Stephens Berlin Germany Mission Blog

  Elder Stephens and Elder Cemer We picked Elder Cemer up at the airport on Tuesday afternoon.   Sister Stephens, Elder Stephens, and Elder Cemer Tuesday, March 24, 2026 On Thursday, March 26, we went to  downtown Berlin to the Berlin Hbf (train station hub) to purchase a  train card for an arriving missionary. The office had moved from that train station  to another one.  We had a heck of a time finding the new office, parking, walking to the train station, walking back to our car and trying to get our car out of the parking garage. These experiences are ones I will never forget, hope to never repeat, and try not to  dwell on.   I got my nails done this week.   I have let them grow out a bit-looking good! Sister Stephens, Sister Ihln, and Elder Stephens At the airport.  Sister Ihln finally got her Visa so she could leave for her mission.  Her call is to St. George Utah to the visitor's center and temple. Sister Steph...

  For P-day on Saturday, 21 March 2026 we  visited Lake Havel which is near the village of Zehlendorf and Wannsee. It was a chilly 50 degrees and overcast but so beautiful. The beach at the lake has sandy and a gradual slope into  the water.  In the summer, I think it will be a busy beach. Adjacent to the lake is a beautiful wooded area with walking paths.  It was fun to commune with nature. Zehlendorf, like most German towns, has beautiful  and historic churches and other buildings. Many of the church roofs are green which contrasts with the red brick.   The Farmer's Market had local fruits and vegetables for sale.  The most robust vendor was the one selling alcohol by the glass! Elder Baxter, Elder Ash, Elder Radle, and Elder Hale They live in the "hinterhaus" or basement apartment at the Mission offices.  They ordered headbands and  wristbands to match and went for a 13 km run to the Brandenburg Gate from their apartment. ...