We have a new Mission President. President and Sister Schmutz have replaced the Bowens. We met them in the Aurora Chapel where both he and his wife gave wonderful messages about the Holy Ghost, learning to recognize his promptings and follow his guidance. Afterwards, we had a lovely catered dinner in the cultural hall that was all decorated beautiful for them. It was a very nice evening. President Schmutz has already served as a Mission President here in the Philippines (2011 - 2014). Then was called in the 5th quorum of the seventy in the St. George area. So for the next several years he will be living back here.
On Sept 19th, our transfer went as smooth as butter. We now feel more confident with the welcoming and exiting procedures that take up three days of every transfer. The greatest part is going to the temple with the missionaries! We are so grateful we have this opportunity to go to a session and enjoy the spirit that is felt there. Did I mention that during the transfer, we went to the temple and ran into the General YW President, Bonnie H. Cordon and RS Counselor, Sharon Eubank? That was really exciting to visit with them about our mission and answer all their questions.
The 2nd Sunday in Ondoy was Fast Sunday due to General Conference being broadcast one week later in the Philippines. We attended the Teresa Branch then headed back out to Ondoy with the Sister Missionaries. Brothers Barratoes conducted the testimony meeting there which was attended by 7 - 8 sisters, several children, but no priesthood. A little discouraging. Hopefully it will pick up. I always wonder what all the people standing around outside think when they hear us singing hymns. I hope it will touch them and inspire them to want to join us.
This weekend, we drove out and listened to conference in the Teresa Chapel. We had already watched it in the apartment on the internet but were excited to see it again. It’s crazy how much more you get out of it the 2nd time! We took the four Sister missionaries out to lunch in between sessions on Saturday which was really fun. We also try to take the office Elders to dinner once a transfer. They LOVE to meet us at Eastwood for a nice big meal (burgers and omelets at Denny’s). We love to hear them talk and share experiences with each other. They are always so grateful for the gesture. We have a few new AP’s, Elder Aggabao and Elder St. John that are dear to us! They work their tails off and we so appreciate their laughter and enthusiasm as they do the Lord’s work.
Coming up on November 13-14th is when they will make Teresa a ward and Morong a Stake. So everyone is starting the preparations for a Cultural Ceremony. In the meantime, one of the couples that took our temple classes has been having the missionaries teach their children and getting them all baptized so they can go to the temple. They will be getting sealed this month. Also the other little couple has asked us to schedule their temple date but would like to do it when their Mother can come with us so we are waiting to hear when that will be.
We wholeheartedly sustain President Nelson’s course correction to us as members of the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. And as missionaries it is going to be a lot easier to encourage new members and investigators to attend a two hour meeting as opposed to the three hours. But in the meantime, be obedient and seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost so you can reap all the blessings that are promised to you because we love you and we want you all to be happy!!!
XOXO
On Sept 19th, our transfer went as smooth as butter. We now feel more confident with the welcoming and exiting procedures that take up three days of every transfer. The greatest part is going to the temple with the missionaries! We are so grateful we have this opportunity to go to a session and enjoy the spirit that is felt there. Did I mention that during the transfer, we went to the temple and ran into the General YW President, Bonnie H. Cordon and RS Counselor, Sharon Eubank? That was really exciting to visit with them about our mission and answer all their questions.
The 2nd Sunday in Ondoy was Fast Sunday due to General Conference being broadcast one week later in the Philippines. We attended the Teresa Branch then headed back out to Ondoy with the Sister Missionaries. Brothers Barratoes conducted the testimony meeting there which was attended by 7 - 8 sisters, several children, but no priesthood. A little discouraging. Hopefully it will pick up. I always wonder what all the people standing around outside think when they hear us singing hymns. I hope it will touch them and inspire them to want to join us.
This weekend, we drove out and listened to conference in the Teresa Chapel. We had already watched it in the apartment on the internet but were excited to see it again. It’s crazy how much more you get out of it the 2nd time! We took the four Sister missionaries out to lunch in between sessions on Saturday which was really fun. We also try to take the office Elders to dinner once a transfer. They LOVE to meet us at Eastwood for a nice big meal (burgers and omelets at Denny’s). We love to hear them talk and share experiences with each other. They are always so grateful for the gesture. We have a few new AP’s, Elder Aggabao and Elder St. John that are dear to us! They work their tails off and we so appreciate their laughter and enthusiasm as they do the Lord’s work.
Coming up on November 13-14th is when they will make Teresa a ward and Morong a Stake. So everyone is starting the preparations for a Cultural Ceremony. In the meantime, one of the couples that took our temple classes has been having the missionaries teach their children and getting them all baptized so they can go to the temple. They will be getting sealed this month. Also the other little couple has asked us to schedule their temple date but would like to do it when their Mother can come with us so we are waiting to hear when that will be.
We wholeheartedly sustain President Nelson’s course correction to us as members of the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. And as missionaries it is going to be a lot easier to encourage new members and investigators to attend a two hour meeting as opposed to the three hours. But in the meantime, be obedient and seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost so you can reap all the blessings that are promised to you because we love you and we want you all to be happy!!!
XOXO
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