Last week is a very spiritual experience for us to focus on strengthening through ministering and finding families not only individuals to help them comprehend God's plan for them for eternities. We're so happy that Sister Carvina Antonio is continuously progressing as she participated in the Gospel Principle class and her doubts and questions are gradually turned into firmed faith in Jesus Christ and her desire for her family to receive the gospel as well elevates. Saivon Tiongco as well continuously come to Church, though he had a lot of struggles particularly in reading and praying, we've seen how he desired to keep his commitments by following the examples of his grandparents and coming to Church with them(without his grandparents telling him to prepare beforehand). We can see that he can be a great example for his other siblings whom we've extended baptismal dates yet don't come to Church yet due to many reasons.
Sister Peralta's training is continuously progressing as she is now on her Week 4. She's very diligent and I saw how she strives to learn the language fluently not only in conversation but also in teaching. She's still struggling yet I know she can learn it as rapidly as she desires as she applies it everyday. She's already involved in formal teachings particularly in the message of the Restoration and I've witnessed how she relied on the Spirit as she speaks based on the needs and concerns of the individuals we're talking with. Her countenance even in the street is amazing as she greeted with any people she met enthusiastically which totally is contagious to me. It is truly true that everything starts with how we act and conduct for us to share the gospel of happiness and I am learning a lot from her to the point that the people themselves are the one that ask what religion do we belong to. I love her jolliness and commitment in this work.
(Being an STL) On the other hand, we just followed up the companionship of Sister Dela Serna and Sister Talactac last Sunday and we witnessed how diligent they are in this work. They are using the silver bullets wisely as they coordinated with the members in their ward. It is true that the trainees are still experiencing homesickness but with the trusted trainers they have, I know everything will work out. I witness as well how diligent all the trainees are as they persistently memorized and do practice teachings as a group while we left them to study on their own.
We had a successful Branch Council Meeting last Sunday that as we raised concerns particularly on the progressing investigators that we have, the ward councils are very supportive and ready to nourish and strengthen those precious souls. Regarding the members who will work with us, they already have set appointments last week but due to unexpected events and things that they've done, they promised that they will work with us this week and we will meet their families and friends whom the gospel had already been introduced beforehand. With their examples, coordination and trust with us, we know they're one of the scattered Israel in this consecrated area. (Truly, one of the silver bullets for the progression of the branch!)
Lovingly yours,
Sister Cornillez
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