Fun Little Angels

We had a great baptism this last week. We had 4 converts and 2 kids who are children of record (meaning one or more of their parents are members and they are active in the church so don't need to be taught by the missionaries) but all are ages 8-12 years old. It was so fun. They were like fun little angels all dressed in white and looking their bests! Lots of people came and the branch president's daughter was baptized too so they brought spaghetti and soda and chocolate muffins and buko-pie! (cocoanut-pie) It was so great, the spirit was there, everyone was happy and there were no mis-haps, it was just so great to see these kids share their testimonies and their desire to be good and to willingly follow the commandments, and to see their love for Jesus Christ and have reverence for His atonement. I know God will bless them for their willingness to follow Him. I know that God loves and blesses all His children (that's all of us) as we follow His commandments and become as a child, submissive, meek, humble, and pure in heart.
love you all,
--Sister Stephens
ps: See ya all in October!!!

My lasts...

This is it, the last transfer. I'm with my last companion, Sister Agraviador, still. My last area, Pangarap Branch. My last planner. L'll be having my last temple tour, and my last sessions in the Manila temple. My last chance to work as hard as I can as a designated servant of the Lord. The time is winding down... but it's not over yet! It ain't over till they force me on to the airplane on October 20!!!
This saturday we have a baptism of 6! 4 investigators and 2 children of record! It's going to be a great baptism! We have lots of goals for this area and lots of work to do!!!
Thank you all for all the prayers and support,
--Sister Stephens
PS Shout out: Thanks for the letters from: Erin Sprinkle {congratulations on 1 more bundle of poop, er.. i mean joy, you know baby!!! lol!}, of course from Nora my ever faithful pen pal {OMG!!!!! I would so write you but I think I would get home before the letter got to you so you are just going to have to wait, then we are going to talk all night!!!! eeeeeeeyyyyyyiiiiiiyaaaayyyy!!!!! I'm so exited for you!!! love you!!!!

It's That Time Again!! Transfer Time!

Transfer time!!!... and no I am not being transfered! So, I'll be here till I "die" in October. (heehee) That"s ok, we have some really good baptisms lined up this month and next! Sister Agarviador and I are the only sisters in the whole mission who aren't training... so we get to really focus and work hard till the end! I hope we find a lot of new families to teach and build the relationship with the branch a lot more.
On Saturday we had the baptism of Augusto, it went well and he really takes his new priesthood responsibilities seriously and is going to be a great example to his family.


There's been a lot of rain, it's actually going on to week two of rain every day.


I know that this work is HIS missionary work and that our message is for everyone and that it comes from HIM just for you and your family, I know this to be true.
mahal ko kayo,
--Sister Stephens