EUROPEAN LABOR MISSIONARY PROGRAM

As We Build Churches, We Will Also Build People

 The Builder
Vol. 2, No. 4 April, 1962

Editor George R. Biesinger

Managing Editor Vernice G. Rosenvall
Associate Managing Editor Ruby R. DeBry

Proof Reader and Consultant Hazel Jackson

British Area Correspondent Pearl Moore
Germanic Area Correspondent Vera Gygi
Scandinavian Area Correspondent Reba Winkel

ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Vernice G. Rosenvall Amersfoortsestraatweg 166

Bussum, N.H., Netherlands
Telephone: Bussum 1 12 42

Pearl Moore No. 3 The Ridings

Epsom, Surrey, England
Telephone: Epsom 30 01

Vera Gygi Zum Jungen Strasse 14

Frankfurt a/m , Germany
Telephone: 59 57 79

Reba Winkel Herdersweg 1

Laren, N.H., Netherlands
Telephone: Laren 24 97

BRITISH AREA: England, Scotland, Ireland

and Wales
GERMANIC AREA: Germany, Austria and
Switzerland
SCANDINAVIAN AREA: Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, Netherlands, Bel
PRINTED IN THE N ETHER LA N D S
gium, France and the French
DRUK 'T KOGGESCHIP"
AMSTERDAM speaking part of Switzerland
EDITORIAL
Labor Missionary Building Program
By
President (A short talk delivered to Saints in many of the European Areas during has visit there
HENRY D. MOYLE in October and November 1961.)
For members of the Church there is nothing more
important than a message or a plan given to the
Church by the prophet of God who stands at the head,
David O. McKay.
The First Presidency have initiated a program for
the members of the Church throughout the world with
the basic purpose in mind of giving to every member
of the Church, wherever he may live, so far as possible,
the full church program. This program is new to you,
but has been successfully in force and effect for more
than eight years in some parts of the Church. Its pur
pose is to make possible the building of the greatest
number of meeting houses in which we can meet the
Lord.
When we speak of the Church we speak of its mem
bership. The Church can do nothing more than the
members themselves are prepared and willing to do.
This program is now in full force and effect in
Europe and is gaining importance and momentum
each week. The First Presidency have already called
men to preside over and carry out this program in
various European countries under the immediate di
rection of the Church Building Committee. This pro
gram offers to the membership of the Church for the
next few years the opportunity to participate to the
extent of 20% in the cost of all churches built. From
the tithes of the Church, 80% will be appropriated.
This will include both the cost of the property and the
building of the Church. This constitutes a great oppor
tunity for every member of the Church to thus partici
pate in this great building program. The membership
of the Church can do so in two ways. Under this labor
missionary program they can assist in taking care of
the labor missionaries who are, at the same time,
contributing their labor without expense to the Church,
and learning one of the building trades. If the member
ship of the branch does not furnish 20% of the labor
through the maintenance of labor missionaries and
through the work which they themselves contribute to
ward the building of the Church, the 20% will have to
be raised in money.
The labor missionary program is designed to elimi
nate, as far as possible, the necessity for cash contribu
tions. It seems to be a fundamental principle of the
Church that those who do not tithe themselves should
not participate in the benefits of the tithes of others.
. . . .
and the same principle applies that those who desire
churches in which to worship should render the assist
ance possible to bring them into existence.
In keeping with this program, young men will be called
as labor missionaries to labor on the different building
projects. It then immediately becomes the responsibility
of the members of the branch or of the ward or stake to
furnish board and lodging for these labor missionaries
so long as they work on the project. Every member is to
be encouraged to do his part by contributing the labor
of which he is capable, and for which credit will be
given, the same as for the work performed by the labor
missionaries.
Until we are prepared and ready to do our part, it
will not be possible for the Church to carry this pro
gram through. In short, in order to receive the blessing
of the 80% from the Church, it is necessary for each
individual Church organization to furnish 20 :/. We
know that all of the members desire to have appropri
ate meeting places, and we also know that they are
badly in need of belter and larger places in which to
meet than w'e are now able to rent.
In Germany we expect before summer to have thirty
churches under construction, and by the end of the
year, we hope to have at least fifty. We know that it is
possible to carry out this program in Germany very
effectively. Every member of the Church must ask
himself or herself the question: Are we ready here in
Germany to sustain and carry out this program ? One
slake president who said that it was not possible to
carry out the labor missionary program in his stake
was told that the building program in his stake would
have to be postponed until they were ready and willing
to participate as required by the program laid down by
the President of the Church. Within two weeks this
very stake president had enlisted and called seventeen
labor missionaries to assist in initiating the building
program desired in his stake. What he has done we can
all do.
When we do not accept the word of the Lord as
given to us by his mouthpiece here upon this earth, we
cannot sustain the work of the Lord. When we do what
our Prophet tells us, we are then in full fellowship in
the Church and, in turn, with the spirit of our Heaven
ly Father. We hope and pray that you will all sustain
this program with all your heart and soul.
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T5lte p ro g ra m
February 5, 1962 Carl E. Eriksson,
wife, Dorit A. E. Maltsson Eriksson,
children Robert 18 and Carl 15, arrived
in Amsterdam enroute to Stockholm,
Sweden. Address: Granasvagen Gladok-
varn Iluddinge, Stockholm, Sweden.
February 6, 1962 Elder Hans Jensen,
wife, Eunice, transferred from the Ger
manic Area to England. Elder Jensen
is currently building a baptismal font
in the basement of the Hyde Park
Chapel.
February 12, 1962 Sigmund Peacock
of Liverpool assigned as a labor mission
ary to the Dewsbury chapel project.
Address: 5 Sibford Road, West Derby,
Liverpool, England.
GERMANIC AREA
GROUND BREAKING FOR ADDITION TO
WARTENAU CHAPEL - Hamburg Stake
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m o ves o h ... .
The following information should have
been in a previous issue:
October 1, 1961 Robert Clifford
Reynolds of Wolverhampton Staffs.,
called to be a labor missionary. As
signed to Newton Aycliffe chapel
project. Address c/o Jeffrey Sparks, 14
Stanfield Road, Newton Aycliffe,
England.
November 18, 1961 Tom Sjovall
from Oslo, Norway, began as a labor
missionary. Set apart February 14, 1962
by President Gundersen. Assigned to
Oslo T chape). Address Soren Jaabeksgt.
8, Oslo, Norway.
January 4, 1962 James I. Whitefield
from Southend called to be a labor
missionary. Assigned to Southend chapel
project. Address: c/o James A. Morse,
Deseret, Victoria Road, Eastwood,
Leigh-on-Sea, England.
January 24, 1962 Boris Roberts from
Huddersfield, called to be a labor
missionary. Assigned to Southend
chapel. Address: 23 Canterbury Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England.
January 27, 1962 Addition begun on
Wart enau/Ham burg chapel, Germany.
Irving Davenport, supervisor.
Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,
sung by the Hamburg Stake Choir, set
the mood for ground breaking cere
monies for an addition to the Wartenau
Chapel, which took place January 27,
1962 at 10.00 a.m.
Opening prayer was offered by Brother
Werner Rutz, first counselor to Bishop
Meiser. Talks were given by .Stake Presi
dent Michael Pantisch, Building Super
visor Irving F. Davenport, and Architect
H. G. Munchow. Closing prayer was
given by Brother Wachtler of the high
council.
 PROGRESS CHART February 1962
WARD OR STAKE OR 1 START % COMPLETION FINISH
AREA | SUPERVISOR
BRANCH MISSION DATE
i 1 [0 2 |0 3 J0 4 |0 5 0 6 |0 7 ;0 80 90 100

1 BRITISH * WYTHENSHAWE MANCHESTER H. BOREN 25 May 61 . ll ll ll ll l ll ll ll ll l ll ll ll l ll ll l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l i M I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 15 Dec 61

2 BRITISH NE. AYCLIFFE NTH. BRITISH J. SPARKS 27 May 61 in iin n n n iiim in n in n m n in n n n iiiin iin n :

3 BRITISH ROCHDALE MANCHESTER L. WORTLEY 10 June 61 j i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i n i i i i i i n i i i i i

4 BRITISH READING BRITISH C. ERICKSON 12 June 61 n n i n n n m i i n m m t m

5 BRITISH LEEDS LEEDS C. HARRIS 17 June 61 i m i m i i i m i m i i i i i i i i i i

6 BRITISH YORK NTH. BRITISH L. HIATT 24 June 61 m i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i t i

7 BRITISH W. HARTLEPOOL NTH. BRITISH R. LANE 1 July 61 iim m iim iim iiim iim iiiiiE tm

8 SCANDINAVIAN LAPPEENRANTA FINNISH E. KOHKONEN 3 July 61 n n n n m m m n n n m n n n n n n n n n n n n n n iiim iim n n iu

