Second Area at Malaybalay, Bukidnon

Coolest Zone Ever!

Pinaka super lamig na zone sa buong PCDOM the Malaybalay Zone! It's been a months that past when I was able to email you but I am grateful to share my experiences again. :) Three Cycles I've been here in my 2nd area I was assign at the Branch 3. The members are so kind they always invite missionaries for eating appointments that we may have energy to work hard ''daw'' haha. Our area is really challenging because of the busyness of the people but we are striving to find the elect souls and do invite them to come unto Christ.

I already had two companionship here in malaybalay first Elder Callanta from Pangasinan and present is Elder Catindig from laguna. They are both charitable and humble I admire their diligence to the the work of the Lord.


Ang daming masasarap at matatamis na prutas dito sa bukidnon, malaybalay. This month of October they are celebrating the Kaamulan Festival Maayad ha Pag Uma!


<- Baptism of Brother Jessu Gabonada, Gabriel Gabonada and Nancy Llacona last July 18, 2015.

               

<-Zone Gathering at Valencia Chapel

from upper left to right
(Elder Briones, Elder Sabado, Elder Virtucio, Sister Nonan, Sister Castillo, Sister Domingo, Sister Jimenez, Elder Callanta, Elder Dumrique and me).

from lower left to right
(Elder Lumbao, Elder Belen, Elder Calaunan, Elder Vera, Elder Peña, Elder Luna).

Elder Callanta is being transferred in another area so that this was the last time to take a click with the Branch Missionaries. (wacky mode)

Another shot!

Taking shot with our investigator Sister Rynchel Euldan and members.

<- Transfer day last August 25, 2015. Good bye Elder Callanta and Elder Dumrique!

Our Family Investigator ''Cabañelez Family'' ( Brother Dondon, Sister Joy and their kids.)

<- Family Home Evening 

 Clerigo Family is really awesome! We're just invited by the Branch 1 Missionaries to this great evening.

It's More Fun in Clerigo Family :)

Multi- District Meeting 

The Malaybalay District and Valencia District.

from upper left to right
(Me, Elder Dueñas, Sister Gonzaga, Elder Vera, Elder Robles, Elder Gustilo).

from lower left to right
(Elder Virtucio, Elder Tolentino, Sister Nonan, Sister Robete and Sister Castillo).

from upper left to right
(Me, Elder Catindig, Elder Hernandez, Elder Lumbao).

from lower left to right
(Elder Dueñas, Sister Robete, Sister Nonan and Elder Virtucio).

The greatest and most important duty (Week 24)

Here I Am! It was a great privilege to serve the lord and the people.

I am grateful for the past weeks I had learned here in the mission field because everyday is a learning opportunity. I feel the hastening of the work of salvation through Missionary Work. This is the time to press forward with more enthusiasm and frivolity in serving the lord to invite others to come unto him to help them receive his perfect plan for our happiness and everlasting peace in this life and the next life to come. I really love to share my testimony about our savior Jesus Christ and his love for us (John 14:6). I know that Heavenly Father love us so much (John 3:16). 

Past weeks (tag-ceb-eng)

Daghang nahitabo itong mga linggo na lumipas sobrang bilis ng time pero daghan na ang akong nakatun-an ug na-experience dire. I am still here in my first area in Carmen Ward, CDO Central Zone di na ako mabaligya kay tungod kabalo na ko mag bisaya haha bisan naa pa pud mga lalum na lisod isabton pero paningkamutan gyud para kasabot og maayo hehehe. Gusto ko din i-share noong time na nag Community Service Project kami sa backyard ni Tatay Herbacio sobrang saya magbunot ng mga ligaw na damo at ibato ang mga bato haha! di ko talaga makakalimutan yung mga tao na napapasaya namin tungod inaning service kauban ang tibuok na Carmen District Missionaries at mga members sa ward gihapon. Nakakatuwa talagang isipin at ibalik yung mga memories ng mga last cycles with other missionaries every transfer day may umaalis at may papalit. Ngayon 4th Cycle ko dito sa mission field with my new companion a New Missionary. I am grateful to the opportunity to be a trainer of Elder Aliangan from Zamboanga City the time flies so fast! I remember the time when my 12 weeks training in the field was started but now I am a trainer it is really challenging. I know that my responsibility to train a new missionary is a sacred trust from the lord. Sobrang bilis ng cycle na to malapit na ang transfer day this 15th of July. Ang dami ko pang gusto i-share pero di ko na masabi lahat basta isa lang ang masasabi ko: ''I really enjoying to serve the lord and preach his gospel to all people.''

CSP

Carmen District Missionaries

 

 

Baptism of Sister Antig

Past weeks, Start of 3rd Cycle :)

BIRTHDAY

Sobrang saya ko nung April 13, 2015 kasi unexpected ang surprise birthday celebration ng CDO Central Zone Missionaries para sakin. At the same time kasi Zone Gathering namin yun tapos di ko sinabi na birthday ko kaya alam ko walang babati sa akin pero totoo nga walang bumabati sakin kahit isa and then noong nag team building na kami doon na pala nila ko i-susurprise. Nakakatuwa lang talaga kahit di ko kasama family ko ngayon naramdaman ko pa din yung saya. I never forget that surprise birthday celebration. I am thankful to have this missionaries because of them I feel that I am not alone on my birthday.

DISTRICT GATHERING

The Carmen District was awesome! At last we already had visit the Macahambus Cave last April 20, 2015. Ito yung last  district gathering namin sa Carmen with Elder Cailipan, Sister De Guzman and Sister Pacardo because on April 22 they will be transfer in other area. Nakakalungkot nanaman kasi may ma-ttransfer na ulit pero may darating na bagong ka-district so start na ang 3rd Cycle ko dito sa Mission Field. 

Exchanges with Elder Nalos (Zone Leader) 

I am really grateful to work with our Zone leader because I learned a lot during our exchanges. We enjoy to help our area to progress and some of what I've learned to him is the way he build the trust of the people and his sense of humor. I know that God's prepared the people to accept us that we may help them to received the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives.

12 weeks training is over!

I just finished my training here in mission field. Ang bilis talaga ng panahon junior na ako ngayon hehehe. Pasalamat ko talaga sa follow-up trainor ko kasi tinulungan nya ako mag-improve dito sa mission marami akong natutunan at na-experience na di ko makakalimutan sa buhay ko. I am enjoying to serve the lord and the people I really feel the love of our God to do hasten this work of salvation. I will strive to do my very best to invite others to come unto christ and help them received the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and his Atonement, Repentance, Baptism, Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost and Enduring to the end.

Zone Conference with CDO East Zone

We had our very nice training of our beloved President Bulseco and his assistants to the mission president. This was my first zone conference here in the mission field and I am grateful for what I have learned last May 1, 2015, Friday. It talks about our calling as full-time missionaries that reminds us for our purpose to move our feet (D&C 88:124), to open our mouths (D&C 28:16) and to obey mission rules (D&C 42:29). And I heard the testimonies of home bound missionaries that makes me inspire to serve with all my heart, mind, might and strength.