Hello everyone I hope you all had a great week! Happy Halloween! This week was so so busy but so much fun!
On Tuesday we worked our way around Luna saying goodbye to the people there before I left. I am going to miss the members of the Luna Branch so much and already do! Luna is such a great place and the testimonies of those members will always be in my heart. I am going to miss all of the people that we taught as well and cant wait to here from Elder Waite and the future missionaries on how they are doing. On Tuesday night we went to Nanay Ofelias house for a youth activity! So many of the Branch's kids were there and also the families that are interested in the church, and neighbors as well! It was so much fun to be able to be with youth and teach them about the Atonement of Jesus Christ! Nanay Ofelia made food for everyone and it was a great last night in Luna!
Wednesday was busy busy as well! We started it off by going to San Fernando for a meeting with all of the other missionaries who will be training a new missionary! Sister Bnagal cooked a delicious lunch and Elder Waite and I left all of my belongins at the mission office so that we wouldnt have to go back to Luna for them! Because we were already in San Fernando, we worked in the area with the missionaries that are assigned there! Both of them are also pretty new to the area so Elder Waite and I just started going to random Barangays, anywhere and everywhere trying to meet new people! It was really fun and we ended our time as companion on a high note for sure. Not to mention we ate McDonald's as well which always hits the right spot! That night we stayed with the missionaries in San Fernando and the next morning before we went to go meet our new companions, of course we stopped at McDonalds one more time! hahah.
Thursday! New companions! And my new companion is.... waite for it...
Elder Scott from Connecticut! Another American! I was so so excited to hear that I would be companion with an American again! Luckily though, we have a kabahay, or roommates, that are Filipino so that he will be able to learn Tagalog quicker! Elder Scott is super cool and ready to work. I know he will tire me out walking everywhere in Narvacan and I am excited. We dont have bikes so I wont have to worry about crashing anymore! hahaha!
We took a bus to Narvacan, which is about 3 hours away from the mission office around 2:30. We got to our new bahay at about 5:45 and we planned out the week. There wasnt much on the plan because we are opening the area so we dont really know that many people there! But it will be so fun to go everywhere and anywhere and meet everyone. At 7 I had to leave to go back to San Fernando for a meeting with other missionaries throughout the whole mission! So much travel and bus time was tiring but also really fun! I was able to read a lot of the Book of Mormon and also of Matthew.
That night I stayed in a bahay with a bunch of Elders and was able to get to know them and shoot the breeze! And the next morning the meeting was very long but we were able to plan a lot of things going to happen in the Mission, including the Christmas conference! I cant believe that Christmas is so close. Time is flying!
I got back to Narvacan around 8:30 and was able to finally unpack most of my things before hitting the hay.
On Saturday Elder Scott and I walked around as much of the area as we could talking to new people and trying to find houses of members as well.
The whole day was pretty uneventful but it felt good to be outside working in the heat! Elder Scott is an awesome missionary and is learning Tagalog pretty fast!
At night we ate dinner at a members house and were able to meet their family, the Bishops Family, and also the Stake President and his family, who live in this wards area! All were so nice and welcoming. We also were able to meet a family that live right by our house who had questions about missionaries and what two Americans are doing walking around Narvacan! That question will never get old hahah! They are so nice and willing to share ideas and ask questions. I hope to be able to go back to them more and more and come closer to them and their family!
Sunday was awesome! The church here is a lot different from Luna. For one, they have a chapel so its big! And there is also Air Conditioning in each room! As much as I loved being in the AC and meeting new people, I loved sweating with the rest of the Luna Branch! Everyone here in Narvacan is so nice and open to new missionaries. The members are awesome and I cant wait to come closer to them.
I am so happy that I am a missionary. I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to serve as a missionary for the Lord and to be an instrument in his work. Being a missionary is the best feeling. Learning so much and teaching so much makes the days fly by so fast and I wish they would just slow down! (dont let Whitney know, she might get mad at me for saying that!) but I know that the work of a missionary can help people feel the Spirit of God more everyday, which is something I have started to focus on more and more. Theres no better feeling than the Spirit, and seeing others recognize the Spirit in their lives, some for the first time ever, is such a blessing.
