Cauayan Philippines Stake Communications Newsroom

03/08/2026

‎Faith Beyond the Challenges: Sister Sheena Edillo's Steadfast Testimony
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‎ | Each Sunday, Sister Sheena Edillo of the Cauayan 3rd Ward quietly shows what it means to follow Jesus Christ through faithful service and endurin | Each Sunday, Sister Sheena Edillo of the Cauayan 3rd Ward quietly shows what it means to follow Jesus Christ through faithful service and enduring discipleship.
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‎Born with a physical disability that requires her to use a crutch, she faithfully attends church and serves not only as a Primary Valiant teacher but also as a Ward Missionary, sharing the gospel with joy and dedication. For her, worship and service are not about convenience but about drawing closer to the Savior and helping others come unto Him.
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‎"What keeps me going to church is the love of our Savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. Even with my trials, I feel stronger whenever I am at church."
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‎In both her teaching and missionary work, she finds strength in the Lord’s promise found in Ether 12:27, trusting that through Christ, weaknesses can become strengths.
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‎"Every time I come to church, Heavenly Father strengthens me. I cannot do it alone, so I draw closer to Him."
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‎As a ward missionary, she also finds joy in sharing the gospel message with others, inviting them to experience the same peace and strength she receives through worship and covenant keeping. Her quiet efforts reflect a deep love for the Savior and for those she serves.
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‎Her life shows that faith does not remove challenges but gives strength to endure them. Through her service in the Primary and as a ward missionary, she blesses both children and individuals she teaches, inspiring others with her steady example of discipleship.
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‎"No matter what we are going through, let us not stop coming to church. We do not have to be perfect: Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father are there to receive us."
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‎Her testimony reminds others that true strength comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Through steady devotion, teaching, and missionary service, she shows that no faithful step is ever taken alone.
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‎Note: Sister Sheena Edillo is from Cauayan 3rd Ward.
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02/08/2026

CAUAYAN, ISABELA, August 2, 2026 — Ginanap ang Seminary and Institute Graduation ng Cauayan Philippines Stake ngayong hapon sa Cauayan stake center. Dinaluhan ito ng mga magtatapos sa parehong seminary at institute kasama ang kanilang pamilya, guardians, at mga church leaders.

Naging main theme ng tatlong nagtapos na nagbahagi ng kanilang patotoo sa mga biyayang natanggap nila sa consistent na pagdalo sa mga klase ng seminary. Ibinahagi ni Brother Jim Russel Poblete kung paano ito naging inspirasyon at daan sa pagpili niyang maglingkod sa misyon. Sinabi niyang mas nakilala niya si Jesus Christ, naging mas kompiyansa siya sa kanyang pananampalataya, at natutong maging mas maawain dahil nakita niya mismo ito mula sa kanyang mga g**o sa seminary. Nahasa rin ang kanyang decision-making skills at pagpili sa tulong ng Doctrinal Mastery.

Ibinahagi rin nina Sister Janna Cristobal at Sister Simone Samantha Barrientos na totoong mga instrumento ang mga g**o sa seminary. Ang pagpasok at palagiang maagang pagdating sa kanilang mga klase sa nakalipas na apat na taon ay hindi naging madali. May mga panahong naisip nila kung pipiliin ba nila ang isang oras na pagdalo sa seminary o uuwi na lang upang gamitin ang oras na ito sa pagtapos ng kanilang mga school assignments. Sa huli, ang kanilang naging pagpili na bigyan ng oras ang seminary ay naging daan para maraming biyaya at nakaramdam sila ng kayamanang hindi mapapantayan ng kahit anong tagumpay sa labas ng simbahan.

Nagbahagi rin ng isang makabuluhang mensahe si Brother Joy Alban, S&I Coordinator ng Santiago Area. Masaya niyang sinabi na sa loob ng 23 taon sa Seminary and Institute, naging saksi siya sa 645 seminary graduates. Pinalakas pa niya ang paanyaya ni Pangulong Dallin H. Oaks na patuloy na himukin ang mga kabataan sa simbahan na dumalo, maglaan ng pondo para sa kabataan, at gawin itong priority. Hinimok niya lalo na ang mga magulang, na alalayan ang kabataan na maging seryoso hindi lamang sa seminary kundi maging sa pagdaraos ng Come, Follow Me sa bawat tahanan, nawa'y mas matutuhan ang mga tipan at magpatuloy sa paglakad sa katotohanan. "Seminary helps save families," sambit ni Brother Joy, "ang isa sa mga layunin nito ay maging mas mabuting mga magulang ang mga estudyante ng seminary at institute pagdating ng panahon."

