I AM - Jan 19

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HEY I haven't emailed in a little. Just an update, we had transfers. But I'm still in Bauang with my guy Elder Fillo! We have been having fun. Some of the people we have been teaching have lost interest, which is sad. But we just gotta find more and more and eventually we'll find the one

WE have seen a lot of dead dogs in the streets lately, it smells so bad. The people don't do anything about it though, they're usually just moved over to the grass so they're not in the way. hahah. It's still hot out but during the night it is very pleasant :) 

SOME updates about the people we have been teaching. We have had some people ask the question about if we will remember this life after we die? And I'm so grateful for the Book of Mormon and how clear the doctrine is. We had a less active named Juan tell us that the Book of Mormon was man made. It really made me and my comp's head hot. No man could ever make a Book like that, a book that teaches the plain and precious doctrine about Jesus Christ.

We have been teaching a Jehovah's Witness named Danny who is actually not baptized in JW but his whole fam is.. and when we told Danny that Jehovah was Jesus Christ, he was so confused. But after sharing some scriptures like John 10:58 I think he understands now.

AFTER some tough weeks we have been finally having some people come to church. I think they enjoyed it a lot. 
Everything is all good on the mission though, I have learned so much about the Great Plan of God and how amazing the knowledge is to have. It is a wonderful time to be a missionary and help people understand that as well. 

Elder Garry

Mabutas Family
Ortiz Family :)
Sam!!

Danny

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