This upcoming week WILL BE
AMAZING. Six baptisms: Michael, Nely, Michelle, Marius, Mikaela
Masangkay, and Lanie Matalog (their sister in law). Oh man, I love this
bunch with my whole soul! Why don’t you all just fly out for this
Saturday and attend the baptism at 6pm, we promised the ward that refreshments
will be provided as an incentive to get the ward to come.
So Masangkay update: we taught them
tithing, priesthood, the importance of callings in the church, and enduring to
the end. Totally took that doctrine right up into their hearts.
Then on Friday night they had their interviews, they passed obviously.
And the elder who interviewed them was just dying afterwards about how amazing
they are! Yeah, seeing this family be completed has the sweetest feeling
in my heart, like better than a BYU mint brownie with chocolate milk to top it
off. Then on Saturday they came to the Stake Open House. They
aren't even members and were considered visitors, and they brought 4 visitors
with them. Yeah, I can't even handle their amazingness. They brought
Nely's father and I think it really softened his heart to making the changes in
his life to be with his family.
On Tuesday, we had a rockin day.
Surpassed my record of total lessons in one day. We hit nine! We
did some contacting of referrals and got one realllly great one. L, she
is so strong already in her faith. And the amazing thing is that her
faith is strong from her own experiences. Like, not even because that is
what everyone else says here, it is because she loves the savior and felt it
herself! So she has some great potential, just trying to work to teach
her super nice husband and 4 kids.
So on Saturday the long awaited stake
open house happened. The stake leaders planned it, but the zone leaders
and sister training leaders were closely involved so I have been privileged to
see this start from nothing to everything! They did an impressive
job! Could have used some better planning, but this was a new idea for
them so it was a job well done. Friday it was more of a public affairs
event and the Zls and STLs were invited, and the mayor came! And some
other public officials. Cool stuff. Then on Saturday all the
missionaries were there to usher the people. I think I talked to almost
every person there! (i got a niiiice head ache) But it was a great
turn out! So many people that the missionaries weren't even allowed to
eat! Hundreds came and it was impressive the amount of visitors.
They started with a nice lunch and entertainment, then they divided them up
into groups and gave a tour of the chapel. Each room was nicely set up
and really helped the visitors understand more of what we do at the
church. It sure made me feel proud to be a member of the church! It
also seemed to spark a lot interest and the preparation of many referrals for
the missionaries!
Also I have an invitation for you
today, let's remember reverence when we are at church. It has been a
struggle in our ward here and Sister Wilson gave a great talk on it in
Sacrament meeting yesterday. We are there to renew our covenants, be
nourished by the good word of god, and to fellowship one with another.
Just keep the spirit of reverence with you throughout the day and you will see
a great change on your Sabbath.
Keep the Masangkay's in your prayers
this week that they can have a wonderful experience at their baptism. I
love you all!
Hanggang sa muli,
Sister Waldrom
Romans 5 (My Companion's Favorite
chapter :)
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