Week 17: Soaking Wet

Hello all :)

Quick update cause I dont have much time :) 

I am happy and the Philippines is wonderful. It rained 2 days this week and we were SOAKED even with our beloved umberellas that we use rain and shine. I am still getting sunburnt despit the constant protection from the umberella (I think from the sun reflecting off the cement) but I am still happy :) 

This week we had a Mission Tour which is where all the missionaries from the whole Iloilo Mission came together. We were blessed to have a general authority of the church come and speak to us, Elder Schmutz and after this conference, I felt ready to go out and serve the Lord with all my heart might mind and strength (Go Doctrine and Covenants section 4! :) ). So we had the sister training leaders from Kalibo come down and sty at our apartment (They are serving on the other side of the Panay island speaking Tagalog) and it was good to learn more about true conversion. This past week I studied Mosiah 4. I encourage you all to really study that chapter as we truly must be convertted to Jesus Christ and His gospel: Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance, Baptism by someone who hold Christ's authority- the Priesthood, Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost (by laying on of hands by those who have authority-Priesthood which Joseph Smith had restored to him) and enduring to the end. The Book of Mormon is truly so powerful as I know for a fact that you can come closer to Christ through studying its words and applying its principles in your life. It has changed my life and it will change yours. If you feel God's love for you already, good. I am glad. But there is even MORE joy that Christ has waiting for you in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. If you have questions, please, ask me. I am here :) my email is lydia.masters@myldsmail.net

Also this week, the language is easier as I write down many words and definitions and study them and teach people the gospel of Jesus Christ daily. I am so blessed to have this opportunity to be a representative of Jesus Christ for His true church here on this earth that He runs through a LIVING prophet. 

I love you all. Time is going quickly and I already have 14 months left (not much). 

Love,
Sister Masters :)

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