We had kind of our own Halloween events here in the Philippines. They (like i said last week) celebrate "all saints day" for the 1st and 2nd of Nov.
I was kind of surprised at how creepy it was. haha. They have lots of.... interesting believes. They take food to the grave yard and "feed" the dead. And it wouldnt be a party if they didnt stay there all night and play cards and drink. Thats what they do for funerals by the way. They believe that the dead body can not be left alone so they keep it in the home for a week to two weeks and play cards, drink, and kareoke all the night through. Anyway, another thing they do for all saints day is once it gets dark everyone keeps their lights off (if they have them) and they use candles. It was weird walking home and just seeing candles. I thought we were in one of those scary village movies.
Things have been going really well with sister finau. There is a language barrier but thats ok. I basically just speak tagalog to her because its hard to speak english for her so might as well become fluent in tagalog when i can. no? ;)
Our area has been kind of....rough. We have been having a hard time with finding people who REALLY want to listen to the gospel and not just to be nice, or have foreigners in their home. We have been doing some fun stuff with trying to find people to teach though. We have gone old school and brought out the soap box. (hopefully you get that... or else... that wasnt funny. sorry.) We do "preach by the bus". so.. we stand in the front of the bus (on the inside) and just start teaching a lesson. Its quite a thrill.
Its been a big focus to find the elect. So I will let you guys know if anything blossoms. We have some potential. I hope that things are good back in the U.S. And I want you all to know that I love you so much!!!!!!!
Love. Me.
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Mahal, Sister Merrill
Mahal, Sister Merrill
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