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 Kamusta y'all!

   Caliguian is still awesome, still hot, and Sister Su'a and I are still working hard. This week we got to meet our new mission President and his companion, President and Sister Craig. I'm so excited to learn from them, and I've started learning from them. President Craig shared a message about the Atonement of Jesus Christ using Alma 7:11-12: 

     "And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities."

    When we talk about the Atonement of Christ we usually talk about it as Him suffering for our sins. That is especially true here in the Philippines because the word "Pagbabayadsala" literally means the payment for sin. But President Craig talked about how important it is for us to understand that Christ suffered for more than just our sins. Through His Atonement He experienced every pain, sickness, sorrow, trial, and temptation we will ever face. Because of Him, all that is unjust and unfair will be right. 

    The way for us to receive that help and strength in our lives by coming unto Christ through His gospel. And that's why Sister Su'a and I are here in Caliguian. Because there are people here who are searching for peace, comfort, and healing. And if they're willing, we can help them find it. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior. He lives, He loves each of us, and He will never leave us alone.

     Aganad y'all!

       Sister Harrison

1. Eating popcorn with Jade, featuring a beautiful mat made of drinking straws. 

2. I got this picture from Facebook of Julia waiting to meet President and Sister Craig.