The Lord Will Still Deliver Us

My heart has been in the Philippines these last few weeks.  I hate to hear of all the people hurting so much in Tachloban and the surrounding areas.  The stories and pictures that I have seen are so sad.  I was so relieved to read in the Deseret News that all 204 missionaries serving in the Tacloban mission were accounted for and have been safely moved out of the city.  I can't imagine how relieved their families were to also hear that news.  15 of those missionaries have joined Sister Rossberg in the zones and areas of her mission.  

When there are great and terrible things going on in the world, it is easy to get caught up in the devastation and despair.  But hearing so many, as Abbi calls them, "faith-filled stories" because of these same disasters, we also see the hand of the Lord protecting his children.  Sister Rossberg reminds us that He is constantly looking after us because He loves us.  

"We can really see that the Lord protects and guides His faithful servants and sometimes He sends things like a disaster to wake us up and remind us that He is there and only through Him can we truly be saved from all our problems!"

Thank you Sister Rossberg for your constant inspiration and reminders.  Yet another miraculous blessing of your missionary service.

-Sharna

Since most of the missionaries in the Tachloban Mission were uprooted so abruptly, they have a large need of basic supplies. I am so grateful to be connected to a group on Facebook who, through Abbi's mission president, has been given a list of essential items that they are in need of. Things like flashlights, first aid kits, sunscreen, batteries, ect these supplies are things that would be best to purchase in the U.S. and sent directly to the Philippines Olongapo Mission. If you are willing to help, let me know and I can get you more details.

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Hello everyone, thank you for your thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the tragedies in Tocloban Philippines.  The Tocloban Mission is being closed is what I have heard at least; and I'm sure you all know more about all of that than we do because the lack of connection to the world we have. But it's great and there are 15 missionaries from the Tocloban mission that got here this last week that will be joining our zones and areas and I can't be more excited to help them and learn from them.

I have heard so many faith-filled stories from missionaries and their families all over because of this natural disaster. We can really see that the Lord protects and guides His faithful servants and sometimes He sends things like a disaster to wake us up and remind us that He is there and only through Him can we truly be saved from all our problems! Just like in Alma 60:20-21,23.  I love the chastisement I guess you could say from Moroni to his enemy.  And it is a good reminder that the Lord does not forget us; and all He has to do is send us a problem and we will remember Him pretty quick.  

I am so grateful for the miracles and love the Lord has for His children.  I love you and I love being a missionary for our Savior.  Keep up your work in helping the missionaries in your area too, they need you!  Love you.  Have a great week!

Love,

Sister Rossberg

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