Kamusta sa inyong
lahat!
That is pretty exciting that Dad is now in the MTC! That will be
an awesome experience for both of you. One of the best perks of that calling is
being able to attend the Tuesday devotionals. I'm sure you will see several
apostles and general authorities in your time there. I still remember my MTC
experience just like it was a few months ago and how nice and helpful my branch
presidency was in there. It is a good thing you have been reviewing some of the
PMG videos to be more prepared! Mom will also enjoy being a mother to the
sister missionaries. Pretty insane how many new missionaries are coming in over
the next few months and coming year. I am excited to see how it will affect the
mission. In March, there are 24 new missionaries coming in and only 7 going
home.
This morning Elder Mills presented his little scriptural thought
at the flag ceremony of Gamu, and afterwards we met with the mayor for several
minutes. We were able to talk about and introduce the Book of Mormon better to
him and answer some of his questions about where it came from and how it is
different from the bible. If nothing else, we were able to plant some seeds in
his heart and he will better understand why we are here.
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| Baptism of Lapitan Family |
On Saturday, we had the baptism of the Lapitan family and Angie.
That is the first baptism I've ever attended/helped baptized that is a family.
There are still 2 more of the Lapitan family that are not yet baptized and
living at home, but over the last couple weeks, they have increased their
desire to participate and even inviting some friends to join in our lessons. It
was definitely the only baptism I've attended and have felt such a strong
spirit. Most all of the baptisms I have attended in the past are unorganized,
people are late (sometimes the latest people are the leaders that are supposed
to be presiding), the baptism font is disgusting or not full yet, nobody is
dressed appropriately, baptismal clothes are dirty or not accessible, and
people are loud throughout the service making it very distracting from the
Spirit. But, on Saturday we were actually able to start on time with everybody
dressed and ready to go, and President and Sister Carlos even decided to
attend. I think about half the people there were missionaries, because the
entire Burgos zone attended along with Elder and Sister Mills, Elder and Sister
Gottfredson, the Assistants to the President, and a couple other missionaries
that were involved in teaching the Lapitan family that President let attend.
Everything just went perfect and the Spirit was thick in the air it was
impossible to not feel it, especially as they all bore their testimonies after
they were baptized. Most everyone in attendance couldn't fight the tears of happiness
because they have been so well prepared and have such strong testimonies. That
same spirit carried over into sacrament meeting yesterday as they were
confirmed and received the Holy Ghost, and bore their testimonies once again
(last week was District Conference so yesterday was Testimony meeting).
Time continues to fly by on wings of lightning, so make the most
of it while it lasts!
Mahal ko kayo,
Elder Nay
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