Templo Nga Mga Mata: Sweet Mission Experiences

This past Sunday was a great follow up to last week. Brother Dyard, who was baptized a week ago, received the Aaronic Priesthood and was ordained to the office of Priest. He is studying and is excited to learn more about the gospel each week. It is such a blessing to get to know him.

Last Friday was Valentines Day so Sister Sorensen made some treats and gave to the staff of the Prestigio where we stay and they were excited. When they told us "thank you" in English she told them "you're welcome" in Cebuano and they all started to clap because they try to help us each day with learning a few new words. It was fun to see their reaction.

We are blessed with the different people that we are able to meet while serving in Cebu. Last week there was a Temple Review and Elder Brent H. Nielson, the Area President, was in the temple. Both of us were able to meet him and visit with him several times. On Saturday there were several meetings at the Stake Center, located on the temple complex, and Sister Linda K. Burton, General Relief Society President, and Sister Carol F. McConkie, 1st Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, were here. LuAnn was hoping to be able to meet sister Burton because sister Burton's husband Craig went to the same school as she did, Bingham High School, and was her brother Rick's age. Craig's sister Becky was LuAnn's friend and she dated his brother Ross. The meetings were scheduled during the time that we would be working in the temple so LuAnn didn't think she would be able to meet sister Burton but their plane was delayed arriving in Cebu so when we left the temple they were just leaving the stake center. LuAnn was able to visit with Sister Burton for a few minutes and enjoyed talking about the connection they have through her husbands family. Another sweet mission experience.

Elder Sorensen, Brother Dyard and Sister Sorensen after the ordination

Elder Sorensen who baptized him, Brother Dyard, Bishop Fajardo who confirmed him and Brother Pantaleon (1st counselor in the bishopric) who ordained him. (Bishop Fajardo is the Cebu City Temple Recorder)