Maayong buntag!!
This week was such a great week! It definitely
had it's disappointments, but what made it so great was how we were able
to overcome them all. We had so many investigators that we committed
to baptism but because reasons here and there, we decided to focus on
the truly serious and elect. We have one investigator Jessica who has
had unshakeable faith despite her family, especially her husband not
giving her the support she wishes. She was supposed to be baptized last
Saturday but because Satan made it hard for her to attend church her
fourth week, she was unable to continue. We re-gave her a new date in 5
weeks so that she has time to strengthen her faith, and truly be
converted through the trials that will come up. We are wanting to work
with her husband so that he can have a change of heart and that progress
has already started. Jessica was given an experience to share her
testimony with him and that's just the planting of the seed. Sis.
Jessica has already started giving tithing and she's not even a member
and it's strengthened her testimony ALREADY. She testifies of the
truthfulness and blessings that come from paying tithing as she has been
blessed tremendously!
We also have our recent convert Jay and his girlfriend Ronelyn that
attended the YSA activity held with Pres. Lopez and others! Pres.
Pancito, our branch president, met with him and asked if he had the
desire to get married in the temple and he then expressed a desire to
serve because of your talk to them and Pres. Plaza. They both have the
desire and are looking forward to his one year mark to serve. They then
have the desire to attend the temple to get married. I was so excited
to watch their desire and even if we said you should get married, they
wouldn't agree..that's how strong their faith and desire is! The light
and excitement in his eyes is amazing!
We have had challenges with the branch missionaries in our branch ,
but through my personal studies I have understood how to overcome them
and it all starts with my conduct and example as a missionary! We have
changes to change here and I know that this extra transfer with Sis.
Boncales is going to be a good one. We will have been together for four
transfers now because none of the sisters got transferred, but we have
so many goals and things we want to accomplish. We are so grateful for
the companionship we have, one that is divine, that makes the things we
want to accomplish possible because of the Spirit we have!
Attached is pictures of me and sister Boncales, because of the rain...you can just see what happened..we both ate it!
The
other is a picture with the Branch missionaries and all them will want
to add me on FB and for you guys to post it on FB for them to see! haha
..there's a reason why my face is like that..inside story!
I am so excited for Thanksgiving! ..even though it's not Celebrated
but I will be eating Chicken in honor of it! take lots of pictures so
that you can send them to me! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Stay safe and
remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving! This week, I am thankful for
my family, the gospel, and my testimony of this gospel and work! I know
it's true and thank you for all the love and support and LETTERS...I've
been nicknamed "Miss popular" by the mission because I am the missionary
who receives the most mail, but its thanks to you all! Love you all! xo
Sister Arnold
Thank you President,
Sister Arnold
President Gordon B. Hinckley said:
"Today many sisters are being called to serve. Many more are preparing to serve. Not because they aren't married or don't have anything else to do, but they have the desire to serve. One reason that the Lord wants more sisters to serve is because within the next generation He will send His priesthood army to the earth. He wants to send choice spirit children to mothers who have been prepared, properly trained, and taught in the gospel. What better schooling can a mother have than to experience and grow as she serves a mission." --Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley
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