Day 123 - Sunday, October 30, 2016

Today we spent the day traveling about the mission.  Bongabon was our first stop.  I was impressed to see this box with members around it as they took the envelopes out and carefully placed their tithing and fast offerings in it.  The box says, "Please return in order."  It is important to receive the blessings from paying a full tithe.  The wonderful people of the Philippines are learning this in a meaningful way.

This is the Verde family.  They have been members of the church for almost one year.  They all received a temple recommend to be sealed as a family.  They are what would be considered a golden family.  They are prepared to make covenants that will allow them to be bound together for time and eternity.  They are all so excited.  As I hugged Sister Verde, tears of joy were plentiful as she understands the significance they will take to enter the walls of the temple which will tie them to the eternities.  In Guimba we loved seeing the families as they left their Sunday meetings.  Such dedicated and wonderful members of the Church. 

 President & Sister Lina and their 6 children hope on their trike to return home after a great Sabbath Day.  We just love these members!