9 BRITISH LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER 0 . 3RUN0VIG 22 July 61 iiiiiiiiiiin i

10 BRITISH STAKE CENTER MANCHESTER H. BOREN 5 Aug 61 m in i

11 BRITISH SUNDERLAND NTH. BRITISH M. HARDING 12 Aug 61 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin i

12 SCANDINAVIAN OSLO 1 NORWEGIAN P. HANSEN 12 Aug 61 iiiiiiiin

13 GERMANIC VIENNA AUSTRIAN F. WALLNER 29 Aug 59 iiiim iiiiiim iiiiiiiiim m im iiiiim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim iim iiim m ii 5 Nov 61

14 BRITISH MERTHYR TYDFIL CEN. BRITISH A. ANDERSON 24 Aug 61 iiiiiiiin

15 GERMANIC HEIDE NTH. GERMAN W. KRAMER 31 Aug 61 im im m iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

16 GERMANIC WILHELMSBURG NTH. GERMAN J. TANNER 1 Sept 61 jiiiim m iiiiii

17 BRITISH DEWSBURY LEEDS R. SMITHSON 2 Sept 61 a iiiiiiiin

18 GERMANIC KAISERSLAUTERN WEST GERMAN F. B1ESINGER 15 Sept 61 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i n i i i

19 BRITISH CRAWLEY LONDON M. MOORE 16 Sept 61 im iiim i

20 BRITISH LOWESTOFT CEN. BRITISH D. WOODBURY 23 Sept 61 iniiiiiiii

21 BRITISH DRUMCHAPEL SCOTCH-IRISH s. M c D o n a ld 14 Oct 61 jiiiiiiiii

22 BRITISH BELFAST SCOTCH-IRISH S. JAMES 19 Oct 61 m in i

23 BRITISH NOTTINGHAM LEICESTER F. NEILSEN 4 Nov 61 m in i

24 BRITISH SOUTHEND BRITISH J. MORSE 8 Nov 61 im m iiii

25 BRITISH DERBY LEICESTER D. LASSIG 11 Nov 61 jiiiiiiiii

26 BRITISH BEVERLEY NORTH BRITISH W. STREIBEL 18 Nov 61 m in i

27 S C A N D IN A V IA N * MISSION HOME DANISH M. ANDERSON 6 Dec 61 iiim im i

28 BRITISH STOCKPORT MANCHESTER M. NEUFFER 15 Dec 61 m il

29 GERMANIC AUGSBURG SO. GERMAN F. WALLNER 12 Jan 62 n i l ;

30 GERMANIC LOBECK HAMBURG W. HERTIG 20 Jan 62 m i

31 SCANDINAVIAN MISSION HOME SWEDEN K. LAGERBERG 20 Jan 62 mi

32 GERMANIC TEMPELHOF BERLIN M. JENSEN 27 Jan 62 ii'

33 GERMANIC * WARTENAU HAMBURG 1. DAVENPORT 17 Feb 62 n

* PROJECTS ARE ADDITIONS

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British Area Labor Missionary Supervisor
D O N GAR RY LASSIG
AND FAMILY
Don G. Lassig was born in Hamburg,
Germany. He was baptized on February
29, 1929 in the Alster River. That same
year he emigrated to America and
worked first at his trade as a pastry
cook in New York until 1930 when
he moved to Salt Lake City. Two
years later he moved to Crocket, Cali
fornia where he was employed by C. &
H. Sugar Company. During this time
he served as a missionary in the Oak
land Stake.
In 1933 he moved back to Salt Lake
City and there completed a mission in
the Ensign Stake. It was while serving
this mission that he met Amalia Marie
Molly Tuck who was also serving in
the mission.
Sister Lassig was born February 10,
1909 at Denver, Colorado, the youngest
of nine children of Walter Edward
Tuck and Caroline Louise Biegel. Her
mother died when she was one month
old and she remained with an aunt
(her mothers sister, at whose home she
was born) until four years of age. At
this time she moved to her fathers
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ranch ten miles north of Denver to live
in a motherless home with seven
brothers and sisters. Five years later
the family moved to Denver and that
is where the Latter-day Saint mission
aries brought them the Gospel. She was
baptized November 20, 1920 at the age
of eleven.
At seventeen she moved to Boston,
Massachusetts to live with her oldest
sister whose husband was a Methodist
minister. She studied photograph re
touching and tinting and worked at this
trade.
At twenty-two she journeyed to Salt
Lake City to do temple work for her
mother and other relatives. Remaining
in Salt Lake City she lived at the
Beehive House and during this time met
Elder Lassig. They were married in the
Salt Lake Temple March 16, 1934 and
thirteen months later Elder Lassig left
for a mission to his native land,
Germany.
Eleven months after his return from
this mission their first son was born and
in the next fourteen years they had
eight more children, four boys and five
girls in all. One of the girls, Aleta, was
called home to her Heavenly Father
when she was just nine months old.
From 1938 to 1940 Elder Lassig filled
a mission in the Salt Lake Stake. During
the Second World War he owned and
operated Lassigs Art Nook at 41
South Main Street in Salt Lake City.
As a sideline he started to buy and sell
homes which eventually led him, in
1944, into the construction business. In
1958 he developed a 104 home sub
division and in 1961 built a modern
clinic in Holladay, Utah which he owns
and has leased to a group of doctors.
Some of his Church positions have been
Genealogical chairman, Adult Aaronic
Priesthood advisor, Scout chairman
(he and two of his sons are Eagle
Scouts), senior president of the 291st
Quorum of Seventy and High Priest
group leader. He has almost continu
ously held a teaching position in one
of the priesthood quorums or Sunday
School. He also bangs away at the
piano.
Sister Lassig has taught in Sunday
.School and Primary and prior to this
mission, was ward librarian.
The Lassigs with their four youngest
children arrived in England November
5, 1961. Their oldest son, Peter, 23,
having completed a mission to Japan,
is now attending BYU. The second son,
Harold, 22, is working and going to
school in Los Angeles. Julie, 21, was
married in the Salt Lake Temple to
Frank Ferrin Slringham and they have
a five month old son. Theo, 19, is on
active duty with 744th Engineering
Corps in Fort Lewis, Washington. Ruth,
17, is serving a labor mission in the
office of the Church Building Depart
ment at Epsom Downs, England. The
three youngest children, Mary, 14, Paul,
11, and Molly Anne, 8, are with their
parents in Derby, going to school and
trying to be good little missionaries on
their own.
 British Area
Labor Missionary Conference
F U N N I G H T AT YE OLDE F E L B R ID G E H O T E L
Reported by Sister R u th Morse fro m Southend Project
Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 1962,
saw the congregating from all over the
British Isles of members connected with
the British Area Building Program.
They had been anticipating the event
for some time, for here was a chance
to renew acquaintances, meet new
friends, hear words of advice and en
couragement, and gain needed strength
to pursue the course ahead. Housing
was at Hdenbrook, the Manor House,
and Ye Olde Felbridge Hotel. The
weather was not too bad although there
was a little rain, but this did not dampen
the spirits of the missionaries as they
gathered in the hotel for their evening
program.
Welcome visitors included Presidents
Selvoy Boyer, Grant S. Thorn, Bernard
P. Brockbank, George R. Biesinger, E.
Albert Rosenvall, and their wives; Elder
and Sister Haydn Andrew and Elder
and Sister Alma E. Gygi. (It was
President Boyers birthday and a
rousing song of Happy Birthday to
You was part of the program.)
The meeting was conducted by Elder
Stanford W. Bird. After the opening
song, Now Let Us Rejoice, prayer
was offered by Elder James Allen Morse
from Southend. Welcoming remarks
were made by Elder Neil Bradley,
British Area supervisor. After a few
jokes by Elder Bird community singing
was next on the program and the first
song, Old MacDonald had a Farm,
complete with actions, had everyone
moving, then the much requested When
Papa Put the Paper on the Wall
which made such a hit at the conference
in August set the stage for the program
to follow. This was taken up by the
various crews.
Then the fun began Elder Stephen
Jamess crew and family from the Bel
fast, Ireland Branch came forth with a
rousing medley of tunes. Who could
help being happy when they sang So
Let the Sunshine In with the follow
ing home-made words written by Sister
James:
Elder Bradley told us something
We think you all should know
When he met us at the airport
He said, To Ireland you must go!
He got our tickets ready
And we rushed as best we could
Then quite before we knew it
On the Irish mud we stood.
February 6, 7, 8 1962:
CHORUS:
So let the Sunshine in.
Face it with a grin.
Smilers never lose,
And frowners never win.
And thus he cautioned us,
Give it all youve got.
Just get a chapel built
Upon that vacant lot!
There were many more verses and the
act ended with a duet by the mother-
daughter team, Sister James and Janene.
And can they sing!
Elder George Streibels family and one
missionary from Beverley sang the
beautiful hymn, Let the Gospel Light
In followed by a piano solo by Lonni
Streibel.
Elder Mays brickies gave out with
a rendition of Wouldnt It Be
Lovely with a new set of words. It
was a thrill to hear them sing:
. . . We will find those who are
sincere,
To join us on our missions here.
To share our blessings dear,
Oh, it will be so lovely,
Lovely, Lovely, Lovely, Lovely! . . .
The audience joined in singing it a
second time.
Elder Maurice Moore's crew from
Crawley set the place to rocking with
their rendition of How We Met Our
Waterloo and Big John with
the words changed around, of course,
to fit that tower of strength Elder
Moore. Elder Don Lassigs crew from
Derby had audience participation in
their song set to the tune of We Are
All Enlisted. Elder Robert Smithson
from Dewsbury must indeed have one
of the best bishops in the stake after
hearing the script he wrote for the crew,
complete with judge, prosecuting at
torney, etc. Sister Edith Smithson made
her contribution by writing the words
to a song about Dewsbury. We quote
in part:
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 . . . Were glad to see our bishop there,
Hes such a cheerful lot,
Encouraging all to do his best.
And it only seems fair
To give it all weve got.
vSo here we are at Dewsbury
To do our best in word and deed.
So dont you think its dreary,
As often it can be.
Were just real glad were
living here, Yes, Siree!
The scene then changed to dear old
Scotland when a member of Elder
Stevenson McDonalds crew from
Drumchapel (in kilts no less) rendered
such famous songs as We Knew She
Came From Ireland When We Saw
Her Dublin Chin and Donald,
Wheres Your Trousers. A Scottish
story by a missionary from the Leeds
Ward, under the supervision of Elder
Carlton Harris, was well received
especially the extemporaneous remarks
that went along with it. And how about
the Smaching Lady from Liverpool
Ward? It was such a shame that she was
already booked up.
The doctor and patient mime, under
the direction of Elder Oliver Grundvig
from Liverpool, was a success as was
the very clever poem written by Sister
Woodbury and read by Elder David
Woodbury from Lowestoft, lamenting
the delays that take place before a
building can begin. It was called 7he
Red Tape Worm. Originality marked
the puppet show staged by Elder
Borens crew, entitled The Royal
Thorn Theatre.
A beautiful tribute to the leaders of the
building program was given by Arthur
Leonard, a member of Elder Myron
Neuffers crew from Stockport. Elder
Austin Andersons bulldozing crew,
complete with rain slickers, came forth
with a song to the tune of Bless Them
All and ended with a demonstration
of the new dance craze The Twist
that they learned to do in the trenches.
We were all proud of the missionary
(a member of the Church only since
last November) on Elder Floyd Neil-
sons team as he told witty stories.
Barry Lee and members of Elder
Claude Ericksons crew sang a song
composed by Sister Erickson to the tune
of Clementine. We will all remember
the skit about the fire put on by Elder
Laurence Wortleys crew. Remember
the three suckers caught on the tele
phone wire? Could they have been
Elder Neil Bradley, Presidents Thorn
and Brockbank standing there holding
up the wire?
My husband, Elder James Morse, and
I were really proud of our boys from
the Southend Branch project singing a
song set to the tune of The Tennessee
Waltz, accompanied by Jimmy White-
field on the guitar.
Elder Marvin Hardings crew from
Sunderland had us all in stitches with
their skit about a dentist pulling out
four front teeth ... false ones, of course
. . . but between the blood dripping and
the teeth really missing from the boys
mouth, it made a real show. Elder
Lewis Hiatts boys from York next took
the spotlight with guitar music, jokes
and a song dedicated to the supervisors,
called A Missionary's Lament. This
is one of the twelve verses:
Weve laid concrete and concrete and
concrete some more
Weve put it on the roof and weve
put it on the floor
And what for our labors have
we to show?
Elder Hiatt stands yelling
O.K. guys, lets go!!!
Next onthe program was Elder Ralph
Lanes crew from West Hartlepool
with a mime of Dragnet St.
George and the Dragon complete
with dragon, fair lady, knight and all.
This was one of the funniest skits of
the night. They finished with a beautiful
rendition of Sweet Sixteen.
The main performer in Elder Jeffrey
Sparks team from Newton Aycliffe had
mumps so they were unable to present
their part, but his boys did not let him
down. One told jokes while another
gave a few words of appreciation to
Brother Sparks.
Such a variety of entertainment was
presented and such talent and versa
tility shown that we wondered where
anyone could find so much pleasure and
such a wonderful spirit present except
in our L.D.S. gatherings?
After the benediction by Elder Steven
McDonald we made our way to in
dividual quarters still laughing and sing
ing and remembering the fun we had,
but best of all we were thinking ahead
to the time when we would have our
next fun night together and wondering
what skit we should perform then.