I love you all and miss you all! Have a great week!
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Elder Pitt
Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Goodbye Luna!
What a bittersweet week this was! It was my last full week in my first area before transferring and so much stuff happened! I love Luna so much and am going to miss this area like crazy.
On monday we and dinner at the Nagrillo and Ragmac family house! We cooked food and they did too! It has been so fun to become so lose to them and help them understand more about the Church and the beliefs we have! I will always cherish the endless amounts of jokes and stories they shared while we were there!
On Wednesday we prepared for Typhoon Lawin! We bought some food, some snacks, and some more food to hold us over! Hahah the work day was pretty slow and then at night time Typhoon Lawin started to roll in! The rain was so hard and the wind was crazy! Our zone leader called to tell us to evacuate to the town next to us that was higher up in land in case of floods! When we went to the trike station, the drivers said that the road was flooded so they wont be taking one over to Baloan! So we ended up just staying in Luna! It was okay though! The wind was crazy and the rain was so hard, but as eagle scout Elder Waite and I know, we were prepared! We ended up cooking brownies, turon, cinnamon rolls, some ulam, and drank lots of water to stay hydrated! then the electricity went out! The rain was so loud at night it was hard to sleep but it was still good! The next day we had no electricity again and also no signal for our phones so it was just Elder Waite and I hanging out! I was able to read the Book of Mormon and study Jesus' life from Matthew while we waited to storm out. It felt really good to be able to relax and have all the time in the world to read. Being a missionary has been such a blessing because the distractions of the world seem to disappear. No social media or drama to hold me back from focusing on our Savior and missionary work. I love it so much. The storms passed through later that evening and the next day we went around seeing if we could help anyone out foxing their roofs, cleaning, or anything else! The trees around our house had broken branches everywhere so we cleaned with our neighbors and got to know them more!
On Saturday we went around cleaning again, and Onica Oreal, who was baptized here in June came into town to visit! I loved being able to see her and her family as well! Her Aunt always feeds the missionaries and loves to do so! I can attribute my new extra chin to Nanay Ofelias cooking but it is so worth it! Haha
Sunday was so so good. At church we had senior missionaries also come to visit the Branch. We were all able to come together as a Branch and share insights with one another in order to grow and come closer to our Heavenly Father! The senior couple, the Andersons, are finishing their mission in two weeks. It was so nice to be able to here their testimony of missionary work and also to see how close they are to the members here in Luna.
I was able to see all of the members at church and say goodbye. I am going to miss Luna so much and I will never be able to forget the people here. I have become so close to them and am so grateful that my Heavenly Father has blessed me with the opportunity to serve here. As i thought about it yesterday, I have lived in Luna, La Union longer than I lived in Utah for college! This place holds a special spot in my heart. As I go too my next area I already love the people there and I dont even know them. I am so excited to go to Narvacan!
Elder Waite is going to be running the streets in Luna and I am one jealous missionary! Missionary work is great. The lord is watching over us all the time and is always there when we need help. For that I am so grateful.
Take care, Ingat, Mahal ko kayo!
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Elder Pitt
On monday we and dinner at the Nagrillo and Ragmac family house! We cooked food and they did too! It has been so fun to become so lose to them and help them understand more about the Church and the beliefs we have! I will always cherish the endless amounts of jokes and stories they shared while we were there!
