San Fernando La Union Philippines Stake News

24/04/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 2 ✨

The FSY participants, parents, and leaders of Sevilla Ward, Lingsat Ward, and San Fernando La Union Ward gathered for another spirit-filled FSY Devotional on April 19, 2026! 💫

We were so blessed to hear inspiring testimonies and takes, enjoy a wonderful musical number, and participate in an instructive forum that will surely guide us as we prepare for this year's FSY.

©️Remheart Baro

23/04/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐛 has been officially set apart as a full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is called to serve in the 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 for a period of 18 months, from 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

As she begins this sacred calling, we express our love, prayers, and full support. May the Lord guide and strengthen her as she shares the gospel and serves with faith and devotion💙

13/04/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The youth, parents, and leaders of San Fernando La Union Stake from San Juan 1st & 2nd Wards, Bacnotan Ward, Balaoan Branch, Luna Branch, and Bangar Branch gathered for a truly spirit-filled FSY Devotional yesterday, April 12, 2026!

We were so blessed to hear inspiring testimonies, enjoy a wonderful musical number, and participate in an instructive forum that will surely guide us as we prepare for this year's FSY.

🗓 Mark your calendars! See you all again on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 19, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the SFLU Stake Center, for the Sevilla Ward, Lingsat Ward, and San Fernando La Union Ward session. See you there!

📸: Remheart Michelle Baro

02/04/2026

Congratulations, Elder Josue G. Jundos

𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 (𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬)

Demetrio P. Agudo III, 54, Metro Manila, Philippines; currently serving as president of the Taguig Philippines Stake; former bishop, bishopric counselor, high councilor and stake presidency counselor; wife: Ronelle; six children.

Felix O. Bentayen Jr., 45, Lucena City, Philippines; currently serving as a mission presidency counselor of the Philippines San Pablo Mission; former bishop, high councilor and stake president; wife: Katrina; three children.

Jerome G. Galotera, 49, Iloilo City, Philippines; currently serving as president of the California Anaheim Mission; former branch president, bishop, bishopric counselor, district president and stake president; wife: Beverly; four children.

𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐆. 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬, 𝟒𝟑, San Fernando, Philippines; recently released as president of the San Fernando La Union Philippines Stake; former bishop, bishopric counselor, high councilor and stake president; wife: Millicent Pajarillo; five children.

Thelmo P. Navarra Jr., 47, Kabankalan City, Philippines; currently serving as president of the Binalbagan Philippines Stake; former branch president, bishop, district presidency counselor and high councilor; wife: Maria Dolour; four children.

Stephen F. Notarte, 51, Makati City, Philippines; currently serving as a high councilor of the Makati Philippines Stake; former branch president, bishop, bishopric counselor, mission president and stake presidency counselor; wife: Catherine; two children.

D. Dan Nuñez, 46, Cebu City, Philippines; currently serving as president of the Cebu City Philippines Stake; former bishop, high councilor and stake presidency counselor; wife: Love; three children.

Wilfredo E. Rellora Jr., 44, Imus City, Philippines; currently serving as president of the Bacoor Philippines Stake; former bishop, high councilor and stake presidency counselor; wife: Michelle; three children.

Jon P. Reyes, 42, Batangas, Philippines; currently serving as president of the Batangas Philippines Stake; former bishop and bishopric counselor; wife: Calixta Clarice Evangelista; four children.

Graham F. Smith, 64, Tamborine, Australia; currently serving as Sunday School president of the Windaroo Ward; former bishop, bishopric counselor, stake presidency counselor and stake president; wife: Elaine; four children.

Michael J. Stone, 64, Biggera Waters, Australia; currently serving as elders quorum presidency counselor of the Helensvale Ward; former bishop, bishopric counselor, high councilor, mission president, stake presidency counselor and stake president; wife: Sharon; three children.

Paul J. Thomas, 52, Parrearra, Australia; recently released as president of the Australia Melbourne Mission; former bishop, bishopric counselor, high councilor, stake presidency counselor and stake president; wife: Nadene; four children.

Manea Tuahu, 46, Arue, French Polynesia; currently serving as president of the Tahiti Papeete Mission; former bishop, stake presidency counselor and stake president; wife: Vahinui; four children.

