21 Feb 2011

Hey everyone,


Well we got a ton done last week with doing splits every day with the new missionary training here in Olongapo. We had a couple inactive members come back to church and we even managed a baptism on Saturday!!!

Rey got baptized!!!! It was awesome, as usual it started Filipino time, but we got it done. Then yesterday he got confirmed and the priesthood. Then I got to teach in Priesthood. The teacher didn't show up so they asked me to because my 2 companions had to speak in Sacrament meeting. We ended up having a little debate in class...actually it wasn't small at all. There were a few people that got offended, my companion being one of them and I think it shook up some of my investigators. So note to all: GOSPEL SHOULD BE PLAIN AND SIMPLE,

OKAY SO THE CAPS LOCK IS STUCK ON SO THE REST OF THIS LETTER IS GONNA BE IN CAPS. SO AS I WAS SAYING LIKE NEPHI SAYS IN 2 NEPHI 31 IT SHOULD BE SIMPLE, ESPECIALLY IF WE HAVE INVESTIGATORS. IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH YOU KNOW IN THE GOSPEL IF YOU DON'T USE IT THE RIGHT WAY. THE CHURCH IS NOT A PLACE TO DEBATE IT IS A PLACE TO DISCUSS THE WELFARE OF OUR SOULS.

We had some (hey it changed back) inactive members come back to church, who'da thunk it, all they needed was an invitation.

I don't really have much to report this week.

One of our investigators, Milan, hopefully the next baptism, is really shy and is scared to say no to people and that is his weakness. When his friends say lets drink he will refuse for a bit but if they keep inviting he will eventually give in. So yesterday was his 3 week point and he hasn't gave in, we've seen a lot of progress in him, because he is now saying that his urge to drink is not strong at all. But yesterday his friends came after him again and he almost gave in, but we showed up suddenly, and not a moment too late. He was so excited when we came because it meant that he could leave. I got mad at one of his buddies the other night for busting in a few times while we were teaching so they don't like me and don't mess with me too much. I know, "be careful..." I've lost all patience it seems with Satan's devices and I don't hesitate to stop them pretty quick. But we talked to brother Milan about being strong and telling them that there is not much that they can do for him and he'll miss more if he doesn't get baptized than if he withstands and looses those guys' friendship.

Well I'm outta time this week. Sorry

Love you all

elder chase