The Building Program in the news:

(From the Deseret News Church Section, February 10,1962):
LAIE, HAWAII Development of fine spirits and stand
ards of living in this life is more important than new
buildings.
So counseled President Hugh B. Brown of the First Pres
idency as he dedicated four new dormitories on the cam
pus of the Church College of Hawaii.
More than 1,300 students, parents and friends attended
the dedication of the $ 2,000,000 structures.
This campus does not consist primarily of buildings. said
President Brown. You have been building fine structures
but more important is the spirit and the standards that
you have developed. What you have built within your
selves is immortal. . . Part of growing up is learning to
live with others and to stand on ones own two feet.
President Brown paid high tribute to labor missionaries
and others who had done so much to construct the build
ings.
The new dormitories are the finest examples of cooper
ative effort, selfless service and unpaid labor, he said.
What has happened within the missionaries themselves
in serving others is more important than what they have
built.
He counseled the students to never arrive, for that puts
an end to the journey.
Wendell Mendenhall, chairman of the Pacific Board of
Education and chairman of the Church Building Committee,
complimented the labor missionaries, saying, There is no
toil nor labor that you fear. He told how the labor
missionary program was spreading over the entire world
wherever the Church is established. He recalled President
McKay telling him after receiving a report of the progress
of the peoples in the Pacific: You have not even seen a
glimpse of what there is to be, even with all that has
been accomplished.