On Wednesday we prepared for Typhoon Lawin! We bought some food, some snacks, and some more food to hold us over! Hahah the work day was pretty slow and then at night time Typhoon Lawin started to roll in! The rain was so hard and the wind was crazy! Our zone leader called to tell us to evacuate to the town next to us that was higher up in land in case of floods! When we went to the trike station, the drivers said that the road was flooded so they wont be taking one over to Baloan! So we ended up just staying in Luna! It was okay though! The wind was crazy and the rain was so hard, but as eagle scout Elder Waite and I know, we were prepared! We ended up cooking brownies, turon, cinnamon rolls, some ulam, and drank lots of water to stay hydrated! then the electricity went out! The rain was so loud at night it was hard to sleep but it was still good! The next day we had no electricity again and also no signal for our phones so it was just Elder Waite and I hanging out! I was able to read the Book of Mormon and study Jesus' life from Matthew while we waited to storm out. It felt really good to be able to relax and have all the time in the world to read. Being a missionary has been such a blessing because the distractions of the world seem to disappear. No social media or drama to hold me back from focusing on our Savior and missionary work. I love it so much. The storms passed through later that evening and the next day we went around seeing if we could help anyone out foxing their roofs, cleaning, or anything else! The trees around our house had broken branches everywhere so we cleaned with our neighbors and got to know them more!
On Saturday we went around cleaning again, and Onica Oreal, who was baptized here in June came into town to visit! I loved being able to see her and her family as well! Her Aunt always feeds the missionaries and loves to do so! I can attribute my new extra chin to Nanay Ofelias cooking but it is so worth it! Haha
Sunday was so so good. At church we had senior missionaries also come to visit the Branch. We were all able to come together as a Branch and share insights with one another in order to grow and come closer to our Heavenly Father! The senior couple, the Andersons, are finishing their mission in two weeks. It was so nice to be able to here their testimony of missionary work and also to see how close they are to the members here in Luna.
I was able to see all of the members at church and say goodbye. I am going to miss Luna so much and I will never be able to forget the people here. I have become so close to them and am so grateful that my Heavenly Father has blessed me with the opportunity to serve here. As i thought about it yesterday, I have lived in Luna, La Union longer than I lived in Utah for college! This place holds a special spot in my heart. As I go too my next area I already love the people there and I dont even know them. I am so excited to go to Narvacan!
Elder Waite is going to be running the streets in Luna and I am one jealous missionary! Missionary work is great. The lord is watching over us all the time and is always there when we need help. For that I am so grateful.
Take care, Ingat, Mahal ko kayo!
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Elder Pitt
Monday, October 17, 2016
Typhoons cant slow them down!!
Another busy, awesome, exciting week has passed! I will try and make sure to remember everything that has happened!
On Tuesday we went on Exhanges with our Zone Leaders, I was with Elder Licayan in Bacnotan from Mindinaou and Elder Waite was with Elder Smith in Luna! The exchanges were so fun to learn from one another and also it was great to be with a Filipino working for the day! It was actually the first time since about the end of June that I was companions with a Filipino! Tagalog the whole day was so good! But it did make me miss English, even if it just was for 24 hours haha! We came to find out the next day when Elder Licayan and I went back to Luna that Elder Smith and Dallin played rugby together at BYU! He saw the family picture I have by my desk and freaked out he was so excited!
On Thursday we were able to meet with Jovylin and her kids! They are the best people in the world and the kids are always so fun to be around. I will try and calm them down next week to get a picture with them! Seeing how happy they are all the time makes me so happy and being able to be friends with them, and remember the days being a kid is so fun.
On Friday, mostly everyone was outside in the field harvesting rice! It was a pretty slow day and Elder Waite and I decided that we would make it a purpose of the day to help the people with the rice! All of the people here dont want us to because they know we are busy and are always way too kind to ask for help! So we just grabbed the bags and shovels and started putting the rice into bags! Right as we started, about 40 people stopped working and started laughing and cheering from the field for the two white kids filling up the bags! It was a fun time and we were able to do it successfully without ruining any of the rice! We then were able to go to Benjis house again and had an awesome lesson with him! Our lesson was focused on the Plan of Salvation. As we taught, Benjamin was reciting verses he had remembered from the Bible that were working hand in hand with the Plan of God. He loved it, I loved it, Elder Waite loved it, needless to say it was such a good lesson with him!
