News from Mindoro

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 Hello everyone!


We love you!  We hope you are all doing well!


As we ponder about the forthcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we are grateful for many things.  We had been blessed with so many experiences that had allowed us to know the Savior better.    We are living witnesses of His many miracles and tender mercies.  Words cannot express our gratitude for the Savior.  WE invite you all to continue to draw close unto HIM.

These past few weeks had been very eventful.  First, we survived typhoon Paeng.  It was so strong in our area…heavy rains and strong winds.  There were floods all over but we were blessed not to be much affected by it except for the brown outs. (no electricity for 48 hours).  It’s fun to listen to the storm when one is safe and protected.  Such power!

Church was canceled but we had a Sacrament Meeting here at home with some of the Missionaries.  It was a very good meeting.  The Spirit was strong and felt Heavenly Father’s love.

 

Week 10-October 30-November 6

This week was the YSA Conference here in our District.  We had been asked to be the speakers.  We felt so inadequate for the assignment but we accepted.  So, we prayed to see what the Lord would have us do and went forth.  It was amazing how the Lord had directed us in our preparation.  We had felt His presence and His guidance so strongly!  So,

we did a Q&A on temple marriage with the Single Adults and told them about our story as our intro.   Then the following day, we were also asked to be speakers at their Devotional.  It was so intimidating to be given that big assignment for someone as small as us.  But  the Lord stepped in and He helped us fulfill our assignment.  The YSA conference went very well.  Our mouths were filled and we just knew what we needed to say.     We can testify that there is indeed spiritual power in our call – a gift that makes it possible for us to do the Lord’s work effectively. 


This Saturday, we met with the Self-Reliant Coordinator in charge of our area.  We wanted to know what programs we can help the Saints with to help improve their living conditions and find some means of livelihood for them. The Saints here are so poor-most of them do not have money for transportation to go to church.  We were given guidance on how to help implement some programs.  We will be meeting with the District President and sit down with him to see what we can do to help bring these programs into action.


The following Sunday, we were invited to attend the District Conference on the other side of the island-Mindoro Oriental which is 5 hours away from where we were at.  We were asked to bear our testimonies.  After the meeting, Dad helped the mission president with temple recommend interviews.  He interviewed more than 20+ people in one sitting.  He said that it was also a time for him to help strengthen the Saints through this one on one interview.

 

Week 11- November 6-13


We went back to our area this week after a 5-hour drive.  The next day we had to drive about 4 hours away.  We were scouting for two missionary housing.  We will be opening an area here for the next transfer.  We have 17 new missionaries arriving this next cycle.

 

Week 12 – Nov 13-20


This week was so busy.  We had our Mission Tour in Cavite.  So, we rented a van for the missionaries in our Zone.  We had to take our vehicle to Cavite.  We left early because we were invited to have dinner with the General Authority 70, President Bangerter and his wife at the Mission home.   We were with all the Stake Presidents in the Cavite Mission.  President Bangerter told us about the Area’s vision for the year 2023.  President Bangerter is a very kind man and his wife is very nice. 


On Thursday was our Mission Tour.  It was just like a huge Zone Conference.  The missionaries were so happy to meet their former companions and their friends.  We were taught by Elder Bangerter.  He emphasized the vision for 2023.  It was a very spiritual and powerful meeting.


Some thoughts from the meeting:

Filipino Foreordination:  It is through the Filipino people that the Gospel will be flooded in Asia.

Miracles always happen in the action.  It is brought about by righteous actions.

Come Unto Christ through making covenants.

Go back to your area and cast your nets.

 

 

 

This is all for now.  Happy Thanksgiving!  We love you.


Last Sunday, was our zone baptism.  We had 31 got baptized in the ocean.


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