Week 74 (Bacolod)

Hello!!!

I had a nice letter all typed up on Sister Schenk's keyboard but unfortunately it got deleted. So I will try to remember what I had written. And type it in the short time that we have.

We had Stake Conference with Elder Teh who talked about the member's responsibility in missionary work. Here are some quotes I loved:
"In an ideal situation, missionaries are full time teacher and members are full time finders"
"Give me a ward that is missionary minded and loves the temple and I will give you a strong ward" (from Elder Holland)
We work together to help bring the gospel to all of God's children.

We had a very long lesson with Sister Gamay and Brother Danelo with Brother Javier (member) about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Brother Javier, of the same religious background as Gamay and Danelo, told his conversion story and it was amazing! It was so helpful to have him there and they are progressing towards baptism! They both had quite a few questions. Danelo asked if he had to change his name if he got baptized. Gamay asked if, even though she and Danelo aren't drinking coffee, they can still run their coffee shop. We said we can't give her an answer on that one, Javier said the same. I advised her to ask God and He will help her to know what is right. She kept asking but in the end they started talking about what they could sell instead of coffee. I'm so excited for them and their journey in becoming more converted unto Jesus Christ!

Lot's of crazy stuff happened including seeing lots of dead animals, meeting new people, some sicknesses, and the best part is always teaching people, families, in their homes the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love it!!!!!

Sister Bingham













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