Week 39--March 20-26, 2016
We saw this trike transporting a wheel chair. It is the first wheel chair we have seen since being here.
This bus was involved in an accident shortly after we arrived last July. The accident happened close to where we go to church on Quirino Highway, a major artery in Quezon City. Four people were killed. The bus was towed to its present location where about a month later power lines fell onto the bus and it caught on fire. Nine months later the bus is still sitting on the side of the road blocking one lane of traffic.
We had Stake Conference on Sunday, March 20. After the sustaining of the officers it was noted that there are 41 missionaries serving from the San Jose Del Monte Stake. The speakers spoke on family history, self-reliance, encouraging the youth to go on a mission, and temple attendance.
This week is Holy Week. As we drove to church we saw many people carrying palm branches in remembrance of Christ's entrance into Jerusalem. On Maundy Thursday (day of the Last Supper) and Good Friday all commerce was suspended in the city. It was strange to drive by the two malls by us and the businesses along the roads and have them closed and dark, It was very different than at home.
Not only are the stores closed but traffic is almost non-existent on the roads. We decided to go to the Temple on Friday and it only took us 30 minutes to get there! It is usually a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive. We arrived a 12:45 PM and wanted to do an endowment session, but we were told that the next available session was 6 PM. So we decided to do some sealings for members of Tom's family. We sealed two couples and 17 children. It was a great day with friends in the temple.
This week has also been the first two sessions of Zone Conferences. Because of Holy Week President Bertin knew. The focus of zone conference was on the Plan of Salvation and the Atonement. Sister Bertin delivered a wonderful message on hope. The conference concluded with a testimony meeting. These young missionaries have such strong testimonies it is amazing.
We had Stake Conference on Sunday, March 20. After the sustaining of the officers it was noted that there are 41 missionaries serving from the San Jose Del Monte Stake. The speakers spoke on family history, self-reliance, encouraging the youth to go on a mission, and temple attendance.
This week is Holy Week. As we drove to church we saw many people carrying palm branches in remembrance of Christ's entrance into Jerusalem. On Maundy Thursday (day of the Last Supper) and Good Friday all commerce was suspended in the city. It was strange to drive by the two malls by us and the businesses along the roads and have them closed and dark, It was very different than at home.
Not only are the stores closed but traffic is almost non-existent on the roads. We decided to go to the Temple on Friday and it only took us 30 minutes to get there! It is usually a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive. We arrived a 12:45 PM and wanted to do an endowment session, but we were told that the next available session was 6 PM. So we decided to do some sealings for members of Tom's family. We sealed two couples and 17 children. It was a great day with friends in the temple.
This week has also been the first two sessions of Zone Conferences. Because of Holy Week President Bertin knew. The focus of zone conference was on the Plan of Salvation and the Atonement. Sister Bertin delivered a wonderful message on hope. The conference concluded with a testimony meeting. These young missionaries have such strong testimonies it is amazing.
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