Lilloween

   The two wards here have had a tradition for some time to give the ward members a chance to have a Lilleoween party in the cultural hall. The young adults made up the greater part of the decoration committee and they worked hard all Saturday to get everything ready for the night's festivities. There was a spook alley that had a long line during the night and an area for other activities for the youth. At one point there was a scream test to see if the children could give out a good scream of fright and when they did they had the chance to break a pinata in the form of a black cat. When the pinata was finally broken open the candy flowed and there was a scramble to pick up all the goodies. Special treats were made available for all who attended and it was a time for the members to invite their friends who are not members.

   Joanne and I decided to go dressed as a missionary team. Joanne took an old missionary suit left in the Amiens apartment that fit her very well and I dressed with my shirt, tie, french hat , and suit coat on backwards. I had Joanna send us in one of our care packages a pair of plastic glasses with a nose. I put that on the back of my head and we entered the chapel to the joy and laughter of the members and the missionaries. I went around shaking hands with everyone with my hand backwards. We had a good time and it was especially good to show the friends of the church that we were not stuffy and that we could have fun like everyone.