We greet the new missionaries before those finishing have even flown out! It takes quite a bit of planning to get the details to work out. With the going and coming of 36 missionaries it takes several trips to the airport (beginning at 5 AM), 4 vehicles (including a van), over 100 pieces of luggage and many willing helpers.

The Goldens are checked in at the office, fed a light lunch, take short naps (while waiting for their interview with President Pimentel) and go street contacting after the welcome dinner. Thursday morning they visit Mauerplatz (place of the Wall) which is 10 mins. from the mission home. There they learn a little history of the mission and have a quiet moment to talk with the Lord as they begin their missions. We have lunch together with the trainers, have Golden Conference and give companionship assignments, take photos and off they go to the train station, a 5 min. walk from the Lankwitz Chapel. Whew! We love it!