Ako ay anak ng Diyos (I am a child of God)

Abbi is teaching so many people, and it sounds like their little branch is growing every week! Thy had another baptism this week; a 14-year old boy who started going to church before taking the lessons. 

Sharna
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Lessons from the Philippines:

"Of course there are still problems and trials but it has brought us closer together."

"And I know it is because they are letting Christ and His gospel be the center of their lives. And he is blessing them immensely.  I love missionary work, and I know that is it the most important work I could be doing in my life. I love it and I love these people."

Thank goodness for families that we can rely on when we need a little pick-me-up! :)


Hello, hello!
Once again, a beautiful week in the Olongapo Mission :) I love receiving your letters and support. You are all great, thank you!! This week has gone by too fast, we had another Baptism on Saturday. He is 14 and went to church before we taught him any of the Lessons so he was able to be baptized quickly. and he has such a great support system, a family in the Branch referred us to him and were involved throughout the whole teaching process they were there every step of the way; and I know that missionary work goes much more smoothly when the Members are involved in the teaching with the missionaries! So happy day! :)

We are receiving so many referrals from our new converts and also from our investigators that aren't yet baptized. They are great examples of prepared souls. It is great to see them getting involved in seminary and the youth activities. The Youth here are so, so strong and supportive in missionary work, I have no doubt that they will all be amazing missionaries in just a few years! This work needs more  young people like these great saints in San Agustin. I am grateful for the support we feel from all the members in this Branch. So we have been teaching many families, both investigators and less actives.

There is such power and Spirit in teaching families. They create a great support for each other as they learn and grow in the gospel together. This week, we visited a family who has gone to church three times together and they are changing so much. They are so happy and the mom, who before wouldn't even talk to us, now talks most of the time! She is so great and I love what she said so much that I will give you a quote of what she said..
"Of course there are still problems and trials but it has brought us closer together."
And I know it is because they are letting Christ and His gospel be the center of their lives. And he is blessing them immensely.  I love missionary work, and I know that is it the most important work I could be doing in my life. I love it and I love these people.

We are all children of God and He loves us so much. He wants us to be the happiest that we could be. And I know that it is only through the gospel, that we can be the happiest we possibly can. I know that there will be trials and problems but that is part of the plan. It is called opposition and boy am I grateful for opposition because without it, we wouldn't know what it feels like to be happy and to feel loved. I am grateful that God created this plan for us and I hope that we can all try our best each day to help others feel the Love of Christ. I love you All and I hope you have a great week.

Ingat po(Take care)! And may God be with you.
Sister Abbi Rossberg