Earlier
in the week, we went out with Bro Larsen (Elders quorum President) to
see some inactive member and prospective elder's. We had some
"no-answers" and a few moved people that we don't know where they are,
but we were able to meet with one man. His name is Bro Morales. Luckily
we caught him right when he was coming home from work. He didn't want to
go inside and talk because his wife was kind of against the church, but
we were able to share a short message with him. He knows what is right,
we will just see if he acts upon what is right.
Wednesday
was our service day! Bro Glass called us early that morning and asked
us to move some more furniture. His wife bought brand new furniture and
sent it to be delivered at his business and I guess he didn't know
anything about it! ha ha ha! It was so funny, I guess she is always buying
new stuff and he is just there to move it for her :) We also got to
help Sis Welch move some of her old things and take it to Goodwill for
her. "..when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in
the service of your god. " Always in the service of God :)
Friday
we had specialized training and we had to go because Elder Meyer is the
District Leader and President wanted to meet with all the District
Leaders. So I got to just sit back and learn from our Assistants and
Zone Leaders. It went really well, I left spiritually uplifted and ready
to work! It is always good to see President McDonough! I am going to be
sad when he leaves in July, but I bet our next President will be great
too.
Saturday we got invited over to the
Simpson's house for lunch. It was just the boys and the Dad so we played
some games while we waited for the food to cook. Played a little hockey
on the cement, basketball and even some soccer! They are a big soccer
family. They are always busy running from practices and games! Sounds a
little like a family I know... The Rankin family ;) They truly made us
feel like we were at home, a great family!
After
lunch, we headed over to the Sander's house. Bro Sanders is an
Anesthesiologist, so I wanted to chat with him a little and I guess they
have a huge home and wanted to show me it! You wouldn't imagine this
huge house. They live there by themselves but they often have family
stay with them so it isn't always so empty. But just to give you an
idea... They have a baking kitchen and a cooking kitchen, 3 sets of
washing machines, so many guest bedrooms, like 5 bathrooms and even an
indoor swimming pool!!! I couldn't believe it! It was a sweet house and
it was great to chat with Bro Sanders about his career and hear some of
his experiences. Another wonderful family! :)
Yesterday
was another fabulous Sunday's, I always look forward to them. Not just
because it is the day before P-day, but because I enjoy church and
seeing all the wonderful members! :) I must be getting at prayers or
Heavenly Father wants me to learn something because I prayed 3 times in
church! Once in sacrament meeting, once in Gospel Principles and then
once in Elder's Quorum. I guess I am always the one that looks like I
need to pray for everyone :) ha ha! Anyways, some exciting stuff
happened! We got to give Landon the Aaronic Priesthood yesterday. It was
pretty awesome and I know Elder Meyer is loving it! His brand new
convert is still coming to church and he even has the Priesthood now.
It's an amazing experience to see and be apart of it.
After
church, we went over to the Elliot's house for dinner. Their daughter
is 6 years old and loves to grab my hand and drag me around the house
and show me everything. She shows me how she can play the piano, she
shows me her 'Frozen' room, 'Frozen' bed, 'Frozen' pillow, 'Frozen'
poster, 'Frozen' clothes etc... It's funny, she is a cute little girl
and loves having us over :) We even had a tornado warning while we were
there so we had to go out to their tornado shelter. The storm ended up
not even hitting us but you could see blue skies and the storm on one
side of the sky. It was pretty cool! Then we went out with Bro Elliot to
see some less-active families. We couldn't get to one guy because his
neighborhood is gated and we didn't know the code. It was funny-looking
though. It was a gated trailer home community.. I don't understand why
it needed to be gated?!?! hahaha We did get to see one lady. They are a
Part-member family because she has a son that isn't a member and he is
15 years old. She said that he is interested in coming back with her! So
maybe we can teach him and baptize him! We have some potential there,
and definitely an answer to one of my prayers :)
This
week was a good one, I am not sad and not super excited but I feel
great! :) One thing I have been studying a lot lately is "Being true at
all times." Many times my Father would tell me, "Remember who you are."
Now who am I?... Reflecting upon being true at all times, you are the
same person when you around other people as you are when you are by
yourself or with family. You stand up for what you believe in and are
true to yourself, your family and your God. I hope each of us know who
were are and are striving to be true at all times just as the stripling
warriors were. Thanks again for all the support and love y'all. Have a
blessed week and keep on smiling :)
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :)
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