At the general conference leadership meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, 91 new Area Seventies were announced and presented for a sustaining vote. Another 73 Area Seventies will be released on or before August 1, 2026.

30/03/2026

22/03/2026

In commemoration of the 184𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 celebration of the Relief Society Organization, the San Fernando La Union Philippines Stake welcomed new sisters joining the organization, sang beautiful hymns, and watched the 2026 Worldwide Relief Society Devotional. The activity included a testimony meeting as one of the event's highlights.

👩🏻‍💻: Heraneth
📸: Remheart

19/03/2026

SFLU STAKE YOUTH: ARE YOU READY? 🌊✨

A path is being prepared for an unforgettable FSY 2026. This isn't just an event—it’s an invitation to grow, to lead, and to truly 'Walk with Him.' We want YOU to be part of every step of this journey. 👣

Join us for our SFLU Stake Youth Devotional! This is where the excitement builds and the preparation begins. Don’t just hear about it later—be there to feel the energy yourself!

🗓 When: April 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Bacnotan Chapel

Calling all Youth, Stake Leaders, Bishoprics, YW Leaders, and Parents from:
⭐ Bangar Branch
⭐ Balaoan Ward
⭐ Bacnotan Ward
⭐ Luna Branch
⭐ San Juan 1st Ward
⭐ San Juan 2nd Ward

See you there! 😁

15/03/2026

This Easter season, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged to bring friends, family and neighbors to a one-hour Palm Sunday worship service in their local chapels on March 29, 2026. The following week (April 4–5), all are invited to watch general conference to celebrate Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

This Easter season, Latter-day Saints are encouraged to bring friends, family and neighbors to a one-hour Palm Sunday worship service on March 29, 2026. The following week, all are invited to watch general conference.

13/03/2026

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited all to participate in the upcoming April 2026 general conference.

04/03/2026

When I was in Primary, other members would often ask me, “Are you going to serve a mission when you get older?” Without hesitation, I would always say yes. Even at a young age, I felt a simple but strong desire to serve the Lord and share His gospel with others. My faith as a child was pure and hopeful, and I believed that following Jesus Christ would always lead me in the right direction.

As I grew older and became a youth, life began to test that faith. Things didn’t always go the way I expected, and challenges came that I wasn’t prepared for. Doubts, struggles, and distractions slowly made my spiritual journey more difficult. There was a time when I became inactive. I drifted away from the Church and began to forget the strong testimony and joy I once had as a little child. During that period of my life, I felt lost and empty, even though I didn’t fully realize it at the time.

But the Lord never forgot me. Even when I felt distant, He continued to reach out in loving and patient ways. Missionaries would visit me and my family, and through their kindness, consistency, and sincere testimonies, I was reminded that Heavenly Father knew me personally and loved me unconditionally. Little by little, my heart softened. Through their visits and the Spirit I felt, I realized how much I missed the peace, direction, and happiness that come from living the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Eventually, I made the decision to come back to the Church. That decision was not easy, but it was one of the most important choices I have ever made. As I became active again and began to repent and rebuild my relationship with Heavenly Father, I felt a deep and lasting happiness return to my life—the kind of happiness that the world cannot give. I felt forgiven, strengthened, and closer to God than I had ever felt before.

Through this experience, my testimony grew stronger and more personal. I learned that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not just something we grow up with—it is something we must choose, especially during difficult times. I gained a deeper understanding of the Savior’s Atonement and how real His mercy and grace are.

Because of this, my desire to serve a mission became even stronger than it was when I was a child. I want to help others feel the same love, hope, and peace that I felt when I returned to the Church. I want to be an instrument in the Lord’s hands, just as the missionaries were for me.

I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives, because it changed mine. I know that Heavenly Father is patient and loving, and that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. So when people ask me now, “Are you going to serve a mission?” I can say with all my heart, yes—not just because it was my dream as a child, but because I know the gospel is true, and I want others to experience the joy and healing it has brought into my life

SISTER PACLEB
AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE MISSION
APRIL 2026-OCTOBER 2027
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