I've got some news this week. First, we had a great baptism last Saturday, and for the first time I was able to confirm one of my converts a member of the church. That was great! And then second I am transferring to Polambato! It is one of the furthest north cities on Cebu and might be the furthest north area in the mission! It has a lot of mountains in it, so bye-bye city life with all the rich people. I am really excited. I am replacing Elder Newfield, who got here one transfer before me. He is way hard working! That means I am transferring into a good area and won't have to start with nothing! that is always much easier. I have had 4 of the 5 people in my batch serve in Bogo Zone, so I will be following in their shoes. So far I am just staying on Cebu island, but I am excited, and am grateful to still be able to attend the temple, even though I live probably 4 hours from it. Friday is going to be sooo tiring. Probably 5 hours of travel with all of my luggage.
We played basketball today as a zone, and I am pleased to report that I am improving! It was a lot of fun.
I have included part of the letter I wrote to President Schmutz. I thought you would be interested in reading it.
President,
Thank you for your email. I will give your congratulations to Sheila when we see her tonight. Her baptism was a success as her husband came, and then came to church the next day. He has been an inactive member for many years. I was able to confirm her on Sunday and was prompted to bless her with the guidance to lead her family with Kevin, her husband, to the temple. That is what she wants, and what a great blessing that is. Her husbands sister-in-law, who lives right next door, is now interested int he church. She was taught by missionaries long ago, and I taught her one before, and she was not prepared. She had no desire to grow. But now she wants to join the church, but is not married. I can see the blessings start to flow to their family.
We followed up with MJ who we found last week. He is definitely prepared for the gospel. He has such an open mind and is willing to follow the answers he receives from the Lord. I feel like he will be baptized, even just after the two times we have visited with him.
I am also excited about the transfer. I have heard good things about Bogo Zone. And replacing Elder Newfield will be great, he is a hard worker. I think we can have a lot of success there. I feel at ease with that transfer. Thank you.
Love you all,
Elder Schenk
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