ROTC Roll Call before our talks began
Students line up to get copies of the Book of Mormon
July 1, 2006
We met Elders Clark and Crespo and followed them to one of the campuses for Negros Oriental State University. A few members of the Church had gone right over after the beach-clean project and set up a sound system. We looked in amazement at the huge group of young people assembled outside on a large field. Apparently all first year students are required to take an ROTC class and this was the class – about 500 in all – that we were speaking to. This had been set up by Elders Clark and Crespo who met with the President of the University and asked if they would like to have us come to speak to their students. Other missionaries came to help and they soon had the awning set up. The sound system was set up on a cement stage, where the awning was also put. Fortunately large trees provided a nice shady area where the students sat while we talked. Elder Clark conducted; the missionaries sang; Sister Olpin played her flute and then after the prayer I spoke on Change – and choices and consequences. Bob talked about the distinctive features of the Church.
At the end, Elder Clark offered a free copy of the Book of Mormon to anyone who wanted one, either in Visayan or English. After the prayer, hundreds of students lined up to get copies. We gave out 464 for sure – 5 cases of English and 7 cases of Visayan – and parts of four other cases. In return, we collected hundreds of names and addresses for the missionaries to contact! We were so grateful for the fine weather; for the support of missionaries and members; and for the Spirit of the Lord. It was a tremendous experience.
ROTC Roll Call before our talks began
Students line up to get copies of the Book of Mormon