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CONFERENCE CONTINUED
Reporters: Sylvia Johnstone a n d M a u rin e Ursenbach, B ritish A rea Secretaries
The Tuesday evening social put every
one in a happy mood and all were
anxious and waiting for the Wednes
day morning conference to begin. Now
the conference took on a more serious
tone as participants and missionaries
gathered at the Hyde Park Chapel to
hear words of inspiration and counsel.
Elder J. Neil Bradley conducted and
introduced the conference guests again.
President and Sister James A. Cullimore
joined the conference at this point.
Dynamic Temple President Selvoy' J.
Boyer was the first speaker. He said,
Give me church buildings here in
Britain like we have at home and I
will give you all the members you
want. He stressed the importance of
gaining a testimony. Having a testi
mony can make you strong enough to
withstand anything, he said. The im
portance of building well was empha
sized and as an additional reminder
President Boyer quoted from The New
Testament, Chapter 7, Verses 24 to 27,
in which the Saviour tells of building a
house upon rock and upon sand. Those
who hear the teachings of the Saviour
and do them not shall be likened unto a
foolish man, who built his house upon
the sand: and the rain descended, and
the floods came and the wind blew,
and beat upon that house; and it fell:
and great was the fall of it.
Labor Missionary John Jeremiah
Wilkinson (Ian to his friends) gave
the second address. (His talk is recorded
on Page 12).
President Thorn said, I love to be
around people who build. He referred
to the dilapidated state of some meeting
houses. The beauty of the message
the proselyting missionaries are bring
ing investigators in their homes some
times seems lost in the surroundings of
an unsuitable meeting place. A basic
principle of life is that we must work
for what we get, continued President
Thorn. It is a sad thing when one
doesnt know how to work. The labor
missionary, besides learning the glory
of work, also learns the spiritual glory'
of our Gospel. He then cited an article
in Time Magazine wherein Adam Faith,
a teen-age rock and roll idol of Britain
argued religion for half an hour on
BBC/TV with the Most Rev. Frederick
Donald Coggan, Anglican Archbishop
of York. Said Mr. Faith, Now the
church calls us wicked because we dont
go to church, and I think this is all
wrong. Church doesnt get across to us,
but that doesnt mean we are not
religious. Well, yes, Dr. Coggan
agreed, Religion is personal but
it is also a family affair. I should take
a dim view of it if I never saw my
kids at the family table, he said. Re
torted Faith: But the atmosphere when
the family does meet together is friend
ly and loving. You dont get that
feeling in Church. President Thorn
then pointed out where churches are
failing in that they are not filling the
needs of people to be loved and ac
cepted. He contrasted this with work in
the Mormon Church where everyone
can feel needed and important.
President Thorn paid tribute to all
supervisors and their wives and ex
pressed appreciation for being invited.
Many people on this stand were in on
the birth of this great building program.
What a wonderful partnership the Lord
offers us; eighty percent and twenty
percent, and the twenty percent can all
be in labor. The Lord didnt need to do
it this way. He could just have the
chapels built, then turn them over to
us, but the basic principle would be
wrong. If a child is given too much he
becomes spoiled and a real problem.
That is exactly what would happen with
this building program. It is one of the
greatest programs in the world. You
are making history.
Arnold Jones was the next speaker and
his talk is recorded on page 11.
President Bernard P. Brockbank said,
I would rather see a labor missionary
than an angel. He marveled at the
talks of the two labor missionaries. He
said, It took forty years to build the
Salt Lake Temple. It is the best example
we have of the labor missionary
program. He stated that his mission
aries will convert enough young men in
the next year to give one hundred labor
missionaries to the building program.
All of us will be tested, said President
Brockbank. No missionary ever had
an easy life, but it is easier today to
be a missionary than ever before. Years
ago, many missionaries gave their lives
for the Church. Now all we have to do
is live our religion. The Lord is preparing
the people to build. He is drawing them
from all sources. He mentioned the
great spirituality that wells up in the
hearts of the labor missionaries. We
have a great need to get kingdom
building into our hearts.
Elder Don G. Lassig, labor missionary
supervisor, mentioned the sweet spirit
among the labor missionaries. He com
pared them to a lump of clay, which
may be moulded into a thing of beauty.
He cited as an example a beautiful vase
he had seen in the temple. It was a
thing of beauty, but not until it had
been tried and tested. It had to be
shaped and molded, spun, and dried
in the kiln before it came out a thing
of beauty. We must also be tried and
tested. Elder Lassig paid a beautiful
tribute to the British people for their
kindness and willingness to help.
Elder Stanford W. Bird, British Area
real estate representative, said there are
one hundred twenty-five supervisors
waiting in Utah to be called. Fifty more
chapels will be under construction in the
British Isles by the end of this year.
He reminded the congregation that
the magnitude of the labor missionary
calling is so great we cannot compre
hend it. Think of the manpower this
will represent, he said. To the young
missionaries he said, All the worlds
a stage and the men and women merely
actors. Our labor missionaries are living
their parts. Millions of people are
watching our actors watching to see
if our story is true. What kind of an
actor do you want to be? If we have
a song in our hearts and a prayer on
our lips, oh, the difference it will make!
You will become a big actor. As a man
thinketh in his heart, so is he. If we
think big, we will be big. Elder Bird
added a word of caution when he said,
Be conscious of your conduct and
language the way you express your
selves. Especially watch your moral
conduct. It is harder to be a labor
missionary than a proselyting mission
ary because you are afforded more
liberties. You arc permitted to dance
and have nights off. We must always
live to be a credit to the Church and be
worthy to accept positions of responsi
bility. He urged the supervisors to
watch themselves also that they too
might be good examples to all who
come to see the buildings. He endorsed
President Bates idea of sending labor
missionary supervisors and labor
missionaries to wards and branches to
talk about the building program.
Closing prayer was offered by Elder
Myron D. Neuffer.
A packed lunch was eaten in the cultural
hall and the afternoon was free.
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After the conference session it was only
fitting that there should be a change
of pace and this was brought about by
the lovely dance held Wednesday
evening at the Hyde Park Chapel. All
the girls of the London Stake were in
vited so there could be a Jill for every
Jack. The vigorous, handsome young
labor missionaries present made the
evening a huge success.
Refreshments were served and a floor
show of Maori songs and dances by
Kura Palmer, Jocelyn Thompson, Dolly
Wihongi, Raihi Wihongi, and Elizabeth
Otene, with the former labor mission
aries from New Zealand joining in, was
enjoyed by all. Young and old alike
were thrilled by the four piece orchestra
and the Master of Ceremonies was affa
ble Elder Gerald Hart. A variety of
mixer dances made for sociability.
Buses were waiting when the dance
was over to take the tired labor mission
aries back to their lodgings.
Thursday Morning All supervisors
and mission presidents met in the chapel
of the temple. The sisters had a meeting
at Ye Olde Felbridge Hotel. The labor
missionaries met, under the direction
of Elder Bird, in the MIA hall on the
temple grounds. Speakers at this meeting
w'ere, in addition to Elder Bird, Presi
dent E. Albert Rosenvall and Elder
Alma E. Gygi, area supervisors of the
Scandinavian and Germanic areas, res
pectively.
The bearing of testimonies followed.
There was a tremendous spirit in the
meeting and it was wonderful to hear
the missionaries stand and say how they
loved their work and their supervisors.
They had learned to laugh at the knocks
and live with each other and each had
found it a rewarding experience. Many
had tears in their eyes as they spoke
of how much the program meant to
them and how they knew it to be in
spired of God. Everyone was eager to
stand and many were disappointed be
cause there was not time enough for all
to be heard. This was surely one of the
great meetings of the conference.
Just as inspirational was the womens
meeting held under the direction of
Sister Edythe Bradley. After the opening
song, Count Your Blessings, prayer
was offered by Sister Erma Lane of
West Hartlepool.
A hearty welcome was extended to all
by Sister Edythe Bradley, wife of the
British Area supervisor. Encouragement
was given when she said, We have
survived the coldest winter England has
had since they began to keep records.
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Here our full time is spent in serving
the Lord, and Im sure we feel the peace
and happiness that such a life can bring.
The greatest teacher pointed the way
to personal growth and happiness when
he said, Whosoever will come after
me, let him deny himself, and take
up his cross and follow me. I feel
humble to be numbered with the great
missionary supervisors wives who are
serving with their husbands.
Second speaker was Sister Pearl Moore,
wife of the British Area treasurer. Sister
Moore responded willingly and without
hesitation to the call to be British Area
Correspondent for the Builder
magazine and is doing a most commend
able job of correlating the news from
her area. She expressed her joy to be
able to work with the women on this
historical project and reminded them
to be sure to write on the back of each
picture and article sent in, the date and
name of project. She also expressed the
happiness she felt in meeting each
family as they arrived from America.
Sister Vernice Rosenvall, wife of the
Scandinavian Area supervisor, and who
is managing editor of the Builder
magazine, inspired the women with
many beautiful thoughts. She said, The
most important thing being done in the
Church today is the building program.
How happy we should all be to have a
part in it. Talking about material for
the magazine she pointed out the many
intei'esting and different histories sent
in and how each helps to stimulate the
other. She urged the sisters to report
all current happenings on the projects
and faith-promoting experiences which
should be recorded for future history.
Because of her three year service as a
labor missionarys wife and then three
years as matron of the New Zealand
Temple, she was well qualified to in
spire those present by her remarks and
all received a better understanding as
to their responsibility toward the
Builder and the program. She also
discussed the importance of keeping a
scrapbook on each project and gave
suggestions and aids for doing so.
Sister Vera Gygi, wife of the Germanic
Area supervisor, expressed her ap
preciation for being there and seeing the
program in operation. She told of the
progress of the work in Germany and
said that one of their handicaps was
the language barrier.
Sister Audrey Biesinger, wife of the
European Area supervisor, said, It is
wonderful to be with the sisters again.
I appreciate so much your efforts and
cooperation. The program couldnt go
forward without the help and assistance
of the wives. We are the barometers of
our husbands dispositions. If we are
happy and pulling our own weight, how
much easier it is for them to do their
jobs well. But if we are unhappy and
homesick it truly reflects in our
husbands. Brigham Young said, The
time we now occupy is a portion of
eternity. Our present life is just as much
a life in eternity as the life of any
being can possibly be. The first place
for us to begin to make a heaven is to
make it at home.
Closing prayer was offered by Sister
Vivian Grundvig of Liverpool.
After the morning meetings everyone
met on the temple steps to have their
pictures taken and it was cold and
windy. It seemed at times there were
more people taking photos than standing
in the group! When the official photo
grapher arrived and the photos were
taken everyone returned to have lunch.
After lunch a temple session was held
and those not attending this attended a
meeting in the MIA Hall on the temple
grounds. Elders Wesley C. Carter and
Gerald Hart were in charge and tw'o
excellent films were shown. The first
film was Every Member a Mission
ary and the second was With Music
Ring, a new film by the Tabernacle
Choir. Elders Carter and Hart then
spoke followed by faith-promoting testi
monies from those attending. Come,
Come Ye Saints was the closing song
followed by prayer by Labor Mission
ary Barry Lee from the Reading project.
The dinner at Ye Olde Felbridge Hotel
Thursday evening made a grande finale
to the conference. Everyone met and
visited in the lounge before the delicious
chicken and ice cream dinner was
served. Soft lights from candles on the
tables made it especially cozy.
Special guests were President and Sister
Nathan E. Tanner and President
Marion D. Hanks, in addition to those
already introduced in previous meetings.
Opening prayer and blessing on the
food was given by President Rosenvall.
The program featured spiritually-toned
talks of Church leaders in Britain.
Keep your good name, advised Presi
dent N. Eldon Tanner of the West
European Mission in the opening re
marks of the evening. The importance
of the physical building of the Kingdom
was stressed in talks by President E. Ray
Curtis, newly-arrived president of the
South West British Mission, and Presi-
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TEMPLE STEPS

