Old Port

Old Town Montreal

Dear all,

It has been a week. It's December now, so Light the World is in full swing. To kick off the month, Saturday was an international day of service. All 8 missionaries in our district went over to help a member of the ward clean their uncle's apartment. We spent probably about 4 hours with all of us there, scrubbing the walls, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and throwing junk away. It was a really small apartment, but there was plenty of work for all 8 of us. Pretty fun. Kinda gross. 

On Sunday, Brother Brao, the Filipino member we ate with a couple weeks ago, asked us to come and give the sacrament to another Filipino member (Brother De Guzman) in his building. Brother De Guzman has been having some health issues, so he hasn't been able to come to church for a while. Luckily, Brother Brao lives literally right next door, so he still gets the sacrament every week. He told us all about the history of the Philippines. He seemed super grateful to be able to have the sacrament even though he's unable to make it to church.

Afterwards, we helped Brother Brao put a bed together, and we ate dinner with him and another family. Filipinos are so much fun to be around. 

This weekend the Stake is putting on their annual Christmas concert. Last year I sang with the Mandarin Branch, but this year I think I'll just be watching. 

Love you all,

Elder Hadden

OH yeah, we went to old Port last week. Here are some pictures. 

Pont Jacques-Cartier

The oldest chapel in Montreal

The clock tower and the river

Super-bad picture of downtown

Light the World - During the Christmas season, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make a determined effort to follow Christ's example and find ways to share their time, love, and resources with those in need on a daily basis.