|  Apr 27 | | ||
Well this week has been absolutely amazing! Cian's baptism was absolutely wonderful! The Spirit was so strong! Elder Quinco baptized Cian because his friend Jerome is still in Manila. I gave a talk on Baptism and the Holy Ghost and also sang a musical number with Sister Nelson. We sang Dearest Children, God is near you. Cian's cousin came to the service too. After he was baptized he shared such a powerful testimony. I would be just fine for the rest of my mission if I was rejected by everyone I talked to, just because Cian's conversion is so deep and is going to be so lasting. Yesterday he was confirmed a member of the Church and given the gift of the Holy Ghost and then after church he was ordained a priest. He's going to bless the sacrament next week with the Elder's Quorum President. I am so happy for him. The entire two years will be absolutely worth it just because of this one day. The promise in D+C 18 is so true.
The rest of the week went really well too. I went on exchanges in Sta. Margarita with Elder Carlson, not the one I lived with in Tacloban. It was a pretty good day but it's a really hard area. We still managed to teach two really good lessons to some less active members.
The Nabong Family is doing great! I gave them my copy of Book of Mormon Stories in Waray-h so that the kids can know more about the Book of Mormon. Such a great idea. The big challenge is trying to get a job for Bro. Nabong because if he doesn't get one, he's going to leave for Manila. Thankfully, a member in the branch has an open spot for him at his mechanic shop. Just something for him to help around with that pays decently. Bro. Nikki is also trying to help him out by getting him some vocational training. All but two members of the family came to church yesterday. Bro. Nabong shared his testimony in Priesthood Meeting. He's the only member of the family. We really need him to stay here in Calbayog because he is the driving force and spiritual strength for his family. He's the one pushing for scripture study and family prayer. Such a humble man. We are planning to have a family baptism in May. Either the 24th or 31st.
This week should be great. We're having a mission tour with Elder Nielson tomorrow. It will be the first time I've seen him since Manila last November. I'm excited to talk to him and Sister Nielson. Then on Wednesday we have MLC. I'm so stoked to see everyone again.
Life is just going really well. I'm managing the stress of being a zone leader. It's stressful during the last week of the month because of reporting and such but we've gotten super organized so that it's much easier. It really helps that our zone has awesome missionaries. Despite a lot of them being sick a lot of the time.
Also, Bro. Nikki, our Branch Mission Leader, took us to Ciraco on Saturday night after the baptism. It's a 5 star hotel. He paid for our dinner. Gotta love people who love the missionaries. Go take care of your missionaries in your ward. Go give them referrals and teaching appointments. Go participate in the marvelous work and wonder.
I love you all! Have a fantastic week!
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