On Saturday, we went and played basketball in the morning and it was so much fun. Waking up extra early when its still dark outside reminded me of home getting ready with Brent McGary for basketball and also the numerous mornings going hunting. It was such a beautiful sunrise and a great game of 2 on 2! Later that day, we had dinner with a man named Clementes house, who goes by Sam! (his last name is Sampaga) and he lives in Washington State! He is going back to the US this week and invited us over for food before he left! He is such a nice man and it was so good to talk about Washington with him again!
Sunday we were on weather watch for a typhoon coming in! Typhoon Karen (Shout out to Mrs. Mclaughlin, trevors mom, and also to mrs. Brunson, spencers mom!) was rollin in hot to the Philippines, and we ended up having to cancel church as a stake because of the dangers. Where we are at right now the storm didnt hit hard but another one is coming next week so we will prepare for it! No need to worry! It gives us more time to study and learn! This week I have been learning about leadership qualities and the importance of listening to others in a counsel rather than fighting with one another. Listening is they Key to success in anything in life!
Be safe everyone and have an awesome week!
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Elder Pitt
On Tuesday we went on Exhanges with our Zone Leaders, I was with Elder Licayan in Bacnotan from Mindinaou and Elder Waite was with Elder Smith in Luna! The exchanges were so fun to learn from one another and also it was great to be with a Filipino working for the day! It was actually the first time since about the end of June that I was companions with a Filipino! Tagalog the whole day was so good! But it did make me miss English, even if it just was for 24 hours haha! We came to find out the next day when Elder Licayan and I went back to Luna that Elder Smith and Dallin played rugby together at BYU! He saw the family picture I have by my desk and freaked out he was so excited!
On Thursday we were able to meet with Jovylin and her kids! They are the best people in the world and the kids are always so fun to be around. I will try and calm them down next week to get a picture with them! Seeing how happy they are all the time makes me so happy and being able to be friends with them, and remember the days being a kid is so fun.
On Friday, mostly everyone was outside in the field harvesting rice! It was a pretty slow day and Elder Waite and I decided that we would make it a purpose of the day to help the people with the rice! All of the people here dont want us to because they know we are busy and are always way too kind to ask for help! So we just grabbed the bags and shovels and started putting the rice into bags! Right as we started, about 40 people stopped working and started laughing and cheering from the field for the two white kids filling up the bags! It was a fun time and we were able to do it successfully without ruining any of the rice! We then were able to go to Benjis house again and had an awesome lesson with him! Our lesson was focused on the Plan of Salvation. As we taught, Benjamin was reciting verses he had remembered from the Bible that were working hand in hand with the Plan of God. He loved it, I loved it, Elder Waite loved it, needless to say it was such a good lesson with him!
On Saturday, we went and played basketball in the morning and it was so much fun. Waking up extra early when its still dark outside reminded me of home getting ready with Brent McGary for basketball and also the numerous mornings going hunting. It was such a beautiful sunrise and a great game of 2 on 2! Later that day, we had dinner with a man named Clementes house, who goes by Sam! (his last name is Sampaga) and he lives in Washington State! He is going back to the US this week and invited us over for food before he left! He is such a nice man and it was so good to talk about Washington with him again!
Sunday we were on weather watch for a typhoon coming in! Typhoon Karen (Shout out to Mrs. Mclaughlin, trevors mom, and also to mrs. Brunson, spencers mom!) was rollin in hot to the Philippines, and we ended up having to cancel church as a stake because of the dangers. Where we are at right now the storm didnt hit hard but another one is coming next week so we will prepare for it! No need to worry! It gives us more time to study and learn! This week I have been learning about leadership qualities and the importance of listening to others in a counsel rather than fighting with one another. Listening is they Key to success in anything in life!
Be safe everyone and have an awesome week!
--
Elder Pitt
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Hello Hello!!
Man this week had so many things happen in it! It was such a good week and I am so happy to be a missionary here in Luna!
On Monday we went to the Bilyarmino household to celebrate the birthday of Roselle! We cooked some food and were able to get to know the Bilyarmino family more which was really fun!
