What a fast flying week!
12/1/14
Today we finally got to meet with Lamar!! He is doing so great! We taught him the whole Plan of Salvation and really understood all of it! After that he was asking me about baptism and I told him about the interview and what else we needed to do. He asked what was in the interview so I told him all the questions. Then about halfway through me reading them, he told me to start over because he can answer these now. He answered them so well, he is already living this he said. The spirit was so strong, he is supposed to get baptized on Dec 20th!!
12/2/14
Tonight was so fun, we got to go over to the Hinton's house for dinner. We had hot dogs and cheeseburgers with chili. They are literally the funnest family in the ward, I love them so much. Bro Hinton is just like my Dad it is so funny. He is really goofy and so funny to talk to! We found out we are going over to their house for Christmas Eve so that will be really fun. They might get us pajamas they said and they have some other plans for us!
12/3/14
Today I realized a lot. It was a bad day, everyone was dropping, no one was home. We couldn't find anyone to talk to, it was just bad! It gave me a greater appreciation for the good days and I know because I had a bad day today, tomorrow or even a day next week will be a good one because of it. Without the bad, you aren't able to experience the good. That's why it is important to have the opposite, it helps me appreciate the good days.
12/4/14
Today I got a package with an awesome Christmas tie from mom! Elder Franklin's mom also sent us the "20 Days of Christmas." So we have small presents we open everyday before Christmas, she also sent us these sick stockings, mine has a BSU tie. So far, Day 1- Ticket to Ride, Day 2- Christmas CD's, Day 3- Snickers and Twix Bars, Day 4- These microwave brownie things. That is as far as we have gotten, Elder Franklin will be sending videos of us opening them so you can keep up with the 20 days of Christmas :) We got to teach Lamar Roberts again, with Bro Thor from the Oak Grove Ward. He is the institute teacher and knows Lamar very well. We taught him the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the spirit was there from the very beginning. Never have I taught such a great lesson! Bro Thor had great comments, Elder Franklin and I were rolling right off each others lines. It was so amazing. Lamar expressed to us about the Holy Ghost a lot tonight, he told us a lot about his feelings. He told me that the first time I taught him, he felt as if he was being taught by angels. He could feel something purifying and warm. He wants to have that. I really believe Lamar will get baptized after that lesson, I have a lot of faith in him. So excited to see him get baptized!!
12/5/14
Today we did service all day for the live nativity things going on tonight and tomorrow night. Setting up trees, tables, nativities, cleaning, etc. The nativity was beautiful and it went off with a hit. It was super fun to meet tons of people, get to feel the spirit of Christmas and just focus on the savior. There were a ton of really cool nativities and pictures of Christ. I got to greet people at the door and also sang in the choir. We sounded so good and everyone loved it. We filled every single seat and still people were standing in the back. Just a great night!
12/6/14
Today we tried to talk to people and no one answered again. It stunk. But that night was good again! There were even more people there and I really enjoyed it. Got to talk to a lot of the missionaries from other areas and here of their success and how the field is treating them. I finally got to take a picture with Elder Row. He rode on the plane right next to me and he is pretty cool. He is from Sacramento and we just get along really well and have tons of laughs! Great turn out and just a great experience to be apart of. I was sad when we were done singing, I really enjoyed it a lot. When I get home, I want to learn how to play the piano a little and maybe even sing while playing! That would be cool!
12/7/14
The moment of truth... Lamar came to church finally!!!! It was so awesome and he really enjoyed it a lot! He told me about how he has a 10 year old son that he wants bring as well, he might want to get baptized in the future! That would be super sweet! We had the Christmas party that night and there was tons of good food! Great way to end a fast, I loved all of it. Got to talk to a lot of the members and even got a picture with Santa! Then after the party we listened to the Christmas Devotional. I really enjoyed, "the light of Christ" part of it. I have studied that a lot. I believe everyone has the light of Christ in them, it is just up to them if they are going to shine it or not. Just like Lamar said, he could see a certain glow about us, like angels would have.
Another fast flying week, December is finally here. I wore my new Christmas tie yesterday and everyone loved it! Mississippi is getting colder, not by much though, everyone is wearing jackets but me. I must be from Idaho :) I hope everyone is doing alright, make sure to prepare yourself for Christmas, focus on the true meaning and enjoy your time with your family. Mine is a little ways away but I know they love me! I will miss them so much! Make sure to shine your light of Christ for everyone to see, show them how they can shine it brighter as well. Enjoy this Christmas time, I love and miss all y'all!!
Keep on smiling!
Elder Mason Rankin :)
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