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Hello everyone! This week was so busy but so worth it! We were able to meet so many new people and also catch up with those we have known and come so close to in our time here in Narvacan. I simply cant remember all the things that occurred this week but I do know that it was so great. During the week, we visited the people that we had gone to during the Christmas season and given copies of the Book of Mormon to. We were able to teach and discuss with them what the Book of Mormon is, and were also able to learn about their lives and  gain a new friend every single day. I know that I will not forget the experiences and the people here. On Wednesday, we had zone training in Candon, and it was so helpful! We also spend about 30 minutes each training practicing english with the Filipino missionaries! It is such a fun time with them and the Sister Missionary who is in charge of the Language Study, Sister Dariano, always makes the activities uplifting and joyful. After Zone Training, we went on exchanges! Elder Dela Puerta went with me in our area and Elder Scott went with Elder Calipes in their area! Elder Dela Puerta is such a good example and a hard working missionary. He holds a quiet dignity about himself and I learned so much while on exchanges. One of the members of the Ward, Joshua Mina, also came with us while working! He is almost dont with his mission papers and will be serving soon! Im super excited for him!
 The next day, Elder Dela Puerta and I woke up at 5 to get to Santa Maria early..Elder Scott and I were asked to help at a service prokect for the Melo family, members on the ward. But when we got there, they hadnt gotten the materials yet for the service project.. Thats okay next time na lang! hahah We went back to the house, got ready for the day. and then Elder Corpin and Elder Diaz, missionaries in Candon City came to go on exchanges with us! Elder Diaz stayed in our area with me and Elder Scott went to Candon with Elder Corpin! While we worked, we were able to find new familes to teach and more people to help. Elder Diaz is super good at Ilocano which made me so so jealous but I was able to learn a lot from him. He has only been a member of the LDS Church for 2 years and is already a missionary and a great leader to say the least. I loved being with Elder Diaz and learning from him. Elders Alvarez and Baliwas were in San Fernando so it was just us two at the apartment at night! We just talked about anything and everything, and taught one another too!
When we woke up the next morning, Elder Corpin and Scott came back and we talked about our time away from one another hahah. Elder Scott was not in his area for 2 days and already missed Narvacan! While we ate lunch, an American who we have seen around before, Charles, came and sat with us at the restaurant! He invited us over to his house for a Sunday dinner and to celebrate his sons birthday! I will get to that later! Also while we were eating,  we got a call from the missionaries in Santa Maria, Elders Dela Puerta and Calipes, they had finished planning and we went on exchanges again! Hahah this time, Elder Calipes was in our area with me and once again, Elder Scott went to a different area. Elder Scott was a big trooper this week doing whatever was asked of him. Proud of you Elder Scott you are killin it! Elder Calipes and I had a great time talking to one another. When I was new, he welcomed me in and taught me alot. He continued to as well as we were working throughout the day. ####### The next day, Saturday, The Return of The Elder Scott to Narvacan occurred! Hahah, but it only happened for about an hour, and then the zone leaders called us to let us know we needed to go to the next town over to find a new apartment that the mission could use, so missionaries could be in that the town! Brother Rambo Ruiz took us and as he showed Elders Baliwas and Alvarez where members of the Church live, Elder Scott and I went searching. Our first stop was at this ladies house, and it was gorgeous! She was quite the sweet talked as well but we had to let her know that we werent the ones deciding. People above us would be the ones to decide! (Didnt mean we couldnt eat the food she offered us though! haha) Before it got to late, Brother Ram picked us up again and gave us a ride back to Narvacan. Once we got back, he was willing to work with us so we went to visit the Cabe family and the Maaghop family! Brother Ram is a great teacher and entertainer. He really knows how to bring peoples attention to the message and help them feel the Spirit of the Lord in their lives. I am so grateful for everything that he does for others and for us missionaries. Also his wife as well Sister Joan! On Sunday, we went to church! It was such a good sunday! Fast and Testimony meeting was help this week so there were no assigned speakers, the mic was open to anyone and everyone, in order for all of us to share our testimonies and help strengthen one another. We also talked about the Priesthood during the first hour of class, and in the second hour, all of the men read the introduction to the book "Teachings of the President: Gordon B. Hinckley" Here in the Philippines we had yet to receive the book but I can not waite to get myself a copy! Gordon B Hinckley was such a great man and Prophet of God. I am so thankful for the effort of church leaders. From teachers in classes, to apostles, everyone has a role to play at it is so important.  During the day was visited Charles and his family! Turns out, Charles lives here with his wife and family, but when he goes to the United States to visit family.. where does he go? To Pendleton, Oregon! WHO. WOULD. HAVE. GUESSED. Brother Charles is a Buckaroo! Hahaha we talked about fishing on the Columbia, Duck hunting, the Tri-Cities, and most importantly, while it is that we are here in the Philippines and not shooting mallards out on the river this time of year. He expressed to us his respect that he has for missionaries and was willing to do anything to help us. We asked if we could get help, by helping him. And next week we plan on raking and shoveling out a new lot right now to his house that he is putting a pathway in, for anyone and everyone to use, to hangout, and to have a safe, nice play area! It was such a good time at his house. Like I said, Im not able to remember everything that has happened this last week, but I cant forget Sunday night. After we got back from working, all 4 of us missionaries talked with one another for such a long time. We were laughing, joking, planning, and also creating a plan to make our time here always focused on our Savior. I love missionaries and their determination. It makes me want to be a better missionary every day and I am thankful for their help. I hope you all have a great week and just a follow up, I still have not drank any soda since 2016! I hope all of your New Year Resolutions are still in affect! Mahal ko kayo!
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Elder Pitt