Christmas Devotionals 2015
We began our rounds of Christmas Devotionals on December 8th. Our next Devotional was on December 10th with Burgos, Ilagan, Tuguegarao North and South Zones. The morning was spent in the chapel with President Rahlf teaching in depth about the Christmas story. He taught about the traditions of the time, about Zacharias and Elizabeth, about Joseph and Mary, about the journey to Bethlehem, about the manger and the shepherds and the star. Sister Rahlf interspersed the morning with music and the story behind the songs: Joy to the World, Breath of Heaven, Hallelujah Chorus, Silent Night and The Innkeeper's Song.
After the morning session, we gathered for lunch. We also celebrated birthdays and had a rousing rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" with each table not only singing a verse, but acting it out. We had some amazing--and very creative-- performances!
Then each zone drew a traditional Christmas song out of a hat, and then put on a skit based on that song. They also had a bag of random items that had to be incorporated into the skit. Lots of entertaining laughter followed. You probably have no idea how talented your missionary is!
After the skits, we met again in the chapel for our closing session and testimonies.
A very memorable day. Maligayang Pasko and Merry Christmas to all...
Gathering for a wonderful
Christmas Devotional
Lunch by the incomparable
Brother Pete and his sweet wife,
Maria Luisa. You can tell we have
happy missionaries by the very
contented looks...
And Christmas cake too!
Singing our thanks--
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| "We thank you for the food!" |
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| Brother and Sister Christofferson |
It's Birthday time for you!
Celebrating October-December birthdays
The singing of the Twelve Days of Christmas
beginning with "a partridge in a pear tree"
(you can tell, right?)
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| Six Geese a-laying! |
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| Seven Swans a-swimming! |
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| Ten Pipers Piping! |
Tuguegarao North performing
their rendition of "Jingle Bells"
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| Tuguegarao North Zone Back: Elders Gumayao, Lott, Olson, Manalili Middle: Elders Palas, Atenocruz, Vane, Gatus, Munoz, De Ocampo Front: Sisters Stokes, Ragasa, Argonosa, Ferguson |
Ilagan Zone and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
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| Ilagan Zone Back: Elders Saguire, Briones, Sorilla, Bautista, Medeiros, Cloma Middle: Elders Espanto, Russell, Glassie, Pangalinan |
Burgos Zone with a fabulous
"Deck the Halls"
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| Burgos Zone Back: Elders Enuake, Salazar, Hilario, Causing, Cantero, Sardido Front: Sisters DeGuzman, Aguanta, Mahinay, Sauder, Velasco, Fallejo
Tuguegarao South Zone
presents "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
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| Tuguegarao South Zone Back: Elders DeDios, Molate, Saez, Hamp, Pulley, King, Tolman, Feliciano, Vicente Middle: Elders Gerardo, Estuaria, Cebrerps, Sisters Turley, Golong, Elders Flores, Maloy Front: Sisters Earl, Flores, McBride, Acosta, Manosig, Garcia |
And the Haka!
Love these missionaries!
A ride home at the end of a
very good day!
We had a wonderful day together in fun and sweetness of the spirit.
It is truly special to be a missionary at Christmastime.
We send our warmest wishes and love to our family and friends...
May the light of Christ shine brightly for you.
"Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n.
Son of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
O come let us adore him; O come let us adore him;
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord!"
O Come All Ye Faithful
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