D&C 23:1

That the fullness of my gospel may be proclaimed ...before kings and rulers.

Our group at the EU Commission 

This weekend we held our annual training seminar for the National Public Affairs Directors from each of the 27 countries in the Europe Area.  We met in Brussels Belgium.  The event included a visit to the European Union Commission where we were hosted by the commission advisor on Religious Affairs.  For 2 days the PA full-time staff trained on how to reach out and develop relationships with government and community opinion leaders.  We also were treated to a Brussels bus tour and a fun dinner in the old part of town Saturday evening. Of course we chose a Belgium waffle for desert.  It was good but I think they could double sales with a little maple syrup. My birthday was Saturday and this one will be memorable for location and for being sung to by the largest group of friends ever and from 27 different countries.  The seminar will also be a highlight of our mission as we were finally able to meet and get to know these wonderful people we have been conversing with by email for 8 months now. We have a greater appreciation too for the challenges they face in bringing the church out of obscurity in their countries.

We felt like real bureaucrats

Seminar name tags and flags

My 61st birthday will be remembered

Yummy food

This iron atom is a famous landmark from the Belgian Exhibition

Over-the-top Belgian waffles 

Our group loved being together and could get pretty lively.