The interfaith peace festival is officially underway! It's been such a great experience participating in this event. On a regular day of work we wake up, study, & then go to our appointments. During this festival, we meet at a large plaza complex & set up a large booth with videos, pamphlets, books, posters, etc. The entire day is filled with talking to hundreds of people, teaching lessons, & listening to/learning about other faiths. It's been such a special experience! Tomorrow is our "host day". We will give a presentation & continue on in talking to people.
Sunday was a little bit different. The actual event started last Saturday, but there were some opening ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. After church, Elder Martinez & I had the wonderful privilege of speaking to all faiths during this ceremony. I shared our purpose in attending the event & shared a small portion of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I felt a little bit like an apostle of old, testifying to a large group of people. I guess the only difference is that they didn't want to kill me after I had finished speaking (I don't think?). Anyway, I will take some pictures to give you all a visual of what is going on. I also uploaded a video of a lady singing at the event. It's the back of her because we are both on the stage, but it's awesome nonetheless.
That's the overview of this week. So busy, I can't even tell you. Thanks for writing & sending a picture of Daxton. I can't wait to see him & hold him. I saw a video that Elder Glines put up of him getting off the plane & seeing his family. I bawled. That is going to be such a beautiful day.
All is well in the Philippines.
Elder Staheli.
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