Ataturk to Turkey, is like Lincoln to the US. He was very instrumental in bringing them into a more modern world. Everywhere you go here in Ankara, there are monuments to him, buildings named for him, and the main highway close to us is called Ataturk Blvd. This first pic is of the walkway leading up to the mausoleum. They really do love him here. So this is a crypt and a museum about him and their war of Independence.
This is from the podium looking back at the congregation. Our meetings last from 1 1/2 hours to two hours. Our High councilman speakers are the conference talks. The Turkish speaking members listen in Du's office and the English listen in the chapel room. My duties include speaking or teaching every Sunday, janitor, branch clerk, etc. Du has the same jobs adding to it Branch President and not understanding the language. it is a challenge at times, but there is no denying the enormity of the spirit in our meetings. We love our little branch and the members are amazing.
We learned to use the Subway this day and had quite a great time learning more about how to get around without a car. The view is through the columns at the crypt and is a pretty good view of a portion of Ankara. Off in the distance you can see the spires to the Mosque - it is close to where we live. The soldiers did the changing of the guard ceremony every hour.
The Hittites were one of the ancient people who lived here. These stags in this formation were their symbol and is now Ankara's symbol. Ankara got its name from the Angora goat. The wool from the goats angora became famous. The people here have a great love for their ancient history.
The Hittites were one of the ancient people who lived here. These stags in this formation were their symbol and is now Ankara's symbol. Ankara got its name from the Angora goat. The wool from the goats angora became famous. The people here have a great love for their ancient history.
These three pics are of where our little branch meets. Du is teaching our prospective missionary some things about the Priesthood. The podium is near them and sacrament table is off to the right.
Next to the sacrament table is the table with the CD player for our hymns. I am the chief button pusher here. I have had some challenges getting the right songs on sometimes, and then the numbers for the hymns up in Turkish and in English.
Du is doing a great job communicating with everyone in the different languages and manages to teach great lessons and give awesome tender talks.
This is from the podium looking back at the congregation. Our meetings last from 1 1/2 hours to two hours. Our High councilman speakers are the conference talks. The Turkish speaking members listen in Du's office and the English listen in the chapel room. My duties include speaking or teaching every Sunday, janitor, branch clerk, etc. Du has the same jobs adding to it Branch President and not understanding the language. it is a challenge at times, but there is no denying the enormity of the spirit in our meetings. We love our little branch and the members are amazing.
So cool!! I'm so proud of you guys:)
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