18/08/2026
Capas Ward History day: First from the Philippines
16 years ago today, Kenneth Edward Bacarro answered the call to serve the Lord as a full-time missionary. After receiving his mission call in February 2010 to serve in the Korea Seoul Mission under the leadership of President Lee Yong Hwan, Elder Bacarro departed the country, becoming the first missionary from the Philippines to go to serve in South Korea. His faithful missionary service became the foundation of a lifetime of discipleship. Today, he continues to serve with the same dedication as the first Stake Clerk of the Tarlac Philippines South Stake, remaining steadfast in the gospel of Jesus Christ and committed in building the Lord’s kingdom through his faithful service.
He mentioned, “Those 2 years of my life as a full-time missionary helped me a lot to become more faithful in the covenant path in spite of my imperfections but I know that through the Atoning sacrifice of our Savior, we can return in our Father’s presence. For me, my mission experience in Korea is sacred. It is the best decision I made that time, to serve Him and His children there. I testify that we are the disciples of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We need to declare His word unto His children that they might have everlasting life. 예수그리스도 후기 성도 교회가 참된 교회 입니다.“