dent James A. CulHmore of the Central
British Mission. Speaking particularly
to the young labor missionaries, Presi
dent Marion D. Hanks of the British
Mission advised them to continue
learning, growing, giving. God will
through you bring forth mighty things.
We must remember to build people
as we build the buildings, concluded
President George R. Biesinger, Church
Building Committee representative re
sponsible for all European construction.
Summing up the entire three-day ac
tivity, Elder J. Neil Bradley, conference
chairman, stressed the obvious success
of the event, and mentioned the possible
need for a division of the next con
ference into two sections because of the
rapid increase in the numbers of person
nel involved. He expressed appreciation
and love for all those present.
After the closing song, benediction was
offered by Elder Maurice G. Moore.
This was a truly wonderful conference
and a great deal was accomplished.
Compared with the ninety-seven workers
and their families who attended the
August conference last year, the two
hundred thirty-seven attending this con
ference indicated a more than doubling
of personnel. The program was geared
to the sixty-eight mostly teen-aged local
labor missionaries who are currently
working on the twenty-two building
projects under way in the British Isles.
Many boys remarked they hadnt real
ized before what it meant to be called
on a labor mission and that their eyes
had really been opened. The spirit from
such a large group of enthusiastic young
people was almost overwhelming and
it was uplifting to re-meet labor mission
aries for the first time since the last
conference and see how they had
changed and how their outlook and
spirit had improved. There were very
few moans about their jobs, rather they
made the hardships and disappointments
into jokes and laughed about them and
were learning from them. Everyone is
looking forward to the next conference
and hoping that because of the ad
ditional members it will not be neces
sary to divide it into two conferences.
Those attending were encouraged by
hearing that other people have similar
problems, whether their site is in Scot
land, Wales or England.
The goal of the conference, to emphas
ize unity of purpose and cooperative
effort among the building department
workers, labor missionaries, and super
visors, undoubtedly had been reached.

Talks given a t the British Missionary Conference

Labor Missionary A R N O L D J O N E S

It seems that since the Church has been on the earth,
the commandment has been to build. The Lord stated this
when he said to Joseph Smith, Behold, I do not say
this to destroy my Church, but I say this to build up
my Church.
The purpose of the restored gospel is still to build our
testimonies so that we might progress to a state of
exaltation in the Celestial Glory. We have to be obedient
to all commandments by paying our tithing, keeping the
Word of Wisdom, being morally clean, sustaining the
authorities of the Church, and by being prepared to serve
our Father in Heaven.
One of the ways we can best serve is on a mission. There
are two types of missionaries, but both have the same
ultimate objective. Firstly we have the proselyting mission
ary who preaches the gospel to every kindred, tongue
and people. These missionaries directly cause the growth
of the Church. Secondly we have the missionary with whom
we are all acquainted, the labor missionary. His job is
literally to build the Kingdom of God. To build temples
and churches which become themselves great missionaries,
and influence the growth of the Church.
It is a privilege to serve on a mission especially when you
work with inspired supervisors. I will always remember
President Cullimore telling me after he had set me apart
for my mission, You know, he said, The Church doesnt
send just anyone as a building supervisor. They send only
those who realize the importance of the gospel; men who
are spiritual and strong in the faith.

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President Culiimore was surely saying the truth. Whilst
working on the site, our supervisor has certainly had
cause to lose his temper. However he never has. If during
these two years, I could learn to exercise the principles
of patience, tolerance and love as he exemplifies them,
my mission will be well worthwhile.
Our Supervisors always treat us as though we were their
sons. One thing happened just last night which made me
realize this even more. The concert had ended, and several
of us were watching television. It was about 11 p.m.,
and time that we should have been in bed. One of the
supervisors walked through the room and noticed some
of his missionaries sitting there. Now here was an oppor
tunity to give his boys their marching orders, but he
didnt. Instead he put his arm around one of them and
said, Well, its been a long day. Its time that we should
all be going to bed. Then he said goodnight and walked
upstairs, and the boy he had put his arm around soon
followed.
This is a wonderful mission, and not everyone realizes
how great a commandment it is, to build. In one of the
revelations to the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord instructed
him to build a temple. However, the brethren didnt
work as hard as they could, and the Lord rebuked them
saying, . .. ye have sinned against me a very grievous
sin, in that ye have not considered the great commandment
in all things, that I have given unto you concerning the
building of mine house. You see, the people hadnt realized
the greatness of the commandment to build. Further in
the revelation, however, the Lord leaves this wonderful
promise: Verily I say unto you, it is my will that
you should build a house. If you keep my commandments
you shall have power to build.
Recently in a conference President Thorn said, When
you look at the hands of a labor missionary, you look
at his testimony. How right that is! I hope we as labor
missionaries will realize the greatness of the commandment
to build, that we might use our hands in serving our
Father in Heaven.

Labor Missionary JO H N JEREMIAH ( Ian) WILKINSON

It is indeed an honor and a privilege to
speak to you this morning. I pray that
the spirit of the Lord will be with me,
that what I say may be in tune with the
spirit of this meeting.
O ye that embark in the service of
God, see that ye serve Him with all
your heart, might, mind and strength,
that ye may stand blameless before God
at the last day. (D. & C 4 : 2). These
beautiful but warning words are a con
stant source of inspiration to us. These
are the words which hang on the office
wall of the building site in Crawley.
There are times when we are working
in the rain and the biting winds, when
our spirits are at low ebb and we are
in the depths of despondency, and then
we are faced with these words at the
end of the day. We turn and look
sheepishly at one another and apologize
for any harsh words spoken.
What a tremendous opportunity it is
to be a soldier marching in the ranks
of this royal army of missionaries,
marching onward for the advancement
of Christs Kingdom. How fortunate
we are to know the truth and to have
this marvelous opportunity to expand
our knowledge of the gospel of Jesus
Christ.
The famous Italian artist, Rossetti, told
this story. An old man once entered his
studio and begged him for his candid
opinion on some of the old mans
paintings. Rossetti looked at them and
knew they were of no value. He told
the old man in the nicest way possible
so he would understand. The old man,
realizing what Rossetti was trying to
say took some more specimens from
under his cloak and said they were the
works of a young student of his.
Rossettis eyes lit up as he said, In
these paintings is displayed remarkable
talent. One day this young man will
distinguish himself in the world of
art. Then the old man said, I was
that student. Here lies the moral
tragedy of life. Possibilities are one
thing, realities another. Capabilities are
one thing, achievements are another.
(The Lost Artist by Andrew Mutch).
Once when preaching to some young
people, Dr. Raymond Calkins said, The
only way to know real joy and perma
nent satisfaction is to fail in reaching
something that is beyond us rather than
succeed in doing something which lies
within our reach. . . the happy people
are those who fail in striving to reach
the mountain tops; the unhappy people
are those who are content to camp at
points which are easily reached.
Do not procrastinate for procrastination
is the thief of time. Wilst we have this
opportunity to improve ourselves both
spiritually and intellectually, let us be
prepared for every opportunity that
comes our way and act upon them
when they are within our grasp.
President Levi Edgar Young of the
First Council of Seventy said, There
are only a few years in every life when
the mind is fresh and plastic and the
memory able to retain. These years
should not be wasted; they should be
used to every possible advantage in the
search for light, in the development and
growth of thought and deeds. Let every
one remember that the work he does
shall rise up in judgement for or against
him . . . study is what the gospel of
Jesus Christ demands of us.
I have had many opportunities since
being called as a labor missionary. This
comes through having a kind, loving
and wonderful supervisor. If anyone
had asked me who had made the most
impression on my life before meeting
Elder Moore, I would have answered
with some degree of uncertainty. But
ask me that same question now and
Ill answer without a shadow of a doubt
Elder Moore.
He is a person to whom I can take any
of my problems and I know hell help
me solve them. He is a person to whom
I can go like a bear with a sore head
and hell calm me down in ten seconds
with a light hearted joke. In him are
displayed some of the fine character
istics of that great Greek philosopher,
Socrates. Lie is a person with an irre
pressible sense of humor blended with

