Hi te!! last cycle! Last shot!

Last week was a very busy week yet despite of the schedules, we manage to see the potential souls among those we've found in the past few weeks. We met the Agad Family where their mother, herself, through BRT, always join with us in the discussion. It's our 3rd discussion to them and everyone in the family are willing to learn and listen. They would  supposed to be come to church last Sunday but due to fixed appointment that they have since they are invited to a wedding event they can't cancel it but they told us that they will try this coming Sunday. We're so excited because we felt the Spirit every time we share the gospel with them and they are very willing to listen. The head of their household on the other hand is working abroad. We'll strengthen this family. Another family is the Cocamas which is another potential until they build their own testimonies. One trial only is that their chapel since they are Born Again is just few feet away from their home but everyone seem happy every time we visit them. We'll continue nourishing these two families as well as those whom we continue to nourish. Some of those we've taught are keeping their commitments on reading the Book of Mormon and praying. Their challenge is just to attend Church. I know that nothing is truly impossible as we pray and fast for the welfare of these souls. We have an upcoming baptism this Saturday of Angel Mae Orquina. She's the daughter of a recent convert family and who is now schooling in Surigao. She truly is a precious one since she's already 19 and she can be the one to invite their family to hold daily Come, Follow Me study as a preparation for the upcoming Sundays. The other one who came to Church was one of the long time young woman taught by former missionaries. She's willing to be taught again. I'm excited for the upcoming year of the opportunities and challenges that as we rely on the Spirit,everything will truly be put in its proper order. 

As we followed up the Sisters in Surigao, we witnessed that their stats got low due to health issues. They told us that they will strive to recover despite of the busy schedule in transfer week. Bad as Sisters on the other hand continually have higher performance in their work and they are reaping their reward as well due to their diligence and obedience in doing God's work. They're one of those who are setting good examples in our zone. 

Companion:

Knowing that we are only 1 cycle as companions, our bond have grown closer and happier as we set goals and unite ourselves in every decisions we made in doing God's work. Sister Macaorog has truly initiative in finding souls and opening her mouth to everyone. Everyone easily got comfortable being with her even those we have just newly met. I saw her willingness to overcome her weaknesses.

Branch:

We have a higher attendance last Sunday which is 236 and we saw that those dominating are newly converted families. We'll pray that they will fellowship more the new ones for them not to feel left behind. We don't have a new BML yet but we'll raise up these concerns so that missionary work will again be active in Alegria just like before as members give referrals again.

Happy New year sa inyo tanan!!! As what I've been practicing to speak in Waray... kaya ko pa man ngean... haha....... I need your full support for my last shot!!! FIghting! Sabi nila damo daw ang trials but I'm fighting not to be overcome by it but to overcome it.... hehe... I love you all!!!!!!! Excited to see you all!!!! While my heart is breaking to leave those I love here.....

Love,

Sister Cornillez