Monday, August 30, 2010

Well, this morning we nipped over to Ledbury to the Parade. The Ward had a entry in the Parade. It was Handcarts and members dressed in Pioneer clothes. This area is in the center of much of early church history. When the apostles came to England in 1840 they came to this area. The united brothren group was from a short way from Hereford and Benbow Pond where most of them were babtized is also close. Brigham Young preached in the Market House which still stands in Ledbury. Brigham Young, Wilford Wodruff and Willard Richards met a few miles from Ledbury and decided to print The Book of Mormon in England. 1800 members were babtized in the 9 months following the Apostles arrival. Within two years most of them had immagrated to the US and became the backbone of the Church membership. Sister Henry and I dressed up and walked in the Parade. Our group was very well received. We head for Birmingham tomorrow to pick up a few items of furniture and go to Costco to do some shopping. Sister Davies has been really good to us. She is providing most of what we need for kitchen supplies. Also she is giving us bedding and a mattress and towels. Another member has a washing machine and a small refrigerator. We need a bigger one but this will do for now. The Bishop has four kitchen chairs and the Mission Home has a table. The main thing we still need is a bed and front room chairs. I am sure it will come. Well cherrio for now.

2 comments:

  1. The floor isn't doin' it for ya'?

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love how Dad is using all these English words and sayings. I sure hope I get to come and tour around with you when you done. Sounds like there is a lot of interesting church history.
    I slept on a thin mattress on the floor most of my mission. Don't think I could do that now though. I'm sure you'll find a bed frame.

    ReplyDelete