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considerable self-control. I pray that one
day I may have that almost perfect
faith that he has.
In Sister Moore is a talented person,
the steadying influence of the family
and the wonderful Latter-day Saint
mother of two wonderful children.
I am blessed to be working with two
fine companions. We work in unison.
We love one another. The Savior said,
By this shall all men know that ye are
my disciples, if ye love one another.
(John 13 :35).
When I was thirteen years of age my
mother died. She was the guiding light
in my life. I could not understand why
By SYLVIA Me D O N A LD
(Sylvia M e Donald is the w ife o f Elder Stevenson M e Donald,
British Area Labor Missionary Supervisor - E d.)
I looked around me, treasuring every
face, snug in the wonderful feeling of
just being there and wondered, Can
this really be me? Am I really a part
of this great tidal wave pushing all
before it? I touched the hand beside
me, a rough builders hand and thanked
God that his life had made all this
possible and uttered a prayer, Lord,
please help me to be worthy!
It was real and here I was right in the
middle of a perfect day, a day in which
we were to be spiritually fed through
every minute of it.
All through the previous weeks, anti
cipation had made every day too long
to wait, and too short for preparation.
Now this was it! Now unbelievably it
is over!
As the turning wheels of our Royal
Scottish Train takes us further away
from it, I want to live it all again
before it fades away.
No lunches to put up-m-m lovely!
Time for that extra wink and a long
luxurious stretch heaven! The smell
of bacon frying it just couldnt be
true all this and conference too.
Surely my cup runneth over.
My strongest impression of that first
day of conference was of oneness as
I have never felt for such a large
God should take away a woman who
was so perfect and in the prime of her
life. From that day on I hated God and
trampled His name in the dust at every
opportunity. But somewhere deep down
within my soul, I wanted someone or
something to worship.
It was in my search for a religion which
would give me back my faith in God
that I met Elders Worren Cottril and
Ralph Hardy. It was in my varied dis
cussions of the Gospel with them that
they taught me my mother had not
been taken from me, but that she had
just been called home. This filled my
soul with happiness.
SO W E W E N T TO
group. I know what it is now that Im
further away from it. Its unselfish
ness and dedication where me and
mine doesnt come between the Lord
and His, multiplied many times.
Getting us seated in Hyde Park Chapel
took a bit of doing. It was hard to
pass anyone without a greeting, hard,
too, to choose a seat.
Never have speakers in any conference
of the Church spoken in closer harmony
with the hearts and minds, aspirations
and desires of its audience. Each
speaker was anticipated with eagerness
and not one word uttered contrary to
the inspiration and spirit of the meeting.
All too soon Brother Bradley added
his message and announced the closing
prayer.
No woman in the Church could take
lightly the quiet efficient way in which
we were fed, adequately and tastely.
Not the smallest detail was overlooked,
everything in perfect order, no dishes,
not for anyone the womans touch.
How long has it been since weve had
a really truly date with our sweetheart,
a carefree date with children tended
and no dishes piled and left in order
to make the first curtain.
My date and I chose to see My Fair
Lady, a delightful comedy playing at
I never knew Joseph SmUh put I love
him with all my heart. Joseph Smith
has done more for this world, save
Jesus only than any man who has
ever lived in it. (D & C 135).
I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet.
I know that our beloved leader David
O. McKay is a prophet today. I know
that Jesus is the Christ and that the
Bible and the Book of Mormon are
indeed the word of God. May the Lord
bless us all in our callings; that we may
fulfill them and become more like our
Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray in His name,
Amen.
the Drury Lane Theatre. Quite on
the sly I pinched myself. It hurt and
I didnt wake up. All around us were
many dear faces from our own group.
Another fine exciting experience shared,
multiplying in the sharing.
Boldly with utter abandon, we dined
out, the tenderest steaks, soft music,
then a taxi back to our beautiful chapel.
I felt like Cinderella with an extension
of time.
The organ under Brother Daileys
nimble fingers added a grand amen to
the second day of a perfect conference.
Just like the P.S. on a letter from home
with a choice bit to add, came the
dance. It was as fun, friendly and warm
as a Gold and Green Ball at home.
It doesnt matter now at all that we
forgot to pack the shaving soap or our
husbands favorite tie, left the tickets
home on the dresser and had more to
buy.
When we all reach our homes, things
are unpacked and were back in the
swing of things with their problems that
add the spice. It will be easier now
knowing you all have problems, too,
that your buildings floundered a little
like ours and you were wondering when
youd ever get started. No matter how
great the problems they will never again
seem as big because they are shared and
lightened by everyone of you.
Greater than all this is our knowledge
that the Gospel is true. This is our
strength.
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British Area Local Labor Missionaries
ROGER HORTON
Quiet, steady, reliable these are the
qualities that characterize Roger Horton
the latest labor missionary to come to
Rochdale.
Roger was born in Birmingham on 27th
June, 1945. His father, Wilfrid Richard
Horton, is an elder and active in
the Birmingham Ward. Roger has been
a member of the Church for four
years and was serving as Y.M.M.I.A.
secretary when called on his mission.
He was just getting well launched as an
apprentice telephone engineer when his
call came. He liked the telephone work
very much, but he was willing to leave
it for the Lords service. This testifies
to his faithfulness. He can go back to
the telephone work after he has com
pleted his mission if he so desires.
His hobby is cinema photography.
That he had already learned much
about his chosen vocation soon became
evident after he came to Rochdale.
About mid-afternoon one day the flood-
light used to light the project for evening
work was accidentally broken. The
socket and wires of a F3 vapor lamp
were broken and the local electricians
could not replace it. An electrician who
was called said it could not be repaired.
It looked as if the evening workers
would not have proper lighting. Then
Roger quietly began working on the
broken lamp. You are just wasting
your time, his supervisor told him.
Roger persisted. What will you bet I
can fix it? he responded. Anything,
if I were a betting man, he was told.
The crew went home at five-thirty to
eat so they could be back for evening
work all but Roger. He was still
tinkering with the lamp.
And sure enough, when the workers we get started on the electrical work, he
returned an hour later, the lamp was will assist the electrician in charge.
repaired and was lighting the site as About his missionary work, Roger says
well as it ever had. Since then he has he is enjoying it because he is learning
had opportunities to do other electrical as well as serving. The members in
repairs. Rochdale are happy to have him in the
He is very handy with electrical ward and appreciate his service and
equipment, says his supervisor. When fine attitude.

JO H N W. PASSEY
I was born in Worcester on November
6, 1945, the oldest son of Fredrick John
and May Macgregor Passey. I have two
brothers and one sister and we were all
born in Worcester. My parents joined
the Church in 1952.
At the age of eight I was baptized at
the Birmingham chapel. At fifteen I
left school and worked in an engin-
eering firm. I was called on a labor
mission by President Cullimore in
November 1961.
I would like to thank all the teachers
and friends of the Worcester Branch
who helped prepare me for this mission.
I would also like to thank all the people
who helped me and are helping me to
do this wonderful work for the Lord.

PATRICK Me W. FATHERGILL
I was born at twenty-five Market Rosen,
Lanackshire, May 12, 1944. I have
been a member of the Church nine
months.
To go on a labor mission there was no
but, no why, or what my answer
was yes. I was then assigned to the
brick crew who are now working on the
chapel in Rochdale. My job before
coming on my mission was making
bricks and I plan to be a brick layer
after my mission. My hobbies are
poster painting, fishing, and drawing.
Now that I have been on my mission
for three months I just love it. Time
goes so quickly that it will soon be over
and when it is I will be very sorry to
leave because I have met so many
wonderful people and friends.

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REPORTS FROM TH E PROJECTS

From Elder J. Neil Bradley, British Area Supervisor:

On December 22, 1961 our local
labor missionaries returned to their
homes for the Christmas Holidays. Of
the 64 who went only one failed to re
turn and several returned to their as
signments earlier than requested. Be
cause of the influence on their com
panions of those who returned home
for Christmas, our local labor mission
ary force had grown to nearly 75 by the
time of our conference on February 6,
1962. If the talks given and the tes
timonies borne by the local labor
missionaries are indicative of the faith
and the strength of those engaged in
this chapel building program, then we
will continue to accomplish that which
has been described as only short of
the miraculous.
Many of you who read this will recall
the Labor Missionary Conference held
in London a few days ago. At the con
cluding meeting, President Nathan El-
don Tanner requested the labor mission
ary who was newest in the Church to
make himself known by standing up.
After a little time, it was determined
that Brother Robert Carroll from Glas
gow, Scotland was newest in the Church,
having been a member only thirty-seven
days at that time. It was further
learned that he had been called and set
apart as a labor missonary three hours
before he was baptised. This to me is
evidence of a strong testimony and
faith in the Gospel. Brother Carroll has
been working as a labor missionary on
the Lowestoft Chapel since that time
and is highly praised by his supervisor.
A few days ago, I received a telephone
call from President James A. Cullimore,
of the Central British mission. President
Cullimore advised me that because of
the efforts of Brother Carroll another
young man who was living in the same
house as Brother Carroll had been
baptised on the Saturday previous. The
President further wanted to know if we
would have any objection to calling
the new' convert as a labor missionary
to Lowestoft inasmuch as that was the
young mans desire.
We are so proud of our labor mission
aries and their devotion to this great
program. Not only do they labor with
their hands, but they also bear testi
mony with such conviction that the
Gospel truths are being accepted by
our fellow men.
Many of us who have been long in
the Church excuse ourselves, for reasons
either real or fancied, for lack of results
in the program of the Church. It would
be my prayer that we may all receive
inspiration from our daily experiences
sufficient to accomplish the purpose of
our being, and to help the Master in
His great work of bringing to pass the
immortality and eternal life of man.

