My older bro Jonathan and his family visited us in Cebu and explore some tourist spot here in Cebu. One of the places is in Oslob where you can see the beautiful whale sharks. These are the photos that we have during our whale shark interaction.
This day is a special day for Leilani Myer Cuyasen, her birthday gift since she is a debutant.
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| Branz Ammaron with the Whaleshark in Oslob |
One of the best stake conference I have had because the strong spirit which where present in this day. It was started with a beautiful choir, a chosen individual for each of every ward handled by Sister Matthews. Hope to upload all of the music I had recorded because it was sang beautifully.
As we go through with our stake conference which was presided by President Choi the second counselor of the area presidency we were filled with many instructions come from the Lord. In the leadership training we we're taught how to rescue a soul in this mortal journey and outside of the veil. We are taught to OYM(Open your mouth) in terms of what we have known to be true and would bring happiness to individuals. We need to have a spiritual momentum in which would bring more souls unto the Lord.
In the adult session, we we're taught how to have joy by this equation fun + spirit equals joy. We we're also taught how we can show our love to the Lord and how we always keep our covenant that will lead us to happiness and joy.
Our stake conference was full and it was something to see how our stake in Cebu is growing rapidly. We can see how the promises of the Lord that I will gather my children in the four quarters of the Earth. Our area seventy spoke about the conversion in the Philippines, in which the baptism has increase more than the previous years of the Pandemic. He and his wife were Koreans and shared about how the filipino helped them in the freedom during the Korean war. Her wife bowed down with us to show how they were grateful to the filipinos. They encourage us even if we have nothing we still willing to help somebody specially those who are in need. They spoke about how we need to open our mouth in the Gospel of Jesus Christ in which would bring more joy to many. They shared about their family and how they we're blessed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
As we go along with his teaching and counsel he give us promise that as we keep our covenants we will be blessed. Paying tithing will always open the windows of heaven and grand our desire to bring forth his work to every one.
As I spiritual feast upon the counsel of these leaders I was filled and recharged. I know that all these counsels are from the Lord and he loves his children. I will always treasure how the Lord will always feed his sheep during these latter days.
One of the source of potatoes in the Philippines is in the province of Benguet. The farmers of Benguet grow different type of potatoes but farmers plant granola variety. The expertise of these farmers knows how they would yield to better crops when they plant. Starter farmers who are new to would need more experience to yield more potatoes during harvest.
Potatoes has many usage, from the kitchen down to companies that need starch and supplies for their business. Metro Manila, Metro Cebu are the biggest consumer of potatoes in the country. Each of these cities consumed almost 100tons in a week.
If you are a trader locally you can buy potatoes in Baguio but somewhat another challenge to take. The challenges are the following:
Setting goals will always be one of the important parts of our lives.
I've learned why setting goals are important because of this one copied story I've took in our church website.
Share the following journal entry of a farmer:
“Decided to cut hay. Started to harness up the horses and found that the harness was broken. I took it to the granary to repair it and noticed some empty sacks lying around. The sacks were a reminder that some potatoes in the cellar needed the sprouts removed. I went to the cellar to do the job and noticed that the room needed sweeping. I went to the house to get a broom and saw the wood box was empty. I went to the woodpile and noticed some ailing chickens. They were such sad-looking things that I decided to get some medicine for them. Since I was out of medicine, I jumped into the car and headed for the drugstore. On the way, I ran out of gas.”
Ask:
What derailed the farmer from his goal to cut hay?
Why do we sometimes behave like the farmer?
What is a goal?
Why is it important to remain focused on a goal?
Why is it important to set goals?
How do we reach goals?
Share the following concepts, which can help us learn to set worthwhile goals:
A goal is an anticipated accomplishment.
The value of a goal helps determine its priority.
Prioritizing goals means to put them in a desired order.
A calendar helps us schedule all that we need to accomplish.
Most successful people set goals. Goal setting helps us plan and gives direction to our lives.
Write on the board Long-Range Goals, Intermediate Goals, Short-Range Goals, and Daily Tasks. Ask:
What do you consider to be long-range goals?
What do you consider to be intermediate goals?
What do you consider to be short-range goals?
What are some examples of daily tasks?
Long-Range Goals | Increase my skills for advancement in my employment. Be worthy of exaltation and becoming like my Heavenly Father. |
Intermediate Goals | Complete a year’s worth of courses in classes focused toward a degree or certification. Receive the temple ordinances. Serve in the kingdom. |
Short-Range Goals | Enroll in and complete a semester or quarter of classes toward a degree or certification. Pay tithing and offerings regularly. Be faithful in my home teaching or visiting teaching each month. |
Daily Tasks | Complete assignments for my next class. Read scriptures 30 minutes each morning. Pray morning and night. |
