Zone Conferences Part 2--Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

If you can't get enough pictures of your missionary in the field, the next two posts are
for you.  These are from our two zone conferences held September 24 and 26.  
Hope you enjoy!


Along with "feasting upon the words of Christ," 
our missionaries feasted well at Zone Conferences, 
thanks to Nanay Maghirang and her helpers in Santiago,
 and Brother Pete and his in Ilagan.  

When the missionaries find out these two are doing the lunches, there are smiles. 
 Really big smiles--

These Saints feel it is a great honor to cook for the missionaries. 
They put a lot of love and gratitude into their meals--
and our missionaries feel that.

They look very content after lunch!

"I beheld that they were filled with joy and gladness..."
(and some rice and mashed potatoes too)


When lunch is finished, we sing a heartfelt rendition to our cooks of

 "We have been born as Nephi of old, to goodly parents who love the Lord,
We have been blessed and we understand, that we must do as the Lord commands.
We are as the army of Helaman, we have been taught in our youth,
And we are now the Lord's missionaries, to bring the world His truth! 
We thank you for the food!"

Over one hundred voices strong singing their gratitude.
I wish you could hear them. 


Next post:  more pictures from the Zone Conferences

"...that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."

Zone Conferences September 2013

Part 1

Our Zone Conferences for this quarter were held on September 24 and 26, 

with the theme of

"that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent"

Our teachings were centered on a two-fold purpose:

understanding the true nature of God and knowing the characteristics of Christ. 

As our missionaries come to learn and internalize these truths, they will be better able and better prepared to teach their investigators and others about the depth of love our Father in Heaven has for his children and how we may all become more like Christ.

The morning joint session was followed by break-out workshops  

and then "food, glorious food!"

Very happy Elders Wellman and Golightly

A "Jeopardy" activity after lunch kept our energy going

"I'll take Preach My Gospel for 500"

 

The afternoon session was taught by President Rahlf 

and concluded with testimonies from our missionaries.

 These two days were filled with spiritual growth and knowledge, music, 

friendship, laughter, and learning to be the Lord's missionaries.

September 24 

 Held in Ilagan

Ilagan Zone

Burgos Zone

Cauayan Zone

Roxas Zone

Tuguegarao South Zone

Tuguegarao North Zone



September 26
Held in Santiago

Bambang Zone

Santiago South Zone

Santiago North Zone

Alicia Zone

Solono Zone

And we are now the Lord's missionaries

to bring the world His truth

(stay tuned for Part 2)

Keep those cards and letters coming!

There are lots of things that make our missionaries smile: 

 "yes, we would love to have you come teach,"  member missionaries,  progressing investigators, 

"Hi missionaries!" shouted from the street, 

Books of Mormon received, Books of Mormon read,

 dogs that don't bite, 

baptisms. 

But right up there with the rest, is mail. 

Happy, wonderful, beautiful letters and packages. 

 And we will  joyfully deliver all that is sent.

Because, this is how they react:

So--happy missionaries. . .

. . . Sad missionaries

Missionaries with mail

Missionaries still looking--

Yes!!! Mail!

 So please--

--take a moment and write a missionary today.  It will bring a smile!*

"Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand."

                                                                                                                  Galations 6:11

Looking ahead to the upcoming holiday season, one of our missionaries parents put together some shipping information that you may find helpful.  Thank you Sister Clyde, mother of Sister Clyde!

Large Flat Rate Box--Priority International is $78 6-8 business days which really means 10-14 business days.  It can weigh up to 20 lbs.
Medium Flat Rate Box--Priority International is $59 and should arrive 6-8 business days, but
probably 10-14
Flat Rate Envelope up to 4 lbs.-- $24  same time frame for delivery for what you can shove into it
Priority EXPRESS flat rate box--same size as the medium Priority box is $79, up to 20 lbs and 3-5 business days, but can take up to 10
Priority International--custom box (meaning plain brown one.  Any box must be less combined girth which is height + length.  Must be below 79 inches and weigh less than 20 lbs.
It was the same price for a box 26 x 15 x 4 and a box 20 L x 12 W x 8 H and a box 12 x 12 x 12
If around 5 lbs--cost is $51
If around 10 lbs--cost is $65
If around 15 lbs--cost is $82
If around 19 lbs--cost is $94

Send Christmas boxes by at least the end of October if you want it to arrive before Christmas.  Even then, it's not always a guarantee.  Ship early!  We will store it at the mission office or home.  The address of the mission:  Philippines Cauayan Mission
                                      78 Burgos Street
                                      3305 Cauayan City
                                      Isabela, Philippines


*I was just looking for happy and sad faces, not missionaries that weren't getting letters :)

We do have a number of missionaries, however,  that do not receive letters or packages ever.  If anyone would like to care for one of these wonderful Elders and Sisters, please email me (Sister Rahlf) saugenase@yahoo.com