6 June 2011

Well, last week flew by, faster than a...well it was just fast. I couldn't think of what to say.


We had Zone Leaders Council with President Aquino for the last time. Next time we can only say good things about the missionaries ha ha. So we had a practice. ha ha ha. I'm gonna miss President Aquino and Sister Aquino a lot. I used to be scared of Sister Aquino but she is really like a mother to all the missionaries now. ZLC is a fun time to get to visit with her. She could probably be Mission President she is so full of inspiration also.

Last week we got Sally, Alfroilan, and Andrew passed off for baptism so next Saturday we will go swimming and the best part of it! Elder Ragasa gets to baptize them! ha ha. They are going to make such good members I love it. It was quite a trip though getting things figured out. We had to have sister interviewed by president Aquino, and then by the Assistants. Then the kids were interviewed by our district Leader. Then on Saturday we had to go to Gua Gua for a baptismal interview, then hurry back to get Sally interviewed.

Next Saturday we have 4 Companionship's in our zones that will be baptizing 1 or more people. That is really good. We have been trying to increase the effectiveness of the missionaries for a while and I think its is starting to happen. We have been pounded with trainings but we are starting to see the fruits of our labors and hopefully they will be able to keep it up and keep baptizing.

We had one investigator, Ariel, usually we go to him 2 times a week but last week because of our hectic week of running between Subic and Gua Gua we weren't able to go to him. Often when that happens the investigators won't come to church or anything but Elder Ragasa and I were both shocked when he walked into sacrament meeting. Early! he beat most of the members there. ha ah. So It was awesome. I love it when you can see the change happening in people and they are growing closer to the Lord. He will be baptized I think the end of this month.

I had a friend that before my mission said, for the first year and a half of your mission you will be worthless, not literally worthless but you will still be trying to get the hang of things then about the last 6 months you will be sure about what your doing but you will be headed home. ha ha I can see that happening. I kind of spent the first bit figuring things out then now I feel that I am really being effective.

Well its been fun though I can't lie there.

I gotta run. I love you all, hopefully I'll have more to report on next week.

Elder Chase