Sister Patterson was "volunteered" anonymously to make the branch nativity costumes for their Christmas party. She and Sister Natalia went shopping for fabric. Sister Patterson was told that there were patterns--but they were invisible so this was a project where necessity is the mother of invention coupled with a lot of prayer and breath holding that everything would turn out right.
Try designing costumes when one person speaks Russian and knows exactly what she wants and the other speaks only English. Guessing and pantomiming kept the project alive and hilarious to the very end.
Our little foot tall Christmas tree with twinkling lights helped
create a little taste of home. It perched atop the TV in ourapartment and was adorned with little porcelein Russian
dolls in traditional Russian dress from days gone by. We
know that our granddaughters would love these dolls.
Our mission home in Rostov. Christmas was spent here with our whole mission--all 36 missionaries and 3 senior couples plus President and Sister Nechiporova and Lisa, their daughter. We might be small in numbers but we are big in heart and desire!
A signature memory quilt top was presented to President and Sister Nechiporov in gratitude for everything that they do for us missionaries. It was made from traditional Russian designed fabric.
Mission Service Projects included making quilts for an
orphanage, making cookies to give out while street contacting and
making cards to give out while street contacting. Everyone enjoyed our day of service.
Father Frost and his accordion. You can see the ice princess to the right.
Father Frost makes his appearance on Jan 7 which is celebrated as Christmas Day in Russia. He wears a long blue flowing robe.
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