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
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