Maray na aga!
"For the Beauty of the Earth."
Hello everyone! So you all might have heard that there is a tropical storm heading this way. Don't worry! We'll be fine. Though we might not be able to work, we'll be safe and make sure to help others that might need it. BUT this week was great. I can't begin to tell you how close I've gotten to the people here in San Jose in just a matter of 6 weeks. This week we did a lot of walking and teaching, just like any other week. But this week, I noticed the growth of my companion Elder Almario. When I arrived, he was timid and very nervous to take on the challenge of adjusting to a new companion and a new area. Now he's opened up like a... um.. Like a really excited flower that just wants to bloom? Yeah no clue. WHATEVER. He's grown so much. He smiles, laughs, and is always ready to go out to meet and teach new people. I love our companionship and can't wait to see where our companionship goes next. When I arrived we almost didn't talk at all. Now we're hardly ever quiet. OH! In our spare time we practice magic tricks to build trust with kids. Plus we're missionaries, so when there's free time, we really don't have much to do. Therefore we practice magic tricks. But yeah. This work is awesome. I finished the Book of Mormon again. This is the second time that I have read it in my six months here. To those who are reading this. I implore you all to do one thing..
Read it.
Pray about it.
Because when it comes down to it, there are only two possibilities. Either it's true or it's not. Either I'm doing the Lord's work here in the Philippines or I'm wasting two years of my life. But I testify to all of you who have taken time to read this that that book is from God. However, me saying that can only do so much.
Anyways, that's all my preaching for this one. I do realize that it is kinda bold and kinda preachy, but hey. I am a missionary after all. Take care!! Thanks for all the emails! Have a great week!
-Elder Bondoc
"For the Beauty of the Earth."
I really enjoyed reading this! It's so cool that you and your companion are working as an awesome team. In the mission field we really grow in our ability to get along and communicate with others. Thanks for the reminder on how to get a testimony of the Book of Mormon. I just toured the David Whitmer farm ( he was one of the witnesses who handled the Golden Plates). It was awesome to see the place where so many spiritual manifestations happened and where the church was officially organized by Joseph Smith in 1830. Thank you for sharing your testimony- may the Lord's spirit always guide you as you do the Lord's work.����
ReplyDeleteI love the photo! The Philippines is a beautiful country- full of the wonders of nature!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great birthday!! I enjoy reading your letters. I've taken on the challenge of re-reading the BOM. Last week I went with the sister missionaries to teach a Persian couple in Irvine and had an awesome experience. We taught them about the Book of Mormon and challenged them to pray about it. They accepted. While we were teaching, I felt an overwhelming feeling of love for these people and I felt without a doubt that Heavenly Father knows them and loves them. It was a very cool experience!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great birthday!! I enjoy reading your letters. I've taken on the challenge of re-reading the BOM. Last week I went with the sister missionaries to teach a Persian couple in Irvine and had an awesome experience. We taught them about the Book of Mormon and challenged them to pray about it. They accepted. While we were teaching, I felt an overwhelming feeling of love for these people and I felt without a doubt that Heavenly Father knows them and loves them. It was a very cool experience!
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