From Elder Claude Erickson in Reading-British Area:

One day we were particularly busy at
the site. Several salesmen and contrac
tors had called by to talk to me. I
was engaged in conversation with one
of these men, when I noticed a woman
standing quietly by her bicycle waiting
to talk to me. As soon as I was free,
I went over to her and said,
Good morning.
She didnt answer my greeting, but
began her conversation with, Every
time I pass here I get the strangest feel
ing . .
I was quite taken back by her statement,
and I guess showed my surprise when
I said, You do? I was at a loss for
words not knowing what this strange
feeling she had mentioned could be.
She soon enlightened me further with
her tort reply, Yes, I do! Every time
I pass here, 1 feel like I could shake
my fist in your face! She seemed
so unhappy and so earnest in her
attack on me, that I was still unable
to recover from her onslaught.
You know, she went on, That youre
the cause of our Vicar leaving his
Parish! And with that she mounted her
bicycle and sped away leaving me about
as speechless as I had ever been in my
life. I stood there for a few moments
musing about what I might have said
to soothe her troubled mind and
wondering just what might have
brought her to this state of mind. There
is a big Church of England just across
the street from our Chapel site. I had
seen the Vicar on several occasions as
he passed by, but had never had the
opportunity to speak to him. Pushing
the incident to the back of my mind, I
returned to my work.
Several times after that, I noticed this
particular woman passing by on her
bicycle. I always nodded good morning
to her, but she never replied; then one
morning, my wife and I had driven
over to the site. We were just getting
out of the van when this same woman
came by. I smiled at her and said,
Good morning. The somber, unhappy
expression on her face remained un
changed. She said, in a sad, neurotic
voice, filled with quiet rage and
emotion, I could hit you!
In a way, this incident has amused me.
But there is a sad part to it, too. It
is too bad that some people are so
misled by the adversary' that they actu
ally desire to persecute those who are
engaged in doing the Lords work. How
grateful I am for the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, and for a way of life which
brings peace into my soul, and which
teaches me to love my fellowmen. And
how I would love to share it with every
one whom I meet, if they would but
listen.

