I can't believe Christmas is already here, man time flies. Especially when your on a mission. This week was so fun, we had our Christmas conference in Urdaneta on Thursday and It was a blast! President and Sister Monahan talked to us and then we had a nice lunch and after lunch we got to watch the Polar Express.. I was super excited.. I love that movie! sooo good.. except all the sisters were crying of course.. it was funny :) Such a good movie I kept laughing at the nerdy kid who says "hey do you know what kind of train this is?"... I thought of Jess and Nick because we would always laugh and make fun of that part. good times :)
I have to be honest.. the entire month of December has been super hard. I've never been away from home on Christmas before and it's super different, of course Im homesick but this week I've had a ton of time to think about Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. During the Christmas conference president Monahan shared some great insights about Christmas and as missionaries what is our gift to Christ. Many other missionaries have told me that there's nothing like being a missionary and celebrating Christmas. They said it's going to be one of the most memorable. I know that that's true because I have really learned so much this week about the real reason for Christmas and the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. We are so blessed to have been given a savior who died for each one of us. I encourage all of you to really ponder about our savior this Christmas and think about what gift you can give to him this year. I am so grateful that my gift this year is being a missionary and being able to represent him and share his gospel. I'm so lucky. Also on Christmas eve read the Christmas story from the scriptures, it's in Luke 11 I think. Sing Silent Night and read it by candlelight and then take time to think about our savior Jesus Christ.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy your time with your families :)
Newlin Meadows laurel's thank you so much for all the Christmas cards :) I love you!!
please send me your christmas cards, I would love to see them :) here is my address again
Sister Katie Chancellor
Philippines Urdaneta Mission
PO Box 7
Brgy San Vicente East
Urdaneta City
Pangasinan 2428
Philippines
Mahal Kita,
Sister Chancellor
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