Week 43

Hey everyone,

Elder Borejon dipped out of Dagupan 3rd ward and transferred over into Mangaldan Zone, not that very many of you know what that means. Its not very far though. We had a fun 6 weeks together and were able to do a lot of good work out here. I don't have a new companion yet, he should be here on Thursday.

We had two baptisms last week, one was someone we'd been teaching, and the other was a family we'd been helping out. Always amazing to see. 

This week I want to just write something about the stuff I've learned recently. I've learned that God is infinitely merciful and is constantly extending His arms to us, welcoming us with a loving embrace if we will just accept Him and do the things He commands. If we will just live His gospel. I've seen God answer the prayers of his children just trying to find the truth in this chaotic world. I know that He'll answer you too. Ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you. I've learned to focus all things I do and teach and say on Christ's Atonement, and I've felt the power that comes from testifying of the most important truth in this Universe. The truth that our Lord and Savior, our older brother, felt all of our pains, paid for all our sins, and died for us, just so that we could have the chance of making it home to him and the Father. I invite you all to learn more about Jesus Christ and apply those things to your lives. You will see the changes as I have.

I love you all!

-Elder Collier

The first picture is us with Helly-Jane (right) and Orly (left)

The second picture is Dane with the only Bunny I've seen in the Philippines (the first one he's seen)

The third picture is my district, half of which are now gone, but they're still doing good work out here in other zones

Week 42

Hey everyone, 

Sorry this is gonna be a short one but its been a good week out here in Dagupan 3. We had a baptism on Saturday and it was awesome. Seeing people change and commit to living the gospel. To commit to following our Savior Jesus Christ is amazing. I've started reading the Infinite Atonement this week and its a great book. I've already gained a greater appreciation for what the Savior did for us and I would like to invite you all to study Christ's Atonement - to come to know what he really did for you. 

We also got a new kabahay for a week and it was fun having Elder Assistant to the President Estabillo with us. I learned a lot and it was a fun experience. He was my first zone leader and it was good to see him again even though he goes home next week. 

thats it for now,

I love you all and love hearing from you

-Elder Collier

Picture 1 is my district 

Picture 2 is what I need to get to combat all that rice I'm eating

PIcture 3 is us with Dianne and her family

Week 41

Hey everyone,

So its been another week and once again we had a very important national holiday that just isn't the same over here in the Philippines. If you don't know what that Holiday was, I am sorry for your loss. The answer is 7-11. It was a sad day that I had to pay for my slurpee, but, I did get one. It was pretty good too. 

That being said, we had zone conference this last week and it was a good experience to learn from the workshops and see people I haven't seen in months. It was a cool experience enven though we had to get flu shots.

People are progressing and the work is good. I'm trying each and every day to be as Christlike as I can be and to help as many people as I can. I know that this is the Lords work and I just want to serve him every day. 

Hope you're all doing well. I love to hear from you.

-Elder Collier, or as I sometimes get called, Elder Gwapo

Picture 1 is of course my Mountain Dew Slurpee 10/10 because the machine wasn't broken

Picture 2 is of us at the Maramba Family who last night fed us American food like Chicken Alfredo and salad and baked mac and cheese. Don't worry though, I still had my rice and chicken like a good missionary. We also drank Buko Juice straight out of the coconut with just a straw. It was masarap.

Picture 3 is just a sign that informed me that I work in Beverly Hills