Sa huli, ang Pangulo ng Cauayan Stake na si President Jerry Q. Uy ang nagbigay ng pangwakas na mensahe. Pinatotohanan niya ang sinabi ni Pangulong Oaks na gawing top priority ang pagdalo at pagkumpleto sa seminary at institute dahil dito mapapalalim ang patotoo ng bawat kabataan kay Jesus Christ. Magkakaroon sila ng katatagang emosyonal at espirituwal at makapaghanda sa pagpasok sa templo, misyon, edukasyon, at pamilya sa hinaharap at magkaroon ng lakas ng loob na panindigan ang katotohanan.

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Inaanyayahan namin ng buong puso ang mga youth at adult members ng Cauayan Philippines Stake na mag-enroll sa parehong Seminary at Institute. Malaking tulong ang mga programang ito sa paglago ng inyong testimony at paghahanda para sa hinaharap.

Institute classes will commence on the second week of August 2026.

31/07/2026

In 2027, Latter-day Saints will study the New Testament for the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum. Learn about resources, ordering instructions and what will be sent to each unit.

31/07/2026

Ang Pag-ibig ng Diyos ay Walang Hangganan: Patotoo ni Brother Jessie Marzan sa Pagiging Miyembro ng Simbahan ni Jesucristo.

| Sa Victoria Branch ng Ang Simbahan ni Jesucristo ng mga Banal sa mga Huling Araw, ang 18-taong-gulang na si Brother Jessie E. Marzan ay tahimik na nagpapaalala sa lahat na ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay para sa lahat ng Kanyang mga anak.

Bagama’t si Brother Jessie ay bingi at hindi nakapagsasalita, ang kanyang buhay ay isang makapangyarihang patotoo na ang ebanghelyo ni Jesucristo ay walang kinikilalang hadlang. Sa pamamagitan ng pagmamahal ng Tagapagligtas at kabutihan ng mga kapwa Banal, natagpuan niya ang isang lugar kung saan siya ay tinatanggap, pinahahalagahan, at minamahal.

Para kay Brother Jessie, isa sa pinakamalinaw na pagpapakita ng pag-ibig ng Diyos ay ang mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya.

Ang suporta, pakikipagkaibigan, at tunay na malasakit ng mga miyembro ng Victoria Branch ay nakatulong sa kanya upang maunawaan na hindi siya kailanman nag-iisa. Ang kanilang pagmamahal ay nagpaalala sa kanya na siya ay isang minamahal na anak ng Ama sa Langit at mahalagang bahagi ng pamilya ng Simbahan. Dahil sa kanilang halimbawa na tulad ni Cristo, naramdaman niya na siya ay tunay na kabilang—hindi dahil sa kanyang mga kakayahan o limitasyon, kundi dahil ang bawat kaluluwa ay mahalaga sa paningin ng Diyos.

Para kay Brother Jessie, ang Simbahan ay hindi lamang isang lugar ng pagsamba. Ito ay naging isang pamilya na patuloy na humihikayat sa kanya na mas mapalapit kay Jesucristo.

Ang kanyang patotoo ay simple ngunit makapangyarihan: ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay tunay, at madalas itong nadarama sa pamamagitan ng malasakit at paglilingkod ng iba.

Bilang tugon, ipinapakita ni Brother Jessie ang kanyang pagmamahal sa Ama sa Langit sa pamamagitan ng buong pusong katapatan. Sinisikap niyang matutunan ang mga turo ng Tagapagligtas, sundin ang Kanyang mga kautusan, at ipakita ang pag-ibig na tulad ni Cristo sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Bagama’t hindi ito naipapahayag sa pamamagitan ng salita, malinaw itong nakikita sa kanyang pananampalataya, presensya, at hangaring sumunod kay Jesucristo.

Ang kanyang buhay ay nagpapaalala sa atin na ang komunikasyon ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa salita. Ang pananampalataya, kabutihan, at pag-ibig ay nauunawaan ng bawat puso.

