Baybay Branch Church Updates

22/11/2025

The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.

While the Lord asks every worthy, able young man as part of his priesthood responsibility to prepare for and serve a mission, we reiterate that missionary service remains an optional opportunity for young women. We recognize that for those young women who desire to serve a full-time mission, the choice of age to begin service will not be the same for everyone.

We extend our love to the youth of the Church and commend them for their faithfulness.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/women-missionary-service-age-18

12/11/2025

📣UPDATE

Here, our young Elders & Sisters from Baybay Branch, Baybay Philippines District currently serving a Full-Time Mission as of November 2025. We are grateful for their service and testimony in helping others to come unto Christ. 💖

ELDER OCASIONES
Philippines Quezon City North Mission
06 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2025

ELDER VASQUEZ
South Africa Cape Town Mission
14 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2026

SISTER TRUYA
Philippines Quezon City North Mission
31 Jan 2025 - 19 Aug 2026

ELDER FORNILLOS
England Bristol Mission
24 Feb 2025 - 03 Mar 2027

ELDER GONTIÑAS
Philippines Quezon City North Mission
14 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2027

SISTER DECENA
Philippines Cagayan de Oro Mission
23 May 2025 - 10 Dec 2026

SISTER ABREJA
Japan Nagoya Mission
05 Sep 2025 - 25 Mar 2027

24/10/2025

At a time when increasing numbers of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to choose to serve full-time missions, the Church is announcing plans to create an additional 55 missions, effective July 1, 2026. The new missions will help accommodate a growing number of missionaries already called and will allow missionaries to better support the increasing number of congregations throughout the world.

The 55 new missions, which will be created by adjusting the boundaries of existing missions, will bring the number of Church missions around the world to 506.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/55-new-missions

14/10/2025

President Dallin H. Oaks was announced today as the 18th President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah. President Oaks was sustained and set apart today, October 14, 2025.

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the prophet is chosen through a divinely inspired process. When the prophet passes away, the First Presidency is dissolved, and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, led by the longest-serving Apostle, assumes leadership, confirming the new Prophet through revelation and priesthood authority.

President Oaks, 93, succeeds President Russell M. Nelson, who passed away September 27, 2025.

The new leader of a global faith of more than 17 million members has called President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80 to serve with him as first and second counselors in the First Presidency, the Church’s highest governing body.

President Oaks also announced that President Jeffrey R. Holland, 84, will be the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-new-first-presidency

12/09/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Building Forever Families👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
Join us as we celebrate the 33rd National Family Week this 21–27 September 2025, with the theme:
“Polisiyang Makapamilya Tungo sa Higit na Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Pamilyang Pilipino.”

📍 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Baybay Philippines District

Together, let’s strengthen families through a week filled with faith, fun, and unity! 💖

📅 Event Highlights:
-District-
🚶‍♂️ 20 Sep – Family Fun Walk Parade (Assembly Time at 5:30am; Starts at 6am)
-By Unit-
🙏 21 Sep – Half-Day Mission (1-5pm)
🏡 22 Sep – Branch Home Evening (5-7pm)
💃 23 Sep – Family Zumba & Poster Making (Starts at 5am)
🧡 24 Sep – Face-to-Faith (6-7pm)
🤝 25 Sep – Interfaith Family Forum (4-5pm)
🎬 26 Sep – Movie Marathon (Starts at 4pm)
-District-
🏆 27 Sep – Sports Fest (Starts at 6am)

07/05/2025

08/04/2025

26/12/2024

Maayong Pasko Baybay Branch!

We hope na nalingaw og nagmalipayon gihapon ang matag-usa sa pag celebrate sa Pasko og sa nahimong Christmas Party last Dec. 25, 2024 together with our families and friends sa atoang Branch. We're so happy na nakita namo kamo brother's and sister's and we celebrated Christmas together with joy and smiles on our faces.

We also hope that each one of us may bring light to each other's life just as Jesus Christ brought light in our lives.

Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year Brother's and Sister's!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas Baybay Branch!