On Tuesday, we had a zone conference in San Fernando with President Bangal and another zone. During the Zone Conference, President Bangal showed us the scene from Rocky which says: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. Its a very mean and nasty place. And I don't care how tough you are. It will beat you to your knees and keep you permanently there if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get his and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now if you know what you are worth, go out and get what you are worth, but be willing to take the hits and no pointing fingers, saying you ain't were you want to be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that. It was so so good 1) To be able to see a movie, even if it was just one scene hahah, and 2) because I loved being reminded that life hits hard. And I am happy to know that when we get hit, and keep moving, me grow in strength and perseverance. Everyone has their Apollo Creed or Ivan Drago in life and those are meant for us to learn and grow!
I love the enthusiasm that President Bangal shares with all of us and motivates us to always strive.
On Thursday, we went to visit a man that had invited us over a couple days ago! His name is Sam! Turns out, Sam lives in Seattle and is an American citizen visiting his home town of Luna for a couple weeks! It was so fun to be able and talk to him about the United States and also Washington of course! We were able to talk about the Temple in Seattle that he has seen but never been to and the Church as well. Sam was so so nice and invited us back in a couple days to talk more about the Book of Mormon and to have dinner! After our visit we went and saw Brother Benji before he left to Banaue for about a week! I love being with Benji and learning from him while we teach. The Spirit is so strong when we are with eachother and like Benji said this week, "when two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) and boy is it true! Benjamin is awesome and is working so hard to find the truth through prayer and reading the Book of Mormon.
Elder Waite killed it this week in our lessons. He was able to really inspire and teach all of the people we talked to and it was so cool to see. We taught a man named Prodencio who has been looking into the Church since 2014. Some things in his life he has struggled to get over in order to prepare himself to be baptized and Elder Waite spent such a long time with him creating a plan for Prodencio to follow in order to help him. It was a really cool experience for Prodencio and for me as well and I know Elder Waite is going to become an even greater missionary in his time here.
On Saturday we went to General Conference! I was like a dog who had been in a cage all day when we were on the bus to San Fernando ta watch it. I was so excited! All of the sessions were so good and strong in Spirit. I love being able to be a missionary and take the things I have learned from the Prophet and Apostles, and teach them to our investigators and members.
We had to wake up at about 5:30am to make it on time but the lack of sleep didnt hold either of us down! Elder Thurman, the man of the year, took us home from Conference and on the way back we stopped at Camp Spencer, a memorial sight just on the outskirts of our area where US troops and Filipino troops received needs from submarines! It was very cool to be able to feel the Heritage of this land and the history. Elder Thurman really put into perspective for us the importance of remembering our history.
Then on Sunday, we were able to find a Jeepney (with the great help of Brother Ragaas) to take us to San Fernando as a Luna Branch! Elder Waite and I rode our bikes around the whole city letting people know that there was a jeepney for all of us to get to San Fernando and on Sunday Morning at 7:30 the jeepney was full to go! I honestly was not expecting so many people to come but I am so so happy they did. There were actually so many people in the jeepney that on the way back after General Conference, Elder Waite and I had to take a bus home because we couldnt fit inside! Hahah it was a true blessing and I am so thankful for Brother Ragaas and his effort to find someone to take us there.
The Luna Branch is amazing. Whether only a couple of people come to Church or we arent able to find anyone to teach an entire day, I am so happy. I love the town of Luna and the people here. The Gospel is true and the Prophet said it best this week in Conference:
"I testify of the great gift which is our Father’s plan for us. It is the one perfect path to peace and happiness."
Ingat po kayo! Mahal ko kayo!
-Elder Pitt
On Monday we went to the Bilyarmino household to celebrate the birthday of Roselle! We cooked some food and were able to get to know the Bilyarmino family more which was really fun!
