This was a great week of work for me and Elder Escalona. We have been finding a bunch of new investigators and teaching lots of lessons. I was surprised because it seems like everyone in Anibong has been talked to at least 10 times about the gospel but we keep finding new people and it makes me happy to share it with them.
One miracle was yesterday at Church. We usually have around 45-50 people at Church every week but we were praying really hard that investigators would come to Church and we ended up having 80 people come including less active families that haven't come for years. We didn't even have enough room in the chapel for everyone so we set up chairs in the hallway. It was amazing. 10 investigators came to Church which was great because in the Philippines people have to come to Church 4 times in 6 weeks to qualify for baptism so that is the biggest challenge.
We had zone interviews and I am still gaining weight. Not really sure how or why but it's all good. Elder Escalona and Elder Aroa, had to stay in Tacloban for District Leader training so me and Elder Hassan had exchanges this week. It's crazy to see how far we have both come because this was our first exchange since week 5 of the mission so it was cool because we could actually talk to people and teach lessons.
I don't actually get my Christmas package or any other packages that have been sent until December 21 at our zone conference so don't worry I won't open them haha. I am excited to see you both!! Also I'm a little jealous that we have a golf cart now that's legit haha. Thanks for the NBA update as well. Doesn't even feel like Christmas time because it is still 80-90 degrees but it is all good.
P.s. Let me know how Star Wars is. They have advertisements everywhere here for it.
Love you tons,
Elder Holmstead
Patron feast with Brother Reto-Patron is basically a big fiesta in Burauen with tons of food
Sunset in Anibong
Teaching the Mga Bata
Carigara/Tolosa Zone missionary interviews with President Argana and health check with Sister Argana, 06DEC17
The Elders of Tolosa Zone with Office Elders Crisologo, travel secretary and Miller, supply manager (on squat)
Tolosa Zone
Front row, l-r: Elders Escalona, Deponio, Basulgan, Sisters Aguiton, Aradani, Osmun, David
Back row, l-r: Elders Valentine, Cañas, Rogers, Arreola, Homestead, Rosete, Hassan, Aroa (not pictured -Elder McKell having an interview with President Argana)06DEC17
Most “coveted” dish missionaries wish for
The mission’s most favorite dish
For variety, a Tagalog dish
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