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From Sister Lorna Streibel in Beverley, British Area:
The building has really begun! When my
husband came home for lunch on Fri
day, January 26, I gave him the mail.
What a disappointment he received
when he read a letter from the city
engineer, saying they could not give
permission to start the building. He was
both discouraged and angry because
he had been told the week before that
From Sister Eva Kohkonen in Lappeenranta, Scandinavian Area:
We were sad when the kitchen, which
was used for cooking for the labor
missionaries, closed its doors for the
last time at the Lappeenranta chapel.
The labor missionaries were leaving for
the army.
Thursday, February 1, Sister Lempi
Ojala and I cooked our last meals. We
From Sister Mary Edith Smithson,
Dewsbury, British Area:
Hats off to out- Bishop!
While we were away attending the Labor
Missionary Conference in London, our
building project was carried on by our
Bishop Kenneth Bolton. Before leaving,
Elder Smithson had listed several things
that could be done by the ward while he
was away, Bishop Bolton organized
work crews and carried on just as we
had been doing every week since start
ing the Dewsbury Chapel.
he would soon have the go-ahead. As
I blessed the food, I asked that we
might be granted patience and under
standing in the things we do. My
husband gave a deep sigh and began
to reason things out. He decided to go
to see the Town Planning Commission,
as he wanted to have the chapel site
moved back on the property. I do not
decided to shoot the works so we
took my new ice cream freezer which
recently arrived from the States, and
made a gallon of strawberry ice cream
using frozen strawberries. I guess this
is about the first time any of them had
eaten home made ice cream and they
really enjoyed it. We also had a hot
supper for them and we felt it was the
On arriving home Friday evening, Elder
Smithson went down to the site to have
a look around, this being about 7 :30
p.m. What should he find but our
Bishop and a faithful work crew putting
on the finishing touches of some fill
and form work that was needed before
a cement pour could be made on the
regular work day of Saturday. Does
Dewsbury want a chapel? What do you
think!
know what transpired at that meeting,
but he came back with a verbal permit
to go ahead, and he knew that the
Lord had a hand in it somewhere. It
strengthened his faith in the power of
prayer. So Saturday, January 27, the
bulldozer and carryall moved in and
began operation site levelling and ex
cavation.
least we could do after all the hours
they had spent working on the chapel.
We would also like to express our
thanks and appreciation to two of our
Zion missionaries, Elders Shirl Simmons
and John Watson for the many hours
given to the building project.
 T H E E S S E X A R R IV E S !
By Sister JE A N T A N N E R
(Jean is the w ife o f EJder James Russell Tanner, Germanic Area Labor Missionary Supervisor)
January sixth marked a big day in the lives of the
American and German people in Hamburg. It is a day still
thought of with fond memories, a bit of nostalgia, not to
mention a dash of patriotism!
In the Tanner household plans were being formulated to
celebrate an eight birthday, attend a very important
baptism, and prepare a dinner from the menu submitted
by the honored guest, Russell Scott Tanner. To aid mother
and have a rare opportunity to answer the five hundred
questions an eight year old can ask, father had taken
Russell to the Stadtmitte. Erin and mother remained
at home to shampoo and set hair, decorate the birthday
cake and mix the hot rolls. Upon their return from the
tour of windows and people, Russell burst in shouting,
There are Americans in Hamburg, real Americans!! They
are sailors and there is a big ship in the harbor, there
must be a million sailors in town! I was very much
surprised, not at the reference to a million as this is his
favorite number at present, but at the appearance of an
American ship in the Hamburg Harbor. I immediately
queried if either Russell or his father had spoken to the
sailors or had any details and how ever could we find
out if any LDS men were aboard. My husband, by nature
not forceful, and an old sea veteran to boot, said there
would be no way for us to get through the port authorities
to the ship and even if we did there would be two or three
thousand men on board and it would be impossible in
so short a time to find out this information. I personally,
felt there must be a way; however, decided not to pursue
the issue. The Captain had spoken! !
About 2 PM, we received a telephone call from President
Pantisch, our Stake President, and he informed my husband
that he and Pres. Maycock, our mission President, had
been aboard and had three LDS men who were anxious
to attend meetings and would we consider having the two
officers to dinner on Sunday and he would take the
young seaman. We were overjoyed! At this particular time
I was in the depths of a healthy seige of homesickness and
the thought of real, honest-to-goodness Americans to
visit with was a most welcome thought. In fact, it was
rather hard for all of us to keep our minds on the matters
at hand, but we managed to arrive in plenty of time to
sew Russell into his baptism pants and glow with pride
as he entered the waters of baptism holding his fathers
hand. I must explain, my son is thin and the average
German youth is much more stocky in build; therefore,
having forgotten to carry any safety pins with me, it
was necessary to sew the pants on him. After all, not
too many young men can claim this distinction!
On Sunday we were all eager to get to Church and meet
the brethern from the ship. We met Lt. j.g. Richard Hunter,
from Washington, D.C. and Commander Ray Spencer from
New Jersey. Lt. Hunter is a pilot attached to a squadron
aboard the Essex and Commander Spencer was the Sub-Con
trol officer on the Admirals staff. He is at present on leave
and will report in San Diego to assume command of a
fleet of subs in the Pacific, two of them atomic! It was
a rare privelege to meet and visit with these fine brethren.
Both are outstanding men with strong and true testimonies
of the Gospel and both are first and foremost Latter-day
Saints. We were able to spend a good part of the ten
days they were in Hamburg with them and we grew to
know and love them. It was a loss to each of us in the
family to have to bid farewell to them. Brother Spencer
took us aboard the ship and we were able to view the
flight deck and the hanger section and found it most
interesting. Russ felt the best part was riding on the huge
flight elevator from the flight deck to the hanger area.
For me the best part was to find new friends and once again
have the opportunity to take from their character some
thing missing in mine. The casual relaxed visits, the spirited
political discussions and the deep sincere religious experien
ces shared will long be remembered.
It was with a note of sadness that we bade farewell to
them on the evening of January 16th. The ship was
scheduled to leave Hamburg Harbor at 10:30 AM and we
were at the dock to wave our white handkerchief with
the tens of thousands of Germans. It was interesting
to observe the faces of the people around me and to see the
feeling of appreciation and sincerity that emanated from their
eyes. We followed the ship down the Elbe to Wedel and the
Willkommen Holf. This is a pier set out in the water and at
the far end a band plays the National Anthems of the country
whose ships sail in or out of Hamburg and a speech of wel
come or farewell is given in the individual language of the
country. Without exception the ship returns this courtesy
with a slight dipping of the flag. It is all very impressive and
intensely interesting.
There we stood, as the Essex moved by with a giant
sign on the mast, Dankeschon and U.S. sailors and fliers
lined all along the deck standing at command rest. Old
Glory fluttered in the cold breeze and never looked more
beautiful. The loud speaker burst forth in a torrent of
beautiful German followed by an English voice saying,
Hamburg bids you a good trip home. We thank you for
coming and we hope you will come again. Auf Wiederschen.
Then from the Essex came the voice of the Captain,
Attention on deck! Hip, Hip . . . the men on deck
drowned him out with a sincere Hurray! The band then
played the Star Spangled Banner and the men stood at
attention and the flag was dipped in acknowledgement,
and our vision was blinded by the uncontrollable tears
that flowed. As little Russell said. Just when were good
friends they have to go. Seems like all we ever do is say
goodbye! I couldnt have said it better myself!
Many of the people around us observed my tears and
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came to ask if we were Americans. We proudly said we
were and they were so kind and gracious to us. Many
of them said they had gone to the city and had seen
sailors there and invited them home for dinner. We know
the ship had nine hundred invitations for boys to come
to dinner in German homes. One lady told me the sailors
told her they had been treated so kindly and pleasantly
here that they would like to stay longer. There were no
instances of misconduct on the part of the American boys
and the only impression they left was good. Brother
Spencer arranged to escort a few missionaries and Saints
aboard ship. He prepared for about forty and was
astounded at a crowd of eight hundred. He was also
W h a t is a labor missionary?
Excerpt from talk, given a t British Conference, February 8, 1962
In recent years a new term has come into use among
the members of the Church. It is composed of two well
known words, either of which when used alone is perfect
ly understandable to everyone, but when put together to
form this relatively new term, its meaning is not so well
known. I am referring to the term Labor Missionary.
The term itself is not self-explanatory, for even the prose
lyting missionary can be said to labor at his assignment,
which is to bring souls unto Christ. However, all that is
necessary for us is to know to w'hom it applies and why
the term has been given.
Ever since the restoration of the Church, men have been
called at various times to dedicate their time to the build
ing of the physical things of the Church, but never before
to the extent that it is being done now. So in order that
we might distinguish between the calling of the mission
ary whose duty it is to bring souls unto Christ, and
the missionary who has been called to build the physical
things of the kingdom, the term labor missionary has
evolved.
Under the labor missionary system men and women are
called and set apart to dedicate all their time twenty-
four hours a day if need be for a period of two,
three or more years to the building of chapels, schools and
temples, so that the members of the Church may have
adequate places in which to meet and be taught the Gospel.
While primarily they are building buildings, essentially
they are building people as well. And their labors are
just as necessary to the bringing of souls unto Christ as
are the labors of those who proselyte. Quite often they
are able to do a great deal of proselyting as well.
I have heard it said by some that a new chapel is equal
to six missionaries when it comes to converting people
to the Church. However, my experience has taught me
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host to a group of Hamburg bankers and newsmen on
the eve of Elder Kimballs arrival in Hamburg. The attitude
and response to the missionaries has changed tremendously
for the better. It is interesting to see the fruits of two LDS
men living their religion and the impact it has on a
whole ciy. The Saints in Hamburg had the opportunity
of hearing both Lt. Hunter and Comm. Spencer speak and
bear testimony to the truthfulness of the Gospel and for
ten days we had the opportunity to be with two choice
spirits of our Father in Heaven. As we told Russ, this is
the beauty of the Gospel, we had to say goodbye now,
someday we can say hello again.
that the figure would be much nearer twenty than six.
Moreover, these new buildings, be they chapels, schools
or temples, arc essential to the perfecting of the members
of the Church. It is one thing to bring men and women
to the waters of baptism, but unless we help them to
continue along the way that leads to eternal life, they
may drift back to their old ways and become infinitely
worse off than before.
To be a labor missionary is to work without pay, without
monetary reward, unselfishly serving in the cause of the
Lord. This is the highest form of service, hence it brings
the greatest rewards. Some who have watched this program
from the side lines have remarked that those who have
accepted calls as labor missionaries are making great
sacrifices. But I prefer to look upon it as an investment,
an investment in a cause that brings great dividends in
return. The only way I can see that it could become a
sacrifice is when the one called accepts the call unwillingly
and works at his assignment with slothfulness; for that kind
of service brings no reward.
I have seen young men serve as labor missionaries whose
lives were greatly enriched by that service. Many of them
have been able to earn a better living as a result of the
training they have received. And all of them have had
their faith increased, their testimonies have been strengthen
ed, and they have learned to see life in its true perspective.
Many of them have been able to find choice companions
and have the privilege of being sealed together in the
House of the Lord. What greater blessings than these can
one ask for?
What then shall we say is a labor missionary? I should
say that a labor missionary is one favored of the Lord.
Elder E. Albert Rosenvall
Scandinavian Area Supervisor
* * * * * * * * [J o n a n d yo u r
THOMAS RAY WINKEL
BY
RICHARD W. JACKSON
Scandinavian Area architect
Thomas Ray Winkel. Little did we
realize the place he would find in our
lives. He arrived in Holland several
months after his parents arrived here
to start the ball rolling for the Scandi
navian Area. Tom, as he has been
called since his arrival, has left to return
to the land of the free to seek his
fortune in business as well as love. He
goes well equipped in the search on
both accounts.
During the eight months that Tom was
here his unusual talents in many fields
were drawn upon heavily. He pioneered
the printing of the Builder, spending
hour after hour in the unheated press
room of the printer in setting type,
correcting type, running copy, and the
myriad things that a printer must do to
accomplish a printed work. In fact, it
was necessary to change to a firm of
printers where English was understood
when Tom could no longer carry on.
He was doubly valuable in this work
because of having been a missionary
to Holland and his consequent know
ledge of the language and customs of
the people.
His talents in photography and music
were brought to play in the preparation
of slide strips not only for the enjoy
ment of all but for use in the missionary
and the building programs of the
Church. He brought a wealth of beauty
and color blended with sound into the
lives of all of us.
We wish to say, Thanks loads, Tom.
We are glad we had the opportunity
of meeting and working with you and
wish you Godspeed in your future.
MARK BE BRY
When Area Architect Richard W.
Jackson arrived in Holland he met the
De Bry family tucked into the top floor
of the Roemer Visscher Hotel on a side
street in Amsterdam.
Marks father soon let Brother Jackson
know that his son, Mark, had natural
ability in the field of Architecture and
produced both Mark and his drawings
* * * * * * * *
to show it. This turned into a very cover girl. Everyone thinks Tom
pleasant experience for both. Since that Winkel did a fine bit of photography
meeting in March of 1961 until the end when he took her picture.
of February of 1962 Mark has been the
drafting arm of Brother Jackson and NOTE TO ELDER BIESINGER
has saved him hours and hours of time
that has been put to other use. Marks FROM THE DESOLATE DUTCH:
work has been varied and he has seen The situation here in Holland is still
his designs discarded with changed SNAFU (situation normal, all fouled
programs, abandoned with abandoned up). Two more handsome boys (Robert
sites, turned down by arbitrary building and Carl Eriksson) arrived in the Scan
boards and city officials and just dinavian area from Las Vegas, Nevada.
ignored by the boss. In spite of these
defeats he has plodded on and with his
usual quiet dignity has performed a NOTE TO ELDER BIESINGER
service that will indeed be missed now FROM THE EPSOM LONELY
that he has returned home. HEARTS CLUB:
Mark has returned to Salt Lake City to The appeal of the Lonely Hearts Club
complete his senior year in high school.
went unheeded as another sixteen year
We wish him well and look forward to
old girl joined the Epsom females.
the time when it will be our opportunity
to again renew his acquaintance.
YO-YO CHAMPION
On February 9, 1962 Thomas R. On Saturday, February 17, there was a
Winkel of Laren, North Holland, Yo-Yo competition at the Regal theatre.
presented a slide lecture of Israel and Ronnie Streibel, son of William and
the middle East, to the East & West Lorna Streibel, age ten, had been
organization of the Tropical Museum practicing with his Yo-Yo for a month
of Amsterdam, held in the lecture hall or more so he went to the pictures
of the American Hotel. and entered the contest. When he came
The program was under the direction in the door at noon his sister said,
of Mr. F. H. Andriesse, Secretary of Did you win? And he said Yep.
the organization and prof. dr. J. So Ronnie is the champion of the
Brummelkamp of the Amsterdam Uni Yo-Yo of Beverley. He goes on to
versity. The hall was filled to capacity, compete at Hull for the Yorkshire
the group including many of the Uni championship. The prize is a bicycle.
versity professors. His prize in Beverley was a com
pendium of twenty-five games.
CHARLENE JACKSON SISTERS SOB CORNER - by Hazel
January 27th was a special day for
Charlene, daughter of Dick and Hazel
Jackson, for that was the day she was
baptized and became a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. Charlenes birthday was on
January 26th, and the day after the
family bus was loaded with family and
friends who all journeyed to Amsterdam
for the ceremony. There they were met
by members of the American Branch
who had come for the occasion.
Charlene felt especially blessed, for her
big brother Richard was able to officiate
at the baptism. When the service was
over, all the friends gathered at the
Jackson home to eat homemade ice
cream and cookies.
Charlene has had another thrill this past
month, for when the February issue of
the Instructor came out she was the