Tanner is in Germany!!

He left Tuesday from Salt Lake via Seattle and Amsterdam and arrived in Berlin midday, Wednesday, September 10. He called us before leaving and shared a lot of his experience from the missionary training center which he loved.

We received the following letter and picture today from the mission president in Berlin. Tanner has been assigned to Magdeburg (about 80 mi. southwest of Berlin) and his first companion will be Elder Meeks from Mission Viejo, California. Coincidentally, we have friends in California who know the Meeks and say great things about this missionary. What a small world!  Tanner will likely stay in Magdeburg for a few months and will either transfer to another area or trade companions--this will be the norm during his mission.

Enjoy!
Tim and Joy Germann


Dear Brother and Sister Germann,

We are pleased to announce that your son, Elder Timothy Tanner Germann, is safely with us in the Berlin Mission. We have had the opportunity to get to know him, and he is ready and excited to be here. Sister Kosak and I look forward to working with him and will do all that we can to help him serve a happy and successful mission. Elder Germann’s first companion will be Elder Meeks, and they will work together in Magdeburg for the next several weeks.

We have all discussed the mission goals and agreed that we will start right, work hard, and finish strong in order to fulfill our purpose to invite others to come unto Christ. We, along with your son, appreciate the support which you give through your weekly letters and daily prayers in his behalf. Thank you for raising your son so that he can be part of this amazing work.

For a glimpse inside the mission, including occasional pictures of your missionary, you can check the blog we maintain at http://germanyberlinmission2012-15.blogspot.com. I’ve included a picture of Elder Germann, his companion, Elder Meeks, Sister Kosak, and me. May the Lord bless you in all that you do.

Sincerely,
Henry W. Kosak
President Germany Berlin Mission