Philippines Legazpi Mission: Elder Feraer

I learned many things during my personal study and I particularly like these verses 2 Nephi 25:23,26. In our morning work went to Malinao and fortunately, we found another person who is waiting for this exact moment. A moment that someone will share the fullness of the gospel with him. He is somewhat lost in this world because of trials and tribulations and he wants to become closer to Christ. I suddenly remember the parable of the lost sheep. We had an emotional and spiritual teaching experience with him. We ended our night by having dinner again at our Branch President's home. We had an awesome and delicious meal as always. Thanks to the Bautista-Marzan Family for always inviting us every Tuesday. 😊

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We had District Activity with some of the members and investigators. We went to the boundary of Legazpi and Naga Mission! 😆 We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a fun and stress-free activity. 😊

In the afternoon, we went to Tabaco City to do our usual P-Day routine. Elder Nibarger and I also bought happy meals for the homeless kids. Seeing them happy is a priceless feeling. Hymn #234 is special for me today. 

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Bagumbayan, Baybay, and Oyama are some of our areas near the chapel. We are advised by our Mission President to work in our near areas. Our problem is people in these areas are mostly unreceptive. 😞 It's sad but we're not discouraged. We always try even though we're always getting rejected or getting ridiculed. After so many tries, we are blessed by meeting this wonderful family. They accepted us and the gospel. They want to know and learn more about it. The lesson is, always follow the mission rules no matter how difficult it is for you. Just like the commandments of Heavenly Father. Always think that this is a blessing, not a burden. 1 John 5:3

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The companionship exchanges these past two days also helped us a district. I can feel that we're much closer and open to each other now. 😊 During my personal study, I learned that Melchizedek might be also Shem of the Old Testament. Genesis 14:18

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Companionship exchanges - Day 2, this time I'm with Elder Reyes and still in their area. Like yesterday, it was another fruitful day today. Elder Reyes is the trainer of Elder Nibarger and he is here in Tiwi for a long time. He's well experienced in this area and he is also good at teaching. For me, he has the potential to be a District Leader. Maybe after this transfer, he will. I can also feel that he doesn't want to get transferred because he really loves serving and being in Tiwi. The members also love him. He's a good missionary.

One thing that I noticed that I might be able to help him with is his untimely and insensitive jokes sometimes during the lessons or visits. If he has a companion who doesn't have a lot of patience or with a different personality compare to him, they might have a problem. That might ruin their companionship unity and that's a big deal. I told him that during our evaluation because I'm concern about him. I know he can improve in that area. He accepted it and will work on it. Moroni 7:45 

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We had a companionship exchange today. I'm with Elder Nibarger while my companion is with Elder Reyes. Elder Nibarger is still in training so we spent most of our time studying in the morning. After the morning studies, we went to Tabaco to send the BCR. We ate lunch at McDo and two of our fave characters are available as happy meals and we ordered it just like a kid. 😅 We instantly became friends since our apartment merges because we have many similarities even though we're of different nationalities. So unity isn't a problem in this exchange. 

We worked in their area. I lead at the first few appointments/lessons and I let him lead afterward. He's good. He's doing HTBT well and he's not that tense even though his "tagalog" was not really good at the moment. He is really trying his best. While we are walking he also has many questions and I can tell that he really wants to learn. That's a good sign of being a disciple of Christ. 

During our evaluation, I told him what are the things that he can improve. I also told him to be patient about it. He also has some other concerns and I'm glad that I can help. For a new missionary, he is doing great. Philippians 4:9

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P-Day! We played basketball in the morning and I unleashed my dirk-ness. Scored five straight points without a miss. 😎 E-mail time is always awesome. Ecclesiastes 11:9 We did our usual P-Day routine afterwards. 

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Blessed Sunday. Some of the RCLA members that we taught finally attended church again. 😃 The topic in the Gospel Principle class is repentance and I shared this verse 3 Nephi 9:22. In the afternoon we worked with Bro. Zary and Sis. Lynne. They are good member presents and both soon-to-be missionaries. 😊 Some of the YSAs here in Tiwi are diligent in working with the missionaries. They are also knowledgeable of the gospel. We like working with them because they are more familiar with this place compare to us. They are also good at bearing their testimonies. They are really helpful to us and we're really thankful for their time and diligence. 

We had another productive week this week. Also the other companionship. Our district is doing good lately. We still have a lot of room to improve but we're getting there. 😊

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We went to Nagas for our appointments and I saw two little cute puppies. It made me miss my dogs at home. These little creatures are stress relievers. 

We also attended the baptism of Nanay Lourdes. Many members attended her baptism and we're all happy for her. 😊

In the afternoon, we split again, I'm with Bro. Whoopee, and we tract and ask for referrals. We succeeded and met new investigators. This is also our way of helping the soon-to-be missionary, Bro. Zary and also a future missionary, Bro. Whoopee. This experience is important to them. The Camara Family also invited me to eat dinner at their home. I'm grateful for their kindness. Matthew 18:21-22 is the most appropriate/relatable verse for today. 😊

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