DECEMBER 30, 2015
In the Philippines Angeles Mission we have the largest number of stakes and districts of all 21 missions here. There are 8 stakes and 5 districts. Our missionary complement went from 250+ when we arrived to a current number of about 220. It may drop down to 200 in the future. We luckily haven't dropped there yet. Each transfer we hold our breath hoping that we gain more missionaries than the number who depart. As you can see, we are grateful and feel blessed that this was a BIG transfer. Five of the missionaries were assigned in India and needed a place to land before getting their visa's to return. They thought they could come for just a few weeks then go to another country in their mission but that didn't work out. We love having them and will keep them as long as needed. It's no wonder we had a great group come in. This is the 13th Batch we've received since arriving in our mission. Hence, lucky 13! Welcome Elders and Sisters to a mission where the finest serve!
Elder Apolinario
Elder Armstrong (India Visa Waiter)
Elder Asetre
Elder Berdin
Elder Calupit
Elder Canoy
Elder Daguplo
Elder Dela Cruz
Elder Dolor
Elder Facundo
Elder Hymas (India Visa Waiter)
Elder Lindsay (India Visa Waiter)
Elder Pejo
Elder Peterson (India Visa Waiter)
Elder Singh (India Visa Waiter)
Sister Aries
Sister Baer
Sister Epili
Sister Evans
Sister Lalisan
Sis. Lenogon (visa waiter)
Sister Melgar
Sister Pantila
Sister Pata
Sister Peñaflor
Sister Saavedra
Sister Villanueva
Sister Pablo (short-term)
COMPANIONS!!!
There are, of course, words in the Tagalog language for mother and father. Trainees often refer to these names when speaking about their trainers. So the trainee in these pictures are on the left and the trainers are on the right. The sisters will call their trainer "nanay" and the elders call their trainers "tatay." It is quite a privilege to be a trainer. They often become great friends during their mission as well as after.
There are, of course, words in the Tagalog language for mother and father. Trainees often refer to these names when speaking about their trainers. So the trainee in these pictures are on the left and the trainers are on the right. The sisters will call their trainer "nanay" and the elders call their trainers "tatay." It is quite a privilege to be a trainer. They often become great friends during their mission as well as after.
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