Merry Christmas! 11 days na lang!
Wow, carport looks impressive! Nice work dad! That would have been fun to help with, I love framing building.
We are one week away from transfers here in the mission. We will find out next Monday who will be staying and who will be going. I have been in the zone for as long as anyone and will probably be transferring. It’s hard to believe that I only have 4 transfers left! A transfer goes by so fast! I'm not ready to come home yet, I have way to much work to do here in the mission. I also love how much I am learning. The last two transfers as district leader I have learned more than at any other time in my life. I have been given more responsibilities which have taught me and helped me better understand true leadership. I have grown to love these people so much. I have seen so many soften though the touch of the spirit. It has truly strengthened my testimony. Out of my five areas Polambato has been by far my favorite, and also one of the most challenging. I have come to see the love the Lord has for these people and just how important each child is to our Heavenly Father. This gospel is his perfect plan to be able to bless us. I have seen that so many times here in the mission.
I will be skyping Monday morning here after Christmas, that is if I can find an internet cafe open early in the morning. I’ll let you know.
I did receive both Christmas packages. Thank you. My companion and I are going to have a great Christmas!
Our new focus of reactivation and retention is so rewarding. I have found so much joy in helping those who have lost their way come back to the gospel and get back on track for the Celestial Kingdom (2 Nephi 31:19-20). I have seen first hand what the Lord Himself has said, "Repent, and I will receive you" (Alma 5:33). I think that is correct, I translated from Cebuano.
Thank you so much for your love and concern and for the many many prayers in my behalf and in behalf of the people I am working with and for all missionaries. Your faith is helping the cause of countless miracles.
Love,
Elder Schenk
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