Week 37: Darkness to light

Hello everyone! Kumusta kayong lahat!! This week has been pretty great, I'm so happy :) No sickness, no pains, just working! And it's been great.

Lately I've been studying the gospel of Christ in the Book of Mormon and the Bible. I was in Acts again this week, and came across this scripture. Paul recounts his vision when Jesus appears and calls him to the ministry. He recalls the Lord Jesus saying to him : "I send thee, to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."

I thought that this relates directly to missionary work, and it was the focus of a lot of my thoughts this week. I have big news: I GOT TRANSFERRED! I leave Abulug on Wednesday. As I have spent my last week here, it's been really bittersweet. I love the people here. The best thing that happened this week was I got to see the baptism of Diana Pillos, one more member of the family we've been really working with. I have truly seen change in their life, and that's what the gospel of Christ is all about. I have seen the light of the gospel enter into their lives and have seen their faith in Christ grow. It's a humbling, special experience to be a part of this work. I love it.

Anyways, I'm excited for this upcoming week! I'm transferring far away, we're still not sure yet where I'm going because the Transfer board hasn't come out yet. But others have told me that I'm going to SAN JUAN which is awesome because it's right next to or even the place that me Uncle served in his mission. I'm super excited.

AGYAMAN!! Ingat po kayo!

Elder Childers

Pics:

Our sick district and the Zone leaders, we went out for pizza after district meeting last week which was fun.

Me and Elder Burton went on an exchange last week which was fun. I love working with Elder Burton, he's my best friend in the mission. Love that man. We ate some fresh coconut which is delicious and my favorite.

DIANA PILLOS GOT BAPTIZED AND I LOVE HER FAMILY. Her dad baptized her which was really special. we had the baptism at a swimming pool in Abulug which was cool. 2 others got baptized. Great day. I love the people here. I will miss them.