Beginning of Transfer 2

Hello Everyone!

It has been a couple of weeks since the last update on Elder Lucas. Elder Lucas got to call home for Christmas and we loved getting to talk to him! He is picking up the language well, but still feels like he isn't as great as he could be. He is doing a lot better though.



Joe got to baptize this sweet little nine year old and he loved it. They have been working with his mom and dad, which has been going well. He loves working with the kids in his area and really loves his area.







He was also able to give a member a blessing and he shared, "It is the coolest experience to have the Spirit take over during a blessing." His growth is amazing and we are all so proud of him.

Week 2 in Area 1

Hello Everyone! Sorry for the late update on Elder Lucas!

This week was long. My companion is kinda annoying since he is trunky and he even told me he doesn't really know how to train someone that isn't a native speaker. But oh well. Things will get better. The language is super hard still. I know it will come eventually but it is just really discouraging when I can't do missionary work because I can't talk to anyone. Oh well. Things will get better. I just have to keep telling myself that. Anyways, the only story I have is we had Christmas conference this week and we got to watch The Greatest Showman and we got fed. But the next day and a half the mission was out sick with LBM. I was one of them as well as everyone else in my apartment. It was rough. But we are all better now.

I miss and love you!

Elder Lucas

Some of the missionaries Elder Lucas is serving with.

Just your normal walk happening on here. But really though. Asking around to other missionaries who have served in the Philippines, this is a normal thing here.

Joe has a kid. Just kidding, its just your regular baby goat.

This is your normal house in the Philippines.
This is a member's house in Joe's ward. They got to do some service and help rebuild part of the house.

*If you want to send Elder Lucas a note, please let me know! Thanks for your continued love and prayers of Elder Lucas!

Week 1 in the Philippines!!!

Hey everyone.
The Philippines is absolutely amazing. The people are super nice and most of the food is so good. Do not eat fish eyes though. They are so nasty. The language is super hard still but it will come eventually. It is so much easier to learn it here. ALthough everyone speaks super fast and it is hard to understand anything.
We had a devotional this week and David Archuleta came and spoiled to us. It was so awesome. He sang a few songs and gave a talk and stuff. It was so amazing.
Otherwise, not much has happened here. The traffic is wild and it feels like you are going to die. SO that was super fun.
Anyways, I am still alive and going strong. I hope everyone is doing well.
Elder Lucas

First P-Day of the MTC

Hey!! well it is my first p day in the Mtc. It is crazy here. It is super laid back but it is also super stressful. But it is all good. i am doing pretty well. The language is very hard and we are going super fast trying to learn it. But i am slowly getting it. There are a lot of missionaries here going to the Philippines. About 1/3 of the missionaries in the MTC are going someplace there. so that is super crazy. But other than that not much has really been going on. My companions name is Elder Collier. He is super cool and we get along really well. Our roommates are also super cool, Elder Robinson and Elder Stokes. They are also really nice and we all get along well. I also got to go to the Temple today and it was so awesome!! we did an Endowment Session and it was so amazing. i just love going to the Temple. Also The mtc is the most spiritual place i have been to other than the temple. I have learned so much. But i cant wait to hear from everyone. But I miss you all and i love you!! I will send pictures but i am trying to figure out all that right now.

LOVE Elder Lucas

Elder Lucas with his MTC companion Elder Collier

Leaving on a Mission

Hello Family and Friends of Elder Joseph S. Lucas.
For those of you who would like to stay updated with how Elder Lucas is doing, here is a chance for you to read his emails home.
Elder Lucas reported to the Provo Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. His preparation day will be on Fridays while in the MTC and will change to Monday. Please note that his mission is 13 hours ahead of Nebraska, making him a day ahead of us. Please enjoy reading about how he is doing and please contact his family with any questions.