But Hello again to everybody!
This
last week was a good week.We didn't have as many lessons this week and
it kind of showed in the Sacrament attendance but we're not getting
discouraged. In fact Sacrament meeting yesterday was really great!
Angelo Sinining's entire family came to church! And he passed the
Sacrament. It was so awesome! We actually taught his family the first
few points of the message of the Restoration on saturday. They're all
really nice. another high point of sacrament meeting was we got a really
inactive high priest to come to church. Brother Brigoli was on time and
clean shaven with his scriptures. Everyone was super excited to see
him. There were smiles and hugs all around. He said he wanted to be
active again.
On Saturday was the Philippines Area Broadcast. We
went to the Ormoc stake center to see it. It was really good. It has
really refocused our efforts on what needs to be done.
Now to explain the title. On the 10th I decided I wanted
some brownies. However, we dont have an oven. Nor does any missionary
apartment in the mission. So I decided to get resourceful and make them
in a non stick frying pan on the stove. I'll have you know they turned
out great! They were delicious and I ate all of it. Also the next day I
made some of that vegetable stew again the next day and this time I
threw in a lot of A1 steak sauce. Oh yeah! I can definitely cook.
My Cebuano is great. I have definitely been blessed
with the gift of tongues. I can communicate with most everyone but I'm
still a little slow. Also, Filipino humor is a lot different than
American humor. Still working on that whole thing.
Next transfer day is not til February 15. I'm pretty
sure I wont be transferring though. Elder Cottle has been here for 6
months and they're not going to whitewash the area.
For any packages please send beef jerky and nonperishable
american food. Filipino food isn't exactly the healthiest. However, I'm
staying in shape and doing just fine.
Our investigator pool is pretty good. We're teaching the SInining
and Montibol families. Both are progressing pretty well. We're also
teaching the Balombao family. They are in their 60s and have been
investigating for like the past two years. Tatay wants to be baptized
more than anything but doesn't want to without his wife. Nanay is
devoted to Catholicism. However, last lesson we really had a
breakthrough. She thought that Mormonism and Catholicism were basically
the same. I explained and testified about the authority of the
priesthood. we have a lot to cover with her. We fasted for her to
receive an answer. She didn't come to church but I'm thoroughly
convinced that if she will, she'll know that this is the true church.
Just going to keep pressing on this week. Thank you for all the prayers and support.
Keep the Faith
Love you all!
Elder McGuire
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