Day 24 - Saturday, July 23, 2016

Saturday marks our 10th Zone Interview. We met with Gapan Zone.  Just 2 more to go. We love our time to meet with each missionary individually.  President Clark wrote a great article in "Words from the President" regarding these interviews.

When you think about it, there are some missionaries in our mission who never meet one another.  If they are always on opposite sides of the mission, there is no opportunity to meet. That shows you just how spread out our mission is.  That's why we love each and every opportunity to meet with and enjoy our time to share with each missionary individually.  
This Jeepney!  Just down the hall from our interviews was a beautiful baptism of a sister from San Leonardo.  Although it was quite a distance from their home, there was much support from the members and family.  They all huddled together in this jeepney to attend this beautiful ceremony.  As I hugged the sister, she had the largest smile on her face and said, "I can't believe this day is here!"  That is the beauty that the gospel can bring to a life.  

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