Me and Elder Tabelisma had a lot of teaching this week and we were really busy so that was a blessing. We got a new investigator that is a part member named Glaiza who came to church so that was pretty great. We have been teaching mostly the same people and James Carlo also came to church so we are excited for them.
One of the biggest highlights of my week was that yesterday we had a special Philippines wide broadcast and Elder Holland and the Philippines Area Presidency spoke. The talks from the area presidency had some really cool talks but Elder Holland's was of course my favorite. He shared about the changes in the Church and how most of the changes have been talked about for over 50 years. He also said that when the History of the Church is written the part about the Church in the Philippines will be one of the most amazing and remarkable parts. He also spoke of the importance of obedience and following God's commandments and if we will be obedient we can start the Millennium personally and in our own home. Pretty cool.
One cool story for the week was from exchanges. Me and Elder Smith, one of the new americans in our zone, hiked for about 1 hour up a mountain to find a less active. When we got to the spot we didn't know where their house was. The first house we went to happened to be their house and we shared a really powerful lesson with them about coming to Christ.
We also had our interviews with President Argana. The Assistants gave us a training about becoming Gospel Scholars. They focused on the importance of scripture study daily and learning by the Spirit. I know that studying on my mission has definitely helped me learn and develop a stronger testimony and I would invite you as well to daily study. Especially with the new Come, Follow Me book.
I know this Church is true and all the changes are just a way to hasten the work of the Lord.
Love you tons!!!
Elder Holmstead
Philippines Tacloban Mission
Oh I will respond to your questions as well. My toenails are doing really good, I can actually wear shoes now. No complications. Also I gave your email to a Sister in our branch who went to the temple and she said she will send you pics so not sure when she will send them.
Pics with the Assistants, Elder Jaring goes home next week so it was the last time I will see him.
Lunch at the Candidato Family's Restaurant.
They're eating Tapsilog (Marinated Beef with Egg) and Beef Bulalo (it's kinda Beef Soup)
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