's just say if your stomach is touching mine, you're too close. And if you are holding me captive, definitely too close. Ha. All in good humor, do not worry.

We taught the lesson in Relief Society and watche the Touch of the Master's hand. So good. Every lady was weeping and I attempted to give my testimony through unwanted sobs. Okay, totally over exagerated, I was choking back tears, but it was totally understandable.

I was also told that I do not have a strong American accent in my German. That is also really good! YESSS!!

Being in a trio is fun and hard, and I learn new things EVERYDAY. So, I can honestly say, that no matter who you are, you can always grow in the gospel and keep going forward! It's a wonderful thing to be in this gospel, it keeps us growing closer and closer to Christ! And one day, we will all be resurrected and see Him face to face! :D So excited!

Love you!

Love

Sister Rimmasch