Kumusta
po!
Something unique about missionaries is that we don't really get the news. For
example, I don't know a thing about the election right now (and I actually like
it that way, I don't have to think about it). After reading some emails before
authoring this, I realized people were a little concerned about a typhoon, which
was kind of news to me actually, even though I'm here. I heard some people
talking about a storm coming, and I was informed through our tiny cell phone
what precautions to take, but all we had was a little wind and some light
showers, so in short, I'm safe!
Because
there was a lot of talk about the storm, which actually passed by us without
hitting us, not a lot of people showed up for church. I think we were in the
30's, which is basically 3 families if I was back home. It was Elder R's- first Sunday in this ward so it wasn't the best introduction, but
there were some fantastic speakers! I've started taking notes during sacrament
meeting, just of impressions, really simple stuff. Church can be a lot more than
just an attendance number if we really sit down, or kneel down, and worship.
Search for the Spirit. Invest in it. Not going to lie, I used to be on the
verge of falling asleep at church sometimes. Or just distracting myself with
something. But I've started to see the blessings and feel uplifted from
attending church with energy. Listening actively, maybe jotting down a few
thoughts. I regret all those times I went to church and the only thing I got
out of it was a hungry belly and a need for a nap, but I don't have to regret
those times as long as I continue to do things better.
To
conclude, here's some pictures from the week, which was pretty eventful, yet
uneventful. Lot's of finding and teaching!
Thanks for everyone who replied to the last weekly, I really really appreciate it! And yeah, that's a guilt trip for those who didn't ;) I love you all, ingat po kayo!
Elder Fish
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