Itinuturo ng halimbawa ni Brother Jessie na ang Simbahan ng Tagapagligtas ay isang lugar kung saan ang bawat isa ay kabilang, kung saan ang bawat tao ay may banal na kahalagahan, at kung saan ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay nagiging nakikita sa pamamagitan ng mga kamay at puso ng Kanyang mga disipulo.

Ang kanyang kuwento ay isang makabagbag-damdaming patotoo na bagama’t ang tao ay maaaring makakita ng mga limitasyon, ang Ama sa Langit ay nakakakita ng walang hanggang potensyal. At sa pamamagitan ng pag-ibig ni Jesucristo at ng isang mapagmalasakit na ward family, ang bawat anak ng Diyos ay makatatagpo ng pag-asa, layunin, at isang lugar na matatawag na tahanan.

28/07/2026

Heavenly Father wants to hear your scared and mad prayers just as much as He wants to hear your grateful prayers. 🛐

27/07/2026

Finding Strength in Every Trial: A Father's Faith Through Life's Challenges

| For Brother Eugene Urmatan, faith has become the foundation that carries his family through life's most difficult moments.

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the past 10 years, Brother Urmatan has experienced trials that tested both his strength and his faith.

In 2018, his wife, Claire, and their unborn child nearly lost their lives because of serious pregnancy complications. During that same year, their firstborn son was diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3).

As a husband and father, these experiences could have led him to ask, "Why us?" but instead, he chose a different path.

"As the priesthood holder in our family, I never asked God, “Why us?” Instead, I prayed for strength and wisdom to accept our trials and learn from them."

Through those difficult experiences, Brother Urmatan and his family have come to recognize the Lord's hand in their lives. While their challenges continue, so does their commitment to worship and serve God each week.

"Despite the lifelong challenges we face, we continue to attend church because it brings us peace, hope, and strength, and it helps us draw closer to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ."

His testimony reflects a quiet confidence that trials are not signs of God's absence but opportunities to experience His sustaining power. He believes that every challenge can strengthen faith when placed in the Savior's hands.

Brother Urmatan often remembers the teaching found in 1 Nephi 3:7, where the Lord promises to “prepare a way” for His children to accomplish what He asks of them.

"I believe God will never allow us to face challenges without providing the strength and guidance we need to overcome them. When our faith is real, He strengthens us through every trial."

He acknowledges that God's help may not always come in expected ways but he has learned that the Lord comforts and blesses His children according to their individual needs and understanding.

When asked what message he would like to share with fellow members of the Church, his invitation was both hopeful and reassuring.

"Life is not always a bed of roses. We all face trials and challenges but these experiences help us grow and strengthen our faith as children of God. One of the best ways to feel God's presence and love is by attending church every Sunday, partaking of the sacrament, and renewing our covenants."

He concluded with a simple but powerful testimony:

"Trust in God because He is always mindful of us. He knows our needs, and He will never leave us alone."

Brother Urmatan's story reminds us that faithful discipleship is often lived quietly within the walls of our homes through prayers offered in moments of uncertainty, covenants kept despite life's burdens, and families who choose to trust God one day at a time.

His example teaches that while trials may shape our journey, they do not define our faith. As we continue to come unto Jesus Christ, He provides the peace, strength, and hope we need to move forward together.

Note: Brother Eugene Urmatan, Jr. and his family belong to the Cauayan 3rd Ward.

27/07/2026

When Nehemiah’s people were rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, some grew weary and said,”the strength of the bearers of burden is decayed” (Nehemiah 4:10) even while working with others who could not tell how tried and tested they have all become.

We don’t always see what someone is carrying. A little patience, a little kindness…it might be exactly the rest someone needs to keep going.

Faith Forward Pondering: Who in your life might be quietly carrying a burden and what is one small kindness you could offer them?

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25/07/2026

𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚘𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎. 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚘𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚞𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜, 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚋𝚞𝚝𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕 𝚝𝚘 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚑.

𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚗𝚊𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚊𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍. 𝚆𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚡 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝟸𝟺-𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚠𝚜 𝚌𝚢𝚌𝚕𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚖𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚞𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚖𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜.

𝙸𝚏 𝚠𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚢𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚘𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑, 𝚠𝚎 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗.

𝙸𝚗 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚜, 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚞𝚒𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚍𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙷𝚘𝚕𝚢 𝙶𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚝. ✨☘️

- 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚁𝚞𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙽𝚎𝚕𝚜𝚘𝚗