Taught zone meeting this week. Went really well! The Sisters taught
about Nephi and his story about going back to Jerusalem to get the
brass plates. Then we taught about the the 'To Do's' and 'To Be's' of
life and also of a missionary. We enjoyed teaching the lesson and we
ended up having a pretty good discussion about it similar to what we had
at mlc. It was pretty split on whether it was better to be a 'To Be' or
a "To Do'. We enjoyed listening to everybody's opinion then bringing it
all together and finding that you need the one to do the other. There
are a lot of things we need to do in this life and there are a lot of
things we need to become. In order to do one you need the other. If you
just do and don't become, it's like being a hypocrite. You come unto
Christ with your words but your heart is not there. And to be without
doing just doesn't work. Faith without works is dead. All in all it was a
very fun lesson to teach and I think the entire zone enjoyed it and
could relate it to themselves. After that we went out to lunch with a
couple other Elders then went to work there in Alicia. We had baptism
interviews there but they weren't until around 5 so instead of going
back to Echague and turning right back around to come back to Alicia, we
just split for a few hours and worked in their area before the
interview. I worked with Elder Odchigue. We had a pretty good time
working together. He's a really good teacher. Great at sharing personal
experiences. I love attending his district meetings as well since he is
so great at teaching them and involving the members of his district in
the lesson. We got the interview finished a little later than we wanted
since the investigator was a little late coming home. Anyway, the
interview went well then we finally made our way back home to Echague.
We had a sickness come through this week and hit all of us except
for me. Not sure why, I guess I got lucky. But Wednesday morning the
other three were just taking turns rotating in and out of the CR. Then
it turned into coughs and runny noses. Then Elder Labrador's back was
beginning to hurt to the point walking was difficult for him. This took a
hit on the work this week since it delayed us getting out Wednesday and
Thursday. We were still able to hit the appointments that we had set
for those two days but we didn't do a whole lot of finding like we
normally do. Wednesday there was a baptism in the ward so we went and
witnessed then we hit a few appointments. We went to the Quisisem family
and ate dinner with them. We were able continue strengthening our
relationship with them which was great. We had them all committed to
church by the time we left however the dad is the only one that ended up
attending when Sunday morning came around. We have an appointment with
them tomorrow so we'll get to follow up on that. Thursday was probably
the worst day of people being sick in the apartment. It was a long day
not really doing anything. Did a lot of resting, reading and playing
cards. I guess it paid off though since they all seemed to be doing
better Friday morning.
Friday we did splits just with the other elders in the apartment.
This was my first time working with Elder Carrington and we had a way
fun time together. We went to work in his area so I enjoyed meeting some
new people and seeing some different places. Before we went out, we
went to a lunch appointment with the Galera family. It's a family in the
other ward but he came by the apartment in the morning and invited all
of us to lunch. They are an awesome family and really fun to talk to.
For work, we went to a really far area. Broke my personal record of
steps during work. Ended the day with 22,000. We didn't just walk
forever, even though sometimes it felt like it. We were still able to
teach a few really good lessons. We shot hoops with a couple kids for a
little as well just on a ring that was attached to the tree by the road.
They thought it was awesome playing with two foreigners! Then like all
the people in the neighboring houses came out and just watched the 5 of
us shoot around. It was awesome. Anyway, we enjoyed the day together
then finally got back to town and had dinner with the Rivera family.
Made for a pretty great day.
Saturday morning we got up and went to Alicia to attend a baptism.
The service was pretty good. It was a good thing we went since there
were only like 4 members there to support him. Baptism was good then we
went to brunch at Jollibee. While eating, a bus pulled up and like 30
white couples got off. Just so you know, I don't know why but it is
weird seeing white people here. Almost to the point that I don't even
want to go talk to them. So... I didn't. Just watched them walk around
and take pictures. Kind of interesting though since they were taking
pictures of things that just seem normal to me now. I guess it means I
need to take pictures of almost everything since you might really not
know what we see everyday. Went back to Echague, took a 20 minute nap
then went to work with Bishop. Super nice since we used his tricy for
work. He used to work with the missionaries once a week but he had a
surgery right before I got here and that kept him from work until this
last Saturday. He is now going to work with us every Saturday and we
will go out to Pag-Asa which is very far. Even though it's very far, we
still have members that come to church every Sunday which is great! This
was our first time going there since it is not worth it without a
tricy. It would probably take a good 2 1/2 hours to walk there. So we
contacted a lot of people and Bishop introduced us to some of the
investigators that they taught before in Pag-Asa. Overall we had a great
day with Bishop then ended the day eating dinner with John Garcia. It
was his daughters birthday so he invited us over to eat. Finally learned
the reason why they always cook spaghetti or pancit (noodles) when
there is a birthday! You'd think someone would have told me this after
over a year of being here but it symbolizes many more to come. The fact
that the noodles are long is meaning you will still live longer and have
many more birthdays to come. Totally makes sense now after about every
birthday I have ever gone to here has had spaghetti or pancit. So that
made my night when John told me that's what it meant!
Sunday was pretty good as well. Had few less actives at church
again that are on their way to returning. The only bad thing was that
sacrament meeting was super noisy. Kids were running everywhere and the
parents just let it happen. Like they didn't even notice their kid was
there! Anyway, we made it through and ended up having a pretty good
priesthood class also about the peace we can find in Christ. We were
able to split after church as well and work with some that are preparing
to go on missions. I probably should have done that before I left but
at least now I get to help others prepare. They are all so ready to go
they are just waiting for the semester to finish in school then they
plan on passing in their papers.
Overall we had a great week. President called a couple hours ago
and told me that his family is here in the Philippines and they will be
coming to district meeting tomorrow! That should be super fun. I'm
looking forward to meeting them. Hopefully I meet the one that works at
Klim and have him hook me up with some stuff. ;) Anyway, I will let you
all know how it goes next week. Love you all and have a great week!
Lunch appointment on Friday with the Galera family.
Took Elder Carrington's GoPro for some nice pics on the tricy with Bishop.
Echague missionaries group picture at church. Some of my favorite Elders and Sisters in the mission!
Splits on Friday. The road going out to their area.
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