Nick visited an Helicopter Carrier and submarine on his P day with his companion and the AP's

Nick got a new companion this last transfer.  Elder Maraon from Leyte Visayas, Philippines.  They seem to be having a blast in the office.  Nick LOVES being an Office Elder.  

It was Nate and Nick's birthday on Oct. 2.  Below are pictures from Nick's birthday celebration.  Also he sent a picture of the present he got for his birthday!!

 

Nick and his previous companion, Elder Wecker

 

Nick making his birthday cake (lemon of course)

The group at his birthday lunch,

The Murrays (mission couple), Elder Maraon, Nick, Elder Hunter,

Elder Ledesma, Elder Dela Cruz, Elder Gotera, and Pres. Querido

 

 His Birthday Cake

His Birthday Lunch:  Singigang, and yes Nick did eat this!!

Lechon Manok

Ginataang

Fruit Salad (a customary celebration dessert)

Made by the President's wife

Lemon Meringue Pie made by Sister Murray

The present Nick got for his birthday!

His Filipino drivers license.  

Nate was transferred on the 21st of September.  He is now in the city of Batangas.  He says life is very different in the city, places and people are up and about past 8 pm!    His new companion is Elder Salisbury from Logan.  He is loving his new area and new companion.

New pictures from Nick:

 Goofing around, Nick, Elder Mills, Elder Zenger, Elder Wecker, Elder Dela Cruz and Elder Hunter

 Princess's Baptism

Nick was transferred this past week.  He is now an Office Elder.  He lives in Subic next to the Mission Home.  He is in charge of supplies and apartments.  His new companion is Elder Wecker from Hawaii.  Elder Wecker was in the batch 6 weeks behind Nick in the MTC, so they met in the MTC and were friends.  Nick will drive a car....YIKES!!  Not sure how I feel about that!!  He also lives with the AP's and one of the AP's is his trainer Elder Hunter.  Yep, Nick is one happy missionary.  He is extremely excited about this transfers and looks forward to this new adventure.

New pictures from Nathan.  He is still in San Juan and he is still training Elder Abad.  Transfers were this past week and he is staying in San Juan.  He was very happy about that!

 Baptism of Lyca and Tintin

 Barko to go to Pagbilao Beach - he has been there twice on P days

 His family picture - Elder Diaz (his trainer), Elder Diaz's, trainer, Elder Abad (who he is training) and Nathan

 Celebrating the 4th of July (with a little help from home)

 Nathan is getting skinny!!

 Nathan riding a Carabao

 Planning without power (during a brown out)

 Finished Bamboo Meeting House.  I can't believe Nick helped build this!!  I can't believe they use it as a church!!  Amazing!

 Baptism of Dexter

Baptism of Mae (Dexters' wife) a couple of weeks later.

They baptize in the pond behind them!!

 Nate got a new companion a couple of weeks ago.  His name is Elder Abad from Davao, Philippines.  He is 20, so older than Nate, but is a great missionary.  Nate is his trainer and says Elder Abad helps him a lot with his Tagalog.  Here are a few pictures of recent baptisms. Notice Nate's shoes.  It looks like he does a lot of walking!!

Germa Ramos and Alexander Mulawin.  Germa is the girl and she is 19 and Alexander is the boy and he is 17

Baptism is Billzent and Billjester.  Both boys ages 9 and 10.

Nick got a new companion last week, Elder Hewett from Cedar Hill, Utah.  Nick is a trainer now,  pretty remarkable for only being in the Philippines for 4 months.  We got a nice email from his Mission President saying what a great trainer he will be.  We are proud of Nick!

Nick and Elder Hewett (he is 6'3")

 Baptism of Jayson in the fish ponds

 Meeting House they are building out of Bamboo. 

Clarifications:  Nate and Nick are both in San Juan...but different San Juans.  It does sound like they are in the same city, but they are not.  Only wishful thinking!!

Nick got a new companion, Elder Cagayanan.  He was sad to lose his trainer, Elder Hunter.  He was such a great trainer for Nick.  He is still living in Botolan, but works in Taugtog (Camara) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and San Juan on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  They alternate where they go to church. 

Elder Cagayanan and Elder Howes

 Soaked in a rain storm

Baptism of three new members

 Gizelle and Jelyn Dela Cruz, good friends that work with the missionaries

The San Juan Branch in our little school house

Nathan has been transferred from San Jose to San Juan. (You can still send letters to the Mission Home, that is the best place to send them)  He is in a tri-some (as he calls it)  He is with Elder Silvoza and his new companion Elder Alinsoot.  His is the tallest of the 3!!  Yeah for Nate!  

 Elder Silvoza, Elder Alinsoot and Elder Howes

 

 His kitchen (he says his fridge isn't great)

 His bedroom

Outdoor kitchen, it really helps with the ant problem!

His living room.  Nate says it's missing a couch, flat screen, DVD player and some big speakers!!

Study room, he thinks the desks are huge!

Nick's favorite drink- Sparkle (aka Sierra Mist)

 Marilyn's Baptism (Nick's 2nd baptism)

Nick's fishing spot - yes, he actually went fishing with a bamboo stick - Filipino style. With Elder Hunter

Nathan and Elder Silvoza

 Lipa Zone P-day activity - District 2

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