On Tuesday We went to visit the Aquino Family who we have been meeting with for a couple weeks now! Sister Aquino had a lot of questions about the Atonement and what it really meant. I remember sitting in seminary one day and having the exact same question so it was so fun to be able and explain it with Elder Campbell to them! Elder Campbell is such a good teacher and is also very good at Tagalog so I have been learning a lot from him every single day.
On Wednesday we went on exchanges with the missionaries in Bacnotan. Elder Campbell used to be assigned in Bacnotan so he was super excited to teach there again! I was with Elder Armstrong, he is from Chelan, WA but has lived in like 20 different cities in Washington! The closest to the Tri-Cities was Moses Lake.. But his grandparents live in Coulee City... So we talked the whole entire day as we walked about Washington and the Grand Coulee Dam! Cant wait to go back when Im home, but for now i will only talk about it and worry about my time here!
Elder Armstrong entered the mission the same time as Elder Scott so it was fun listening to his Tagalog and the progress he has made!
On Friday we had a meeting with other missionaries from around the mission and it was so good! President is going to be having a Tri-Zone Conference this week and he will be teaching us and I know it will be Inspiring. I love listening to Presidents advice and he is so good at creating an environment where we can feel the Spirit of God and know what it is we can do to be more like our Savior.
Almost nightly for dinner we go to the night market here in San Fernando. There is a stand that sells the most delicious Buko Shakes and its also pretty cheap! Ive also fallen in love with Shwarma and I hope it doesnt add too many pounds to the stomach! Worth it though! hahah
On Saturday it was definitely the busiest day of all, but such an amazing day. In the morning we woke up early and studied until noon. We talked about what we learned and taught more things to one another as well. It was super fun and then after lunch we went to the Baptism of the Guzman family!
Missionaries have been teaching them since May, 2016 and they are the best. The sister missionaries here taught them and at their baptism, Sister Guzman shared her testimony that brought in the Spirit so strong. She talked about Hope, Repentance, and reading the Scriptures. She was so ready to accept the Gospel. It was so amazing. I am so happy for them and know that when they are ready, they will go to the temple and be sealed as a family for eternity.
Once we left the baptism we went straight to Sister Teresita's house! We met her a couple days ago and she has invited us back to learn more! She is 68 and can probably run faster than I can! Every day she has to walk to a school to sell snack and back. She lives on a hill that is tiring for us to go up to and is super active.
She has had a lot of questions about Christ and His Church. The first thing she said when we got there was "Elders! Bukas!" (Tomorrow!) And then proceeded to tell us she was coming to church! So we talked about what will be happening at church and other questions she had as well!
After we ended our discussion, we went to the other Elders area to help them set up a film showing at a basketball court! We brought chairs, posters, tents, a projector and much more to invite anyone and everyone in for free snack, and a movie! We watched the Restoration video, about Joseph Smith and what happened to him. It is very simple and explains the basic doctrine about the Restoration on Christ's Church. I loved seeing so many people there to learn about the Church and why we as missionaries go house to house wanting to teach others.
During the time we had to look at posters and pictures, I played games with the little kids to keep them occupied. I loved showing them magic, speaking really fast in English to make them super confused haha and other things as well. Kids are the best and are full of optimism and hope.
Church was great on Sunday and working was great as well! The relief society took her right in so we didnt see her for a while haha but she said she had a great time!
I hope you all have a great week and are safe! Mahal ko kayo!
Elder Pitt
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