Joyous June



12 June 2013 we greeted 26 new missionaries into the England Leeds Mission.  Two more sisters came on 18 June for a total of 28 new missionaries in June. 

 

Elder and Sister Wilson give orientation on Mission Office and Finances.

 

Elders & Sisters  are busy filling out paper work during the orientation.



 





Sister Brinkerhoff talking about Referrals and Baptisms.

 



Assistants-Elder Weitzel and Elder Gee




Sister Brinkerhoff creating beautiful
fruit platters for lunch.



 

Elder Wilson organizing his phones to distribute to the new areas.

 




26 new pillows for each missionary to have sweet dreams after a long day!



Sister Wilson taking a tub of 26 missionaries passports, visas, temple recommends,
drivers license, and ministerial cards back to the Mission Office to make copies.

 

Trip to Temple Newsam

 

We went to Temple Newsam, which is a mansion built on 1500 acres, with the Elder and Sister Brinkerhoff.  There were rolling green hills, huge trees, flowers in full bloom, a pond, stables, farm, and mansion on the property.  People and families of all ages flocked to enjoy the sunshine and be in this incredible environment. 


Temple Newsam north wing

Temple Newsam front courtyard



Looking out the south wing window onto the scrub garden.



Arched walkway in the scrub garden

Rolling hills of green grass for families to enjoy.


We went on a special tour and saw the basement and cellar.

The mansion bells used to inform servants
where they were needed. 

 



Left-The servants went through this 50 yards tunnel to reach the south wing.
Right-Elder & Sister Brinkerhoff and David in the Cella


 

 



Chinoiserie Silver Centerpiece of 1759

 

Great Hall on Ground Floor ready for a wedding





Ready for the wedding
 



Coat of Arms above the fireplace


 
 
 



 





The Five Daughters (of Charles, ninth Viscount Irwin) painted by Benjamin Wilson




 

The Adoration of the Shepherds by Italian painter Matthias Stomer 1600-1656
This was a beautiful picture but this snapshot doesn't compare to the original.




The Rhododendrons were in full bloom and a beautiful sight to behold!

 

 

 

 



Geraniums in the greenhouse

 


Orange and White Geraniums



Bird of Paradise

 

Hydrangeas
 

 

 



Azaleas
 

 

What a beautiful day to be outdoors enjoying Heavenly Father's vegetation!

 

Wentworth Castle & Sheffield

We went with the Elder and Sister Johansson on an adventure for the day.  First we drove to Barnsley to drop off some money to an Elder who lost his bus card.  This led us to find the Wentworth Castle where we spent most of the day.  When we arrived in Sheffield, we went straight to the Burngreave Cemetery to look for David's ancestors.  About 5pm we went to dinner at Nandos with the Brinkerhoffs, Bonds and Johanssons.  Then we attended the BYU Ballroom Dance Team Capture the Magic at the Sheffield City Hall. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burngreave Cemetery Chapel

 

 

Johanssons & Wilsons

 



BYU Ballroom Dancers