To start this off, about
5 minutes ago I was just informed that Tatay Ernesto, back in Toboso, has died.
He was referred to me and to Elder Noprada by his sister. We began teaching him
and about two weeks into it he decided that he didn't want the church. After
inviting him one last time to pray we returned to him two days later. He said
that he did receive an answer and would like us to continue to teach him. I
baptized him on December 5, 2015. He was the first and only person so far who I
personally found and taught every lesson to. I saw the change that took place
in his life as he came unto Christ and now he is resting in the paradise! I
love Tatay Ernesto; we were good friends.
I know that this is a
time of sadness for me but I feel even more at peace than I do sadness. Tatay
Ernesto had slight dementia and lived a rough life but now he is freed from the
constraint of a disabled body and is resting until the resurrection.
I am so glad to have
hope! To know that there is life after death and it is far more glorious than
life here on Earth. I am so grateful for the Gospel and atonement of Jesus
Christ that through Him we can be with those we love for time and all eternity
instead of fading into oblivion once dead. I know that I will see Tatay Ernesto
again in the next life. I hope to see all those I love there as well.
About last week or so we
were walking to a member’s house and a guy we FTEd called us over. After
speaking with him this other guy came over to us. I had talked with this second
guy only once before as he pulled over his motor cab and told us how he has
read the Book of Mormon. He now has a PMG and is trying to learn Cebuano
through comparing the English to the Cebuano, and also has some of the language
books that we as missionaries have for learning Cebuano. He is an American
living here in Argao. We spoke with him and our other friend and then returned
to them last Sunday. All I can say is that he is probably one of the best
Christians I've ever met. All he talks about is Christ and how Christ has
helped him. He is very amazed at the Book of Mormon. He is what I call a Mormon
who hasn't been baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
We both agree on the gospel subjects too. And the best part is that I get to
speak English! No more language barrier (even though I could still do it in
Cebuano). It was another miracle that we were able to meet. I learned a lot
from him on just what I need to be doing better towards Christianity.
A lot of people argue
about doctrines such as "What is the true name of the Father?" or
"What is the true rest day?" or "We have the Bible and that is
all we need for our salvation. Not direction from God for our lives right
now." or "There is no other 'testament' of Jesus Christ". My new
friend pointed this out to me that a lot of people argue about doctrines and
could go on for hours about what the books say and NOT ONCE mention the Savior,
our redeemer si Jesus Christ.
A few weeks ago the
President of Cebu Mission reinforced to
us all to "...always have the Lords name on our lips." It is so true.
Sometimes we get caught up in the "Prophet, prophet, we have a
prophet" - LDS and "Bible, Bible, we have a Bible"- everyone
else, that we forget to include who really matters, the Lord of us all! I made it my goal to tie
everything I say in with our Lord Jesus Christ. Always have His name on my
lips. Testify to everyone that Jesus Christ has once again reached out to us in
an attempt to rescue us from eternal damnation. He has done this through the
calling of a new prophet and speaks to us now, even today, through a true and
living prophet. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is
the one and true church of Jesus Christ here on the earth and it is my job, as
a representative of Jesus Christ, to always be inviting others to come unto
Him!
We had a zone conference
last Thursday. It was fantastic there and had tons of great insights!
I went on splits with
the companion of my district leader. Good stuff, good stuff.
Today, after emails we
will be going to this Mama Mary castle and FTW the nuns! JK - can’t do that.
But we will tour this really old church.
In closing I want to
make a quick shout out to my friend Allen!
Amping moha!
-Elder Morris
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