Week 29--January 10-16, 2016
Two of the many beautiful roosters we see here. They are breed and trained for cock fighting.
Their feathers are ruffled and ready to attack.
On Sunday, January 11, there was an area wide broadcast from the Area Presidency. The Area Goals of Obey, Covenant, and Establish were introduced. There is a demonstration of a functioning family council. Though given in Tagalog there were enough English words to understand that they were conferring about keeping the Sabbath Day holy and what activities were permissible. Every family member had input and this was an example of an ideal family council. Obey was we will show our love to God by obeying his commandments. Covenant was to live worthily, receive the blessings of the temple, and be true to our covenants. Establish was to build strong, self-reliant, multi-generational Filipino families and share the joy of the gospel with others.
Monday we were busy preparing for Zone Conferences that will happen Tuesday, Thursday, and then next week.
Zone Conferences are always busy days. We go pick up the lunch from the mission home and then return the dishes after lunch is over which usually takes an hour each time. Missionaries want reimbursements for approved expenses and to pick up needed supplies.
Tom has cucumbers on his newest batch of plants. Maybe next week or so we will have fresh cucumbers again from our garden.
On Sunday, January 11, there was an area wide broadcast from the Area Presidency. The Area Goals of Obey, Covenant, and Establish were introduced. There is a demonstration of a functioning family council. Though given in Tagalog there were enough English words to understand that they were conferring about keeping the Sabbath Day holy and what activities were permissible. Every family member had input and this was an example of an ideal family council. Obey was we will show our love to God by obeying his commandments. Covenant was to live worthily, receive the blessings of the temple, and be true to our covenants. Establish was to build strong, self-reliant, multi-generational Filipino families and share the joy of the gospel with others.
Monday we were busy preparing for Zone Conferences that will happen Tuesday, Thursday, and then next week.
Zone Conferences are always busy days. We go pick up the lunch from the mission home and then return the dishes after lunch is over which usually takes an hour each time. Missionaries want reimbursements for approved expenses and to pick up needed supplies.
Tom has cucumbers on his newest batch of plants. Maybe next week or so we will have fresh cucumbers again from our garden.
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