After church on Sunday, we came home and had a quick bite to eat and then headed to a quaint little chapel. This chapel is the OLDEST LDS CHAPEL IN THE WORLD. England is rich in church history and we're very lucky to live so close to a lot of the places.
The church was sold when the Saints were asked to move to America so that the poorer Saints had an opportunity to go. It then became a ruin and local members of the church were able to purchase the property in 1994. They had to build it back up and in 2004 they donated it to the church.
I would give you all the history of the chapel but I think it would be more beneficial for you to read about it yourself and urge you to do so. It's a great story. Gadfield Elm Chapel Information
Here is a plaque that gives a brief description about the chapel. Sorry if it's hard to read.
When we were there, the missionaries gave Jayni a rock to color on.
They let the kids color on them and then they have the choice to keep them or leave them behind at the chapel. They do this because the pioneers would write messages on rocks and drop them along the trail to inform the next group of travelers about things. Jayni's rock is the second down on the right. She ended up taking her's at the last minute though.
Jayni enjoyed playing Hide and Seek...
...while Mason enjoyed crawling all over and eating the grass.
We had a great time being able to do this as a family. What a great opportunity it has been to live here. My testimony has grown so much and I have such an appreciation for the Saints here in England. They are wonderful people and I have learned so much from them.
