Pres. & Sis. TewSep 22, 20211 minRandom SightingsOur three overtime months in Norway have been busy. We have tried to be with the missionaries and members often. We are grateful for...
Pres. & Sis. TewSep 22, 20211 minLast Zone/Mission ConferenceOne of the great joys of mission life has been gathering together to lift and support one another. As a small mission, we have connected...
Pres. & Sis. TewSep 20, 20211 minLast MLCWe were thrilled to meet one last time with the Mission Leadership Council, or we could say the transition leadership team. These...
Pres. & Sis. TewSep 20, 20211 minLast 1st transfer trainingThe arrival of Elder Peschen added some excitement to our small band of 26 missionaries. It was also enjoyable to engage in one more 1st...
Pres. & Sis. TewSep 1, 20211 minA miracle arrival replaces 3 great sisters.Elder Peschen from Zambia came to Norway by way of Germany after quarantining two weeks in Germany with his aunt. It went smoothly and...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 30, 20211 minSkansen family baptismRune's first contact with the church was in 1997 when a professor of religion took two days in class to disparage the church and the Book...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 17, 20212 minAnd then there was 1 - zoneWhen we started our mission over three years ago, we never anticipated we would see a drop from 4 zones to 1 zone, yet here we are. We...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 10, 20212 minHa Det BodøWe have had many blessings and great experiences since the time we thought we would be going home July 1. Among them is the opportunity...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 10, 20211 minMLC and DFCWith a much smaller mission, we need every missionary fully engaged. We have two leadership councils now, the traditional Mission...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 4, 20211 minChanging of the GuardWe appreciate working closely with the assistants but every few months we say goodbye to one of them. Elder Farnsworth has been in the...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 4, 20211 minRandom Sightings GaustatoppenSeveral missionaries gathered on the hike to Gaustatoppen on pday July 6, 2021. Gaustatoppen is the highest peak in southern Norway. On...
Pres. & Sis. TewAug 4, 20211 minSo long for nowAnother great group of missionaries headed for home. This is the last group in Norway who experienced much of a pre-COVID mission so we...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 31, 20212 minJuly baptismsSome great people have been led to us and decided it was time to enter into covenants with the Savior. Here are some great individuals...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 23, 20211 minAnd then there were 2 - zonesWhen we came to Norway we had 4 zones, 76 young missionaries and 8 couples. Today we have 2 zones, 38 young missionaries and 2 couples. ...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 4, 20211 minDigital Finding Council We have changed how we handle social media and come under the umbrella of a Digital Finding Council. These missionaries have ...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 4, 20211 minMagical LofotenA few weeks ago I felt the need to visit our Narvik/Harstad branch and determined to take a extra day to drive up the exotic Lofoton...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 4, 20212 minBeautiful baptism settingsWe have had some amazing young people join the church recently in branches where no baptismal fonts are found. Here are some beautiful...
Pres. & Sis. TewJul 3, 20211 minAnother In Person MLCThis may have been our last MLC and we are grateful to do it person again. We have great leaders in place for the transition to...
Pres. & Sis. TewJun 7, 20211 minLive Conference South ZoneOur smallest zone now, the south zone gathered in Drammen to learn and to become reacquainted. Missionaries gathered from Tromsø and...
Pres. & Sis. TewJun 7, 20211 minLIve Conference West Zone It was a blessing to gather in Stavanger with missionaries from Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger and Kristiansand. Hidden talents from the...