Philipeno Party!

Hey Everyone!

Well this week Elder Wilson and I have really figured out that whenever we are frustrated at or with one another, that means something good is going to happen! Satan is trying really hard, but we've got him figured out!

The Broadcast yesterday was very interesting! The work is moving forward! I hope everyone has been inspired and feels motivated to work harder! Think of the blessings that you have recived when you talk with others, and invite them to have them as well! I know that you are all already really good missionaries, so keep going! :)

We have really seen miracles in this area, and it has really helped my faith grow. Each Sunday, for the past 3 weeks, we have had someone show up to church who was less active, but wants to be active again! The Lord really is preparing people! One of these men, Marc, who came yesterday, was someone that we had almost given up on. Thankfully the Lord knows best, and helps open our eyes! Marc is about 22 and decided to come yesterday during his lunch break! We're going to see him this week.

The Daily Dose English program is going really well! It really is a wonderful experience to watch these humble ladies pray in English for us and for one another.  UniSea, the biggest fishing company out here, is beginning their English class. Suzana, one of the Daily Dose participants, came to us and said that she is sticking with us! She said that she's progressed much more with Daily Dose than the Unisea class, which she has taken 3 times! It truly is an inspired program! Ask the missionaries about it where ever you are! Danny, see if they have it going down in Costa Rica! You lucky kid :)

On Tuesday we finally had a lesson with a man from Saipan, who used to talk with missionaries way out there, named Joseph , and his wife Susana (not the same Suzana. this one is from the Philippians) which went pretty well. We got to know them and answered a few questions for them. We played them a song on the ukulele, said a prayer and left. They invited us back. Later that week, we were in the same apartment complex, trying to talk to someone else, when we ran into Susana. It was her birthday, and she invited us to her sister's for her birthday party. We met a lot of people and ate a lot of Filipino food! We were able to sing for everyone there, testify, and have a prayer before we left. It was a very good experience and we met a lot of people who would be fine with us coming by! One of Susana's sisters invited us to come by the store that she works at. We dropped by and she said "I want to introduce you guys to someone" and led us over to these two young girls, then ran away! It was a little awkward, but we managed to talk our way out of the store! Oh, and that's the 3rd time this week that this lady has done something like that!

Things with Sheril are going okay, but she was drunk last time we stopped by. I can't imagine how hard it must be to overcome substance addictions. Hopefully when she moves out things will be better! She really does want to change, it's just hard for her because of her roommates.

Hope everything for all ya'll is going well! Happy Day!
Love Elder Gullerud

Email dated June 24, 2013