All is well with Sister Rossberg

Our family has had so many people reach out to inquire about Abbi and if she was hit by Typhoon Haiyan last week.  Fortunately, she is safe but there are so many people in Tachloban who are still struggling.  Even worse, is that this news come only a few short weeks after the earthquake that hit the same area.  

Thank you for all of your prayers for Abbi and all those affected in the Philippines.

Highlights from this week:

"The Lord watches after us in ways that we don't expect and man am I grateful for that. If the Lord helped me the way that I wanted him to, I think all would be lost."

"I hope you all have a great week and stuff. Take care always."

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Hello Family! 
Kumusta kayo? Miss ko kayo lahat! (How are you? I miss you all!)

This week has been crazy, we heard of the storm coming on Thursday and we were not super worried because they said it wouldn't affect us too bad and then on Friday afternoon, we received a message from our Zone Leaders saying that every missionary needed to go back to their apartment, no questions. Go back and wait for further instructions. We were so confused because the sky wasn't even dark, it wasn't raining and the winds were really mild.  But of course we went back to the apartment and waited. Then at around 6:30 we received the message that we were good to go out now and just to be safe. A little confused and some what frightened, we went out and didn't think too much of it but we definitely felt the Love of the Lord that he was looking out for us. 

It wasn't until Saturday that we heard the news of many missionaries missing and the many that have died in Tocloban already. 

My prayers and thoughts have not stopped for those who have been effected by this storm and you guys probably know more of the details than we do but I am just glad to hear the missionaries are safe and the church is helping however they can over in the south side of the Philippines. I am so grateful for your prayers for those in danger.  Please continue to pray for them and each of their families. 

The Lord watches after us in ways that we don't expect and man am I grateful for that. If the Lord helped me the way that I wanted him to, I think all would be lost. "How great the wisdom and the love" and can we feel so now? I really can't express my love for you all and for the Lord. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers I hope you all have a great week and stuff. Take care always.

Love SIster Rossberg

A good letter to get

It is so comforting to receive a letter like this from Abbi's mission president.  She is in great hands on this amazing journey.

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Dear Beloved Parents:

Sister Querido and I would like to inform all of you that your children are all safe. The Lord has been always with us as we do his work. We love your children and we are grateful for their service. They have grown much and you will be amazed when you see them back after their full time missionary service. We love them so much and happy to serve with them. They are all special to us. 

Thank you for your support and prayers.

President Roberto Querido

PHILIPPINES OLONGAPO MISSION

New Assignment Letter from Sister Rossberg's Mission President

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Philippines, Olongapo Mission

Km. 140 National Highway, Mangan-Vaca

2209, Subic, Zambales

Philippines

 

 9 August 2013

 

 Dear Brother and Sister Rossberg,

 

I am very pleased to inform you that your daughter, Sister Abigail Rossberg, has been called to serve as a trainer of new missionaries.  Several factors are considered in the selection of a trainer, and your daughter satisfies them all.  Her new companion is Sister Imma Jhersieley Lopez Enguito.

 

At this time, she has also been transferred to a new area.  She will now be serving in the San Felipe 2 Area, Cabangan District, San Narciso Zone, with her new companion.  We are sure she will find this a great area to serve in.

 

Sister Rossberg is an outstanding proselyting missionary. She follows the mission rules, and she has earned a well-deserved reputa­tion for her obedience, work ethic, and ability to get along well with members, investigators, and her fellow missionaries.  She also exemplifies Christ-like leadership among her peers.

 

As a trainer of a new missionary, she will work closely with her companion and be a mentor to her in all aspects of missionary work.  With her quiet dignity, she will be a shining example to her companion and to others that shewill come in contact with.   Her obedience and love for the work will be passed on to her companion and much success will come because of her lasting influence.

 

We are proud to have your daughter in our mission and we are excited to see her growth in fulfilling her responsibilities as a trainer. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

Roberto Bayobo Querido

Philippines Olongapo Mission                                                   

Mission President

 

 

Abbi is alive and well in the Philippines!

We were able to talk to Abbi for about 30 minutes before she boarded her plane from Salt Lake to LA to Hong Kong and finally Manilla!  She was so excited! There was a group of 6 missionaries who she flew with, 4 of which were going to her same mission.  Not too long after that we received a message from her Mission President saying that she had arrived safely.  We also found out that her first area she has been assigned is SAN AGUSTIN in the TAUGTOG District, IBA Zone.  Her new companion is Sister Alvero!

Her Mission President urged the family to write her once a week, but I don't think she would complain about getting more letters from friends. ;)  It's so easy to send her a letter through pouch mail on Dear Elder (hint: there's a link on the sidebar); the mail gets overnighted every Sunday night and I think she should receive it that Tuesday.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

Philippines Olongapo Mission

Km. 140 National Highway, Mangan-Vaca

2209, Subic, Zambales

Philippines

9 May 2013 

Dear Brother and Sister Rossberg,

We were delighted with the safe arrival of your daughter, Sister Abigail Rossberg here in the Olongapo Mission. She is excited about her mission and enthusiastic about entering the Lord's service in this area.  She has had an orientation session and is now serving in her first assignment with her companion.

Sister Rossberg has been assigned to San Agustin Area, Taugtog District in the Iba Zone. Her companion is Sister Vivian Alvero.  The enclosed map will help you to locate this area and enable you to follow each future transfer.

We urge you to write your daughter each week.  Please include encouraging news of family events and achievements, spiritual experiences and other matters which will bring joy and deeper commitment.  Family problems or other matters which she does not need to know can only bring worry or concern. In emergency cases or special situations you can send a letter to me and I will inform the missionary.

All mail should be sent to the address listed above.  Packages sent through the Postal Service should be sent to the same address. Pouch is available in the United States.  If you need address for pouch or how to do it, please contact me by email. Please do not use Fed Ex or any other mail service because it is expensive to receive the packages.  Be aware that packages sent containing foodstuffs will be attacked by rodents during shipping.  Pack accordingly.  Enclosing your package completely with tape is recommended.

This is a wonderful mission and your daughter is in for one of the greatest experiences of her life.  With your support and encouragement she will mature and progress beyond your expectations. She will develop a great love for her fellow missionaries as they strive to teach a better way of life, and the principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with your daughter.  We assure you that we will do all we can do to see that she has a fulfilling mission.  Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your daughter.  We love your missionary and want this mission to be a great experience for your entire family.

May the Lord's blessings be with you.

Sincerely,     

Roberto Bayobo Querido

Philippines Olongapo Mission                                                    

Mission President