This week we had a lot of progression with our investigators, and it was fairly normal. There was a lot of ups and downs, and overall it was very good!
So, just some miscellaneous things from my 3 months here:
On August 31st, I heard the first Christmas music while proselyting! I was told Christmas music starts in September here, but we did one better!
One of our recent converts, Jiesnel, gave me a Duterte bracelet! Astig! Duterte is the Philippines new president, who's whole platform is fighting against drugs. Ronald Reagan started the "War on Drugs" but Duterte is taking it literally. Right now there's actually a curfew from 10PM to 4AM and I'm seeing a lot of gates popping up in the entrances to Barangays, which are pretty much housing subdivisions. As missionaries we are safe, and we have a curfew at 9 anyways so there's nothing to worry about.
Anyways that's all dark and scary so here's a puppy! Two of our investigators bought a pair of puppies, and named them Alma and Sariah! (two people from the Book of Mormon)
There are tons of wild dogs and cats here, plus there's chickens tied up to a rock just about everywhere. It was weird at first but now it's pretty normal.
My patch of the Philippines is dirty, but it can still be really pretty (ignore all the litter in the bottom of the picture)
This picture sums up my area alright. There's a lot of fish farms, plus it's mainly city so a ton of houses and concrete everywhere, but you still find palm trees and a lot of green tucked away. Some areas of my mission are mountainous and green and every day is a ton of hiking, so maybe we will get to see that next year!
short spiritual thought!
I was reading in The Acts, about the story of Paul being shipwrecked. Paul is actually a prisoner at the time, of a Roman centurion. Paul gives a warning to the centurion that if they continue sailing, "this voyage will be with hurt and much damage" Next, it says "Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship, more than those things that which were spoken by Paul"
Of course, the ship ends up sinking, but they all make it out alive luckily. Now, I don't blame the centurion for listening to the captain of the ship rather than a prisoner. But, like the centurion, we have been warned of danger by the scriptures, and by living prophets and apostles that are just like Paul, and are guided by the Lord. Always give heed to these sources of spiritual insight, and you can avoid shipwreck!
Thanks for reading, I love you all!
Elder Fish
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