On Tuesday, we had a zone conference in San Fernando with President Bangal and another zone. During the Zone Conference, President Bangal showed us the scene from Rocky which says: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. Its a very mean and nasty place. And I don't care how tough you are. It will beat you to your knees and keep you permanently there if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get his and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now if you know what you are worth, go out and get what you are worth, but be willing to take the hits and no pointing fingers, saying you ain't were you want to be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that. It was so so good 1) To be able to see a movie, even if it was just one scene hahah, and 2) because I loved being reminded that life hits hard. And I am happy to know that when we get hit, and keep moving, me grow in strength and perseverance. Everyone has their Apollo Creed or Ivan Drago in life and those are meant for us to learn and grow!
I love the enthusiasm that President Bangal shares with all of us and motivates us to always strive.
On Thursday, we went to visit a man that had invited us over a couple days ago! His name is Sam! Turns out, Sam lives in Seattle and is an American citizen visiting his home town of Luna for a couple weeks! It was so fun to be able and talk to him about the United States and also Washington of course! We were able to talk about the Temple in Seattle that he has seen but never been to and the Church as well. Sam was so so nice and invited us back in a couple days to talk more about the Book of Mormon and to have dinner! After our visit we went and saw Brother Benji before he left to Banaue for about a week! I love being with Benji and learning from him while we teach. The Spirit is so strong when we are with eachother and like Benji said this week, "when two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) and boy is it true! Benjamin is awesome and is working so hard to find the truth through prayer and reading the Book of Mormon.
Elder Waite killed it this week in our lessons. He was able to really inspire and teach all of the people we talked to and it was so cool to see. We taught a man named Prodencio who has been looking into the Church since 2014. Some things in his life he has struggled to get over in order to prepare himself to be baptized and Elder Waite spent such a long time with him creating a plan for Prodencio to follow in order to help him. It was a really cool experience for Prodencio and for me as well and I know Elder Waite is going to become an even greater missionary in his time here.
On Saturday we went to General Conference! I was like a dog who had been in a cage all day when we were on the bus to San Fernando ta watch it. I was so excited! All of the sessions were so good and strong in Spirit. I love being able to be a missionary and take the things I have learned from the Prophet and Apostles, and teach them to our investigators and members.
We had to wake up at about 5:30am to make it on time but the lack of sleep didnt hold either of us down! Elder Thurman, the man of the year, took us home from Conference and on the way back we stopped at Camp Spencer, a memorial sight just on the outskirts of our area where US troops and Filipino troops received needs from submarines! It was very cool to be able to feel the Heritage of this land and the history. Elder Thurman really put into perspective for us the importance of remembering our history.
Then on Sunday, we were able to find a Jeepney (with the great help of Brother Ragaas) to take us to San Fernando as a Luna Branch! Elder Waite and I rode our bikes around the whole city letting people know that there was a jeepney for all of us to get to San Fernando and on Sunday Morning at 7:30 the jeepney was full to go! I honestly was not expecting so many people to come but I am so so happy they did. There were actually so many people in the jeepney that on the way back after General Conference, Elder Waite and I had to take a bus home because we couldnt fit inside! Hahah it was a true blessing and I am so thankful for Brother Ragaas and his effort to find someone to take us there.
The Luna Branch is amazing. Whether only a couple of people come to Church or we arent able to find anyone to teach an entire day, I am so happy. I love the town of Luna and the people here. The Gospel is true and the Prophet said it best this week in Conference:
"I testify of the great gift which is our Father’s plan for us. It is the one perfect path to peace and happiness."
Ingat po kayo! Mahal ko kayo!
-Elder Pitt
Monday, October 3, 2016
Hello po - October 2, 2016
Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a great week and watched General Conference! If not, go on to lds.org and check it out! We arent able to see it until next week on the 8th and 9th and I am so so excited to watch it! This week was pretty solid! Nothing too crazy happened but we were able to meet almost all of our appointments and help people come closer to our Savior!
