Not a snowflake to be seen, but the trees and shrubs are in full bloom. On Sunday morning, we walk up a country road that goes through a mango grove, which is blooming with green flowers. There are tiny blossoms and large blossoms everywhere. So different from December back home.
The highlight of the week for us was helping the Clark's host all of the stake and district presidents and wives who are in the mission boundaries, --about 28 people in all. We helped make favors and decorate the mission home for the event. The food was excellent, but the highlight of the evening was the program. A choir of 14 young missionaries provided the music. Elder and Sister Garrett, from the Manila Area Offices, were there. Elder Garrett narrated the program and sister Garret played her harp. The harp was a hit; most if not all of the guests had never seen or heard a harp before. They were fascinated by it. They had to pose with it, and try it out. The program was a fitting tribute to our Savior. As we listened to the songs and the words telling of Christ's birth, we were filled with gratitude and contentment to be serving Him full time during this Christmas season.
We hope you enjoy the Christmas season, and that you will take time to ponder
our Savior and all He does for you and me. We leave with with the words of Isaiah:
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulders and his name shall be called: Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." --Isaiah 9:6--
Maligayang Pasko, and Mahal Kita
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| Jeepney of the Week. For all of our Holland cousins! |
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| A Blizzard of Blossoms! |
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| Our wonderful missionary choir and guest performers the Garretts |
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| Stake and District presidents and wives of the Philippines Angeles Mission, along with guests Elder and Sister Garrett |
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| L-R; The Garretts, the Clarks, and the Whiting's |
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| Elders Tejada and Purca "playing" Sister Garrett's harp! |
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