100 Days

Hello, Hello!
CONGRATULATIONS PARKER AND RICHLAND FOR WINNING STATE!! Go bombers!


Well December is here! Why does time go by so fast in the mission when it was alot slower during finals week?? Ewan ko lang but it scares me how fast time is going by. I have learned so much in 2017 and cant wait to finish this year here in Sevilla!
There was a lot that happened this week! We had a lot of chores and tasks to do for President in preparation for the Baguio Mission Christmas Devotional coming up on Thursday and Friday!
Wednesday Morning we started exchanges with Elder Jimenez and Hennessey! Elder Jimenez came with me to our area and while we were at the office, we set up all of the sound system to make sure that everything was working and then adjusted all of the mics and wires to make things all organized! Then the next day I made my way down to Agoo to go on exchanges with Elder Hulick! He is from Utah and we had a blast with one another! He is pretty new in the mission which was great for me. I loved seeing the excitement in his eyes to learn, grow, and share the message of the Restoration to the people in his area. He also had a bunch of new ideas and wanted to try one while we were together.
His idea?
Go to the college campus in Agoo and sing Christmas Carols to passing students and give them a pamphlet about Christ and the Joy of Giving this season!   my response?...    Why not??!! 
I amde sure that he understood he would be the louder singer to drain out my voice, he agreed, and we went! It was awesome. Why is that? Because as we walked up to the front gates of campus and walked inside,, there was no school! Happy Bonafacio Day! Hahahha it was hilarious. We had a pretty good laugh and then noticed that there was a big sports area next to the school filled with people so we went over to see what it was all about. Turns out there was a field day activity for all the youth in the town to play sports and have fun on their day off. One of the members that we saw there said that they have the activities so kids wont be in computer shops all day, especially when they have a day off of school and can play outside! So we sang Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High to a bunch of little kids and their parents! T'was cute.


Elder Tomias and Elder Lachica live in the same apartment as Elder Hulick so I got to catch up with them as well. They were in the zone zone as me when I was in Bangued so it was cool to see the changes in their confidence and also personalities! I really love being able to meet other missionaries and see them as they grow as missionaries. Elder Hulick shared with me the things he has been learning from reading the book "The Miracle of Forgiveness". We both we talking about how great the author, Spencer W. Kimball is at explaining the love Christ has for us, and also his expectations he has of each one of us. Elder Hulick explained how "repentance is a miracle" and how amazing and extraordinary it is that sins can be forgiven. If you break a light, yes you can buy a new light and then you are done. But the fact that we are able to fix the problems that dwell within our families, friends, work, church, and any other place or aspect of life dealing with our feelings or the feelings of others is a miracle. It was a really good insight.


I got back to Lingsat, San Fernando on Friday morning, we had a quick 30 minute planning meeting, and then looked like a bunch of bees in a nest flying around the rooms of the office getting supplies and printing things off for a musical festival that we had in Aringay! The Polynesian missionaries performed cultural dances and the Aringay Branch/ Bauang District  performed traditional Filipino dances, sang Christmas Music and more at the amphitheater! So many people were there it was amazing! Elder Pettit and I were the only two who had licenses so we had to drive everyone down and back! During the performances we were inviting those who were poking there heads around the corner to come into the amphitheater! Nothing like a bunch of missionaries standing outside of a venue telling people to come in! Even the Mayor of Aringay came and spoke some words about Christ and how his views, our views, and others views arent the most important part of Christmas, but that Christ is the most important part. It was very nice of him to come and also speak! We got back to San Fernando at about 11:45 pm.. And got up at 6am to get the missionaries back to their areas! Whats sleep right?


Saturday was pretty relaxing too. We had to run some errands in Balaoan, so on the way back we took a side road through Luna! I forgot how gorgeous the roads are in Luna, and we saved ourselves 20 minutes of travel making it even better! Hahah. I hope I can go back to Luna some time before I go home. I miss the people there. We taught brother Gerry again this week too. He is so cool. I know that he is regaining his faith back in God. Like him, we all need to apply the hings we hear and learn in life to gain a better understanding. Im grateful that he has been willing to listen to us even though he has a busy schedule.
Church was great on Sunday! 2 Members of the Sevilla Ward returned home from their missions which was nice to hear their testimonies and some stories from their time as  a missionary. Brother Antonio was also there reppin his name tag and his polo. I love Antonio to death! He gets to go to Dubai as well for the Special Olympics which is sooo awesome. He has softened my heart so much I was I could just bring him back to Washington with me.
Testimonies were shared in Sacrament Meeting. Many youth, meany aduts. all relaying the same message to us in the sacrament hall. The Book of Mormon is the word of God. To know that, we cant rely on others, we have to find out for ourselves. We have to search diligently. We have to be willing to accept the answer that comes. I love reading the scriptures. I love being a missionary.
And I love you all. Have a great week! Many pictures to come next week from our Christmas Conference!
Tagalog words on the week that I messed up on and everyone laughed hahah
Samakalawa - The day after tomorrow       Kamakalawa- The day before yesterday


Elder Pitt