Philippine Cebu Mission President Wife Says Good Bye to Missionaries

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From: Barbara Hansen <bhh1776@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Subject: Salamat kaayo
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Dear Missionaries of the Cebu mission,  

 

We've all hugged and shook hands a bunch of times, but it is still hard to say "see you later!"  I want to personally thank each one of you for being the person you are--willing to dedicate your lives to the Lord for 2 years or 18 months.  I know that at the end of our time, we each want the Lord to say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."  Service creates love.  My parting advice is:  If you feel unhappy or unkind feelings about someone, serve them and it will soften both hearts.  If you love the people, serve them and watch that love grow.  Remember to say your prayers at 6 am every day.  We will be saying ours at the same time (4 pm in Las Vegas).  It is awesome to think that we have friends all over the world!  And that we are all praying for each other day and night!  

 

A part of my heart will always remain in Cebu, with the people, the missionaries, and all the sweet memories we have gathered here.  May you know that you are loved by President and myself for eternity!  May God bless you in your labors in and in the life after the mission. 

Love,

Sister Hansen

Progress of Work in Philippines Cebu Mission

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From: Barbara Hansen <bhh1776@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Subject: Amazing!!!!
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Dear missionaries,  We just wanted to share the June statistics with you and celebrate our success together--100 baptisms!!!  Last week alone, 44 souls opened the doors to salvation.  Almost 10,000 people were invited to learn about the gospel.  President and I are so happy with your hard work and the love you have shown.  We see these statistics, not as a pinnacle or stopping place, but a starting place for President and Sister Schmutz to build on.  We know you can exceed the 1000 baptism mark by December, perhaps even 1100 in 2011!  As a mission, we currently have 531.  Congratulations and padayon palihog!  President ug ako nahigugma ka ninyo. 

Ayo Ayo

Sister Hansen