This week we went back the the Nagrillo household, the people who cooked for Elder Waites Birthday, and when we went we wanted to teach about the Book of Mormon! The grandpa, Maximo, cant read really small letters so Elder Waite and I printed out part of the Book or Mormon in huge letters for him to read! It was such a fun time and Im happy to be able to say he was able to read the large letters! It just goes to show that there is always a way to read the Scriptures no matter where we are or what is holding us from reading! We also had the chance to go to Brother Benji who is awesome! He isnt from Luna but he is from the Highlands so he is so good at english! Its fun to teach in Tagalog and English and I know Elder Waite loves being able to teach in english as well! Benjamin is so smart about the Bible and churches. He keeps us on edge making sure we know the same things he knows haha. This week he shared with us his love for Christ and how important it is we follow him. We talked about the Plan our Father in Heaven has for us and how we can always stay on that perfect straight path!
Benji is so awesome! He has such a strong spirit and loves the Gospel!
One of our members, Brother Dela Cruz moved this week so we went to say goodbye! He is such a soft spoken nice guy and I wish him the best! I wish you all the best and hope you have a great week! Stay safe and always turn to Our Father in Heaven when you need help!
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Elder Pitt
This week we went back the the Nagrillo household, the people who cooked for Elder Waites Birthday, and when we went we wanted to teach about the Book of Mormon! The grandpa, Maximo, cant read really small letters so Elder Waite and I printed out part of the Book or Mormon in huge letters for him to read! It was such a fun time and Im happy to be able to say he was able to read the large letters! It just goes to show that there is always a way to read the Scriptures no matter where we are or what is holding us from reading! We also had the chance to go to Brother Benji who is awesome! He isnt from Luna but he is from the Highlands so he is so good at english! Its fun to teach in Tagalog and English and I know Elder Waite loves being able to teach in english as well! Benjamin is so smart about the Bible and churches. He keeps us on edge making sure we know the same things he knows haha. This week he shared with us his love for Christ and how important it is we follow him. We talked about the Plan our Father in Heaven has for us and how we can always stay on that perfect straight path!
Benji is so awesome! He has such a strong spirit and loves the Gospel!
One of our members, Brother Dela Cruz moved this week so we went to say goodbye! He is such a soft spoken nice guy and I wish him the best! I wish you all the best and hope you have a great week! Stay safe and always turn to Our Father in Heaven when you need help!
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Elder Pitt
Post from September 25, 2016
Hello everyone! I will try and keep thiis email short but so much happened this week I cant believe its already monday again!
On Tuesday at zone training Elder and I went on exchanges with Elder Fisher and Elder Dum. So what that means is that I was companions with Elder Fisher in his area and Elder Dum was in our area with Elder Waite for the whole day! It was so fun to work with Elder Fisher! He is such a smart missionary and is so so good with his Tagalog for being so young just like Elder Waite! We worked in Baloan and had a really fun time with eachother! It made me miss Luna even though it was just one day! haha
On Thursday we had dinner at one of our members house, Je-an! She is so nice and was willing to show us around our new area where the sisters once worked! She also made a delicious dinner and i gained at least 5 pounds just at that one dinner!
On Friday i hit my 6 month mark in the mission! Its crazy how fast time flies! I dont know where the time has gone but I can see now its true what all other missionaries say- you blink and youre almost done with your mission- I guess i will just need to keep my eyes open the next couple of days for time to slow down. I love working here in Luna and in the Philippines. 6 months sounds like a long time but it really is so short when you're working for the Lord.
That night to celebrate, Elder Waite and I bought Balut! It was his first time as well so it made the occasion even better! He seemed to like it enough! I didnt see him spit any out so thats a good sign!
On Saturday we had a service project in a neighboring city called Bangar! The missionaries and members there, and us, cleaned the outside of the chapel and dug up some weeds! It was really fun and the members in Bangar we so nice and outgoing! Then that night we had an FHE at the Nagrillo family household! I must have gained 7 pounds there! They went all out for Elder Waited birthday which was on Sunday! I will get to that in a second, but I want to express how much I love the Nagrillo family and how happy I am to be able to know them and be friends with them. They are so loving and caring, and Ramil, the father, has started to read the Book of Mormon and he is so smart and knowledgeable!
