Training

October 28, 2016

During interviews with President, three weeks ago, I found out that I was going to be training a new missionary. But then time went by and I hadn't heard anything more so I was a little confused as to whether I was going to train or not. Then a couple days before transfers, the zone leaders called me and gave me some more details and instructions for training, so I was like, "Okay I guess it is happening."

Thursday morning, I went to the mission office and talked a little bit with the missionaries there, and there was only one guy that I was hoping to have the opportunity to train--Elder Smith from California. So President had each missionary stand up and then would announce who his trainer would be. When it came to be Elder Smith's turn to stand up, President announces that he will be trained by... Elder Wolferts! haha I was so happy! We instantly got along so well; he's super awesome.

Elder Smith definitely got hit hard with the language and culture shock, and realized right away that the MTC didn't prepare him as well for the field, as he had thought. It brings back so many memories of when I was new. People often try to talk to him and he always just looks over at me. He's in the stage where, everything they say is so fast and it all just sounds like one word to him. Another shock, the second night he went to shower and there were 6 dead cockroaches in the shower, haha he was so scared. I had to come in and clean them up. Also, every single member asks him how he's related to Joseph Smith, and then they crack up laughing when he explains... haha. 

One cool experience, over the past week, the bishopric came with us to share a powerful lesson with a family. The second councilor brought his computer and wanted to share Lehi's dream in Tagalog with them. The only problem was that the Internet was soooo slow. Like, we weren't getting anywhere. We decided to read all of 1 Nephi 8, and then it still was probably only 1/8 of the way loaded. So we just decided to go for it. I kept praying that Heavenly Father would speed up the Internet so that the message could invite the Spirit and pierce their hearts. AND HOLY COW, I watched that bar kick things into gear. I was literally so surprised. We were able to watch the whole video without any buffering interruptions. It was a little thing, but so cool!

I had to say goodbye to Elder Elan. He taught me a lot of things--just like every companion has. Just a couple things about him: 

-He's a part of the Judah tribe

-His dad died when he was 8

-He was a convert at the age of 16

-He is a great example to me!

Love you all! Keep being the light that you are 

                      Love, Elder Wolferts :))

 I'm humbled here everyday.

BAPTISMS

Ocotober 21, 2019

Not a lot of time today!

Lot of good things happened this past week, but for the sake of time, I'll just give a couple of the highlights!

We were blessed to have 5 baptisms!! The one who had the most powerful testimony was the cousin of the bishop's wife. Her name is Laiza, and she has had a couple cool dreams that strengthened her testimony. One dream, she recalled, was that her whole house burned down except for the Book of Mormon and to make a long story short, she realized it was true.

Also, funny thing after the baptisms, Joven (the chubby kid) quickly changed into his clothes and then disappeared. No one could find him! We thought he went home. Haha we were so confused. Then, finally we found him in this small dark room watching cartoons with a 4 year old. It definitely gave me a good laugh. That is the kid that prayed for potatoes, if you remember him.

We were at this place where we get our haircut and I saw this ukay ukay sign, which means surplus or used clothes. Then I saw this super sick Nike windbreaker for only 200 pesos ($4), an offer I couldn't refuse. If you zoom in on the picture you'll see that it says "Hong Kong marathon 2017". Definitely did not take part in that.

Love you all. 

The church is true, I seriously have no doubt. 

Mosiah 15:7

October 14, 2019

Alright, so I made this scripture my subject to try and get this scripture some more hype than it has at the moment. I read this scripture the other day and it hit me pretty hard, and I told myself I have to memorize that! It says: " Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh becoming subject even unto death, the Will of the Son being swallowed up in the will of the Father." Jesus Christ really is the example to us for everything! He was able to live and exemplify celestial laws in a telestial world. He is so perfect and committed to His pre-earth life covenant with the father to carry out the Atonement. This is something that the prophet Abinidai was able to know of a surety, even though it wouldn't happen for another 100 plus years.

This is the attitude that will help us accomplish what the prophet and leaders of the church have advised us to do--to become more holy and committed to our covenants and repent and get back on the covenant path when we slip up.Conference was such a great spiritual charge for me! I seriously love and sustain the leaders with all my heart, especially Prophet Russell M. Nelson. We also had a miracle happen. One of the people that is scheduled to be baptized next week went to visit her family and then didn't have enough money to get back. She was stuck, had no phone, and we were thinking she wouldn't be able to get back. We were praying for her and then she showed up Sunday morning! She was able to find the money and she went straight to the church to watch conference! We were so happy!

May we all allow our own wills to be swallowed up in the will of The Father :))

Also big plays coming up next week! Stay tuned!

Does your 4 month old look like this?

October 7, 2019

Pretty standard week out here in the Philippines. Lot of sweating and a lot of teaching.

My companion and I have been trying to see people not merely as they are, but as who they can become. Seeing people as Christ sees them. When Christ met Peter, he didn't see him as the poor, smelly (he had just come back from fishing all day and night), fisherman that he was, but he saw Peter "the rock" of the Church. He saw divine potential. We met this one guy, Bryan, who has a lot of problems with the Word of Wisdom and other things, but both my companion and I have the feeling that this is a future leader of the church. We're trying not to see him as a guy with a cigar or red eyes from drinking, but envision him in white and conducting a meeting at church. We're super excited to get the ward involved and to try and work through the knots, unlocking his divine potential.

Also, one day we were walking, when I saw this super cute baby with long hair, so of course that was the sign to open my mouth. I got talking with the lady and found out that her baby is only 4 months old, but has so much hair! Like seriously, the hair on the babies here mesmerizes me. We also found out that the lady just moved from a different region in the Philippines and has previously, been taught by the missionaries. We taught her a really good lesson and then, as we were about to leave, I was still in awe of this babies hair so I had to awkwardly ask if I could take a picture of her baby, which she kindly allowed me to do haha!

We're a week behind here in the Philippines, regarding General Conference, so I'm super excited to watch it next week! I've heard good things about it!

I encourage you all to not just follow the words of the Prophet and Apostles, but do so with a willing heart!

CHURCH IS TRUE :)

Attended a family week activity and got to go as the "elders family"

Me and my comp (I think his face is whiter than mine. He likes the face whitening products...)