Philippines Legazpi Mission: Elder Feraer

Our battle cry this week is "No Trunky Week". We'll never let our guard down and we'll finish strong. That's my message to our zone yesterday during our Zone Activity. The natural man in us might relax during our last week in this transfer cycle but we'll never let that happen. We'll stay true to our purpose.

My companion and I are motivated. We always have the same goal. D&C 10:4

We had seventeen lessons today and we also taught and met eight new investigators. 

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There's a tradition of picking a winner of the highest particular key indicator (randomly) at the end of every transfer cycle. The Zone who'll wins will be able to choose where to go (as long as it is within their Zone boundaries). They will be able to bond with each other and have fun as long as the Mission President approves it. They will also have a budget as a reward for their hard work. 

Unfortunately, this transfer cycle is the last time of this tradition. Gladly, we are the last zone activity winners in PLM's history. We have the highest number of baptisms in the mission. 😃

We bond and had fun together. We got closer as a Zone. We're really working hard and working smart in this work of salvation. I'm really happy with the success of our Zone. Our zone really deserves this. D&C 15:6 

We're not just co-missionaries, we're also all friends. Personally, emotionally, we are in the best zone ever.

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Elder Alolor and I traveled to the area of Sister Marcos and Sister Finau. We interviewed their investigator for baptism. They doesn't have a District Leader as of the moment that's why we as ZLs did the interview instead. Sister Marcos cooked buttered veggies for lunch. We had free lunch outside their apartment. We're thankful for their kindness. We spent the rest of the day teaching, finding, and inviting all members and investigators to attend church tomorrow. Scripture for the day is in Isaiah 29:15-14. A marvelous work comes from the heart.

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I read an article in Liahona in my personal study. It was about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. I like what Pres. Boyd K. Packer said. "In a world ever more dangerous... the Book of Mormon has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world." This is true. I am experiencing and witnessing the blessings of it right now. 

We went to Salvacion and Batang today. It was always fun and spiritual every time we're visiting our two farthest areas. Bro. Noli and Sis. Alona are two of our most progressing investigators right now. They are sincere and willing to learn. Both of them are trying their best to obey the commitments that we gave them for the betterment of their lives.

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The more I learned about Patriarchal Blessing, the more I got excited to have it too. There is something bothering me for a while, and it's hard to ignore it. I have to make a decision about it soon.

We had interviews today. President Guanzon is in town. It's always a good and spiritual experience. His wisdom is remarkable. I always learn something new. The food fest brought by our mission Mom is always the cherry on the top.

My companion told me about his experience in the interview and he also talked to Sister Guanzon. He told me that our Mission President's wife told him that I am currently the top baptizer in the mission. Woah! 😲 I honestly didn't expect it. Suddenly, I remember the person who interviewed me in the temple before my endowment. His last message to me is "be a top baptizer in your mission". I chuckled because I know it was a joke to break the ice in the room. In my mind, I know it is impossible for me too. Oh. What are the chances, right?

I'm really blessed to be an instrument of our loving Heavenly Father for His work of salvation. All glory to Him. 1 Nephi 16:16

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Since our Zone is doing a fantastic job in being consistent on top, I decided to design a shirt for all of us. It is inspired by the Dream Works logo because it is related to the name of our Zone. We spent the rest of the day with the same P-Day routine. The scripture verse of the day is Isaiah 1:18.

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Teachings of President Benson is really an admirable book. It is part of Sunday School. I learned a lot from his teachings. I hope I can finish this book before I return home. 

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It's Labor Day today. I appreciate all the people who are working hard for their families in this life. The same goes for missionary work but it is eternal. The work of salvation is timeless. We went to Bulan and along the way, we also cross paths with Sister Sebia and her companion. She gave me the BR of the recently departed missionary. We also met a new investigator family in Salvacion today. They were a referral from our progressing couple investigators. 

We had companionship exchanges today with the Matnog Elders. I think this is the last time that Elder Irabon and I will be together for exchanges. There's a high chance that he'll be transferred soon. He's a great missionary. He's the man. Scripture of the day is from the Tagalog Book of Mormon (Page 17 TG). This can be used to teach fasting easily.

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