SUNDAY WAS THE BIRTHDAY OF ELDER WAITE! Happy birthday Elder Waite once again! I must have said it over 100 times yesterday with no regrets! At church we had so many members and investigators with us making the day even better. And after church a member, Sister Ofelia cooked us a huge lunch in honor of his birthday! only 4 pounds at that lunch was gained but boy was it delicious! After a hot long day of wokring and seeing our awesome investigators we made our way back to the house and partied! I cooked chicken sisig for dinner and after dinner we had cake! On saturday Elder Waite bought a cake from a shop that Elder Moreland and I spotted one day but never went to. Elder Waite got a carrot cake and it was So. Good. I cant explain how delicous it was, and to top it off we ate Mango Graham ice cream! (at least 7 pounds gained there)
All in all this week was so good. So many chances to talk with new people about the Gospel. 6 months down, 1 Birthday boy and if i counted correctly 23 pounds later, this week has ended and i am so excited for next week.
This work is so amazing and being able to help other come closer to Christ for the last 6 months makes me never want to stop. I love it and I love you all. Be safe and have a great week! Mahal kita!
Elder Pitt
On Tuesday at zone training Elder and I went on exchanges with Elder Fisher and Elder Dum. So what that means is that I was companions with Elder Fisher in his area and Elder Dum was in our area with Elder Waite for the whole day! It was so fun to work with Elder Fisher! He is such a smart missionary and is so so good with his Tagalog for being so young just like Elder Waite! We worked in Baloan and had a really fun time with eachother! It made me miss Luna even though it was just one day! haha
On Thursday we had dinner at one of our members house, Je-an! She is so nice and was willing to show us around our new area where the sisters once worked! She also made a delicious dinner and i gained at least 5 pounds just at that one dinner!
On Friday i hit my 6 month mark in the mission! Its crazy how fast time flies! I dont know where the time has gone but I can see now its true what all other missionaries say- you blink and youre almost done with your mission- I guess i will just need to keep my eyes open the next couple of days for time to slow down. I love working here in Luna and in the Philippines. 6 months sounds like a long time but it really is so short when you're working for the Lord.
That night to celebrate, Elder Waite and I bought Balut! It was his first time as well so it made the occasion even better! He seemed to like it enough! I didnt see him spit any out so thats a good sign!
On Saturday we had a service project in a neighboring city called Bangar! The missionaries and members there, and us, cleaned the outside of the chapel and dug up some weeds! It was really fun and the members in Bangar we so nice and outgoing! Then that night we had an FHE at the Nagrillo family household! I must have gained 7 pounds there! They went all out for Elder Waited birthday which was on Sunday! I will get to that in a second, but I want to express how much I love the Nagrillo family and how happy I am to be able to know them and be friends with them. They are so loving and caring, and Ramil, the father, has started to read the Book of Mormon and he is so smart and knowledgeable!
SUNDAY WAS THE BIRTHDAY OF ELDER WAITE! Happy birthday Elder Waite once again! I must have said it over 100 times yesterday with no regrets! At church we had so many members and investigators with us making the day even better. And after church a member, Sister Ofelia cooked us a huge lunch in honor of his birthday! only 4 pounds at that lunch was gained but boy was it delicious! After a hot long day of wokring and seeing our awesome investigators we made our way back to the house and partied! I cooked chicken sisig for dinner and after dinner we had cake! On saturday Elder Waite bought a cake from a shop that Elder Moreland and I spotted one day but never went to. Elder Waite got a carrot cake and it was So. Good. I cant explain how delicous it was, and to top it off we ate Mango Graham ice cream! (at least 7 pounds gained there)
All in all this week was so good. So many chances to talk with new people about the Gospel. 6 months down, 1 Birthday boy and if i counted correctly 23 pounds later, this week has ended and i am so excited for next week.
This work is so amazing and being able to help other come closer to Christ for the last 6 months makes me never want to stop. I love it and I love you all. Be safe and have a great week! Mahal kita!
Elder Pitt
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