Boom! Another week in the books. Progression. That's what it is all about. Elder Albao and I are getting more comfortable and used to each other's teaching styles. And each other. Of course, work in progress on all of that! We had zone training this past week.. our zone now has 10 companionships.... 7 of which are sisters companionships!!! they are taking over... haha! Elder Wilstead gave a sweet training about using members to progress the work. That's my invitation to you! help the missionaries!! even if its just giving them food.. attending a baptism.. or whatever! they appreciate it dearly! Weird thought? Do they have Book of Mormon for blind people..? like brail? i was thinking about that for some reason. hahah. Got the package from Mom and Dad! never thought i could be so excited about baby powder and desitin ointment!! hahahahah. #philippinesmissionaryproblems
So remember when i told you i sang in church? we recorded it the day before and here is the youtube link that Elder (now Brother) Baradi made! haha. Enjoy and don't laugh too hard. http://www.youtube.com/
Had the baptism of John Erwin. He is a stud. 18 years old. Literally the most hardworking and obedient kid ever. And just... believing. We give him a commitment and he does it, right away. Plus i love teaching him because he lives with our Relief Society president and she always feeds us! hahha. The kid is a potential missionary so thats awesome. hah... so! i baptized him... and it only took.. um.. 7 tries. hahahaha. he kept resisting at first. then his hair didnt go under. then he started just like falling over like he was trying to baptize himself. oh boy. hahahah. its okay though, it finally worked out. haha. I love baptisms! if you want to feel the spirit.. go to a baptism! serious!
Couple funny notes. So in Ilonggo the word Sakit means pain or sickness. It is an awesome reminder for the 5 things the Word of Wisdom teaches us to avoid S- Sigarelyo (cigarettes) A-Alak (alcohol) K-Kape (coffee) I- Illegal nga drogas (drugs) and T- Tsa (tea).. so with that in mind here is a hilarious story. We are teaching a 12 year old who is kind of slow... cant read, has trouble remembering things, etc. Well we are reviewing word of wisdom and say.. "Franz, what does the I in Sakit stand for? his response- Ice Cream. In english. Ice cream. I almost died. hahaha. Another one.. after church on sunday, i taught English to some little kids in our ward! English sucks! all the rules are ridiculous and make no sense. hahah. it was an interesting experience.
So a few spiritual things i have learned.. from scripture study and just life. God wants us to progress. Daily. In all aspects of life. He has given us a guide to know how to do that.. the scriptures and words of the living day prophets. We truly are SO lucky!! you need to read your scriptures every day. thats it. plain and simple. if you are reading this and have never read the Book of Mormon.. or maybe aren't a member of our church.. try it! just read it! its great. You will come closer to Christ if you read the Book of Mormon. I am 100% sure of that. Also this... avoid sin! seriously.. avoid it like the plague. it kills the spirit of Christ in our hearts and puts us far away from our Father in Heaven. This gospel really does bless families.. if you use it. if you follow it. if you live it. if not... there is not point to it. Have family home evening. pray everyday. read everyday. go to church every week. invite others to Christ. i promise you that there is happiness in all of that. Express your faith. Faith without works is dead. Remember that. Jesus Christ.. the literal Son of God.. died for our sins. mine. yours. everyone's. And what does he ask? to follow him. Follow his example. Try to be better, daily. Try to find his will. Repent. I cant tell you how awesome repentance is. You can go from burdened down and heavy.. .to light. its a gift from our Father in Heaven. Jesus Christ lives.. and is our Savior. I know it. Families are so important... love your family with all your heart. And do everything you can to make your family rooted in the doctrine of Christ.
I love you all! thanks for the birthday wishes! teaching the gospel is one of the best birthday presents there is ;) love you all. .seriously. so much.
Ahhhh.. Big Gulps huh? Welp. See ya later.
Palangga,
Elder Stagg
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