This past week, we spent a lot of our
time tracting. We need to find some new investigators. We had some good
experiences with people that were just open to talk about Jesus, others
were kind of crazy and they invited us in to listen to a sermon that
their preacher gave. It was an interesting sermon, I don't know how you
can feel the spirit when they preach like that but I guess everyone is
different!
We had one experience with tracting
that I would like to share. Elder Ross and I came up to a door, knocked
once and a young boy opened the door. We asked if his parents were home
and he went to grab his Mom. His Mom came to the door, just woken up
from a nap, so I was afraid she might have been cranky. She actually was
really nice and understanding. Her name is Dionne and we scheduled to
come back when she was feeling better! So we come back the next couple
of days. We are walking down the road and we see her pull into her
garage. She just literally saw us and now we know she is home and she
knows we are coming. We give her a minute to get inside and then we
knock. And knock... And knock... No answer at all... So we leave and
continue to tract a couple streets over. Then a couple hours later we
come by her house to go back to the car and we find her outside talking
to some guy. So we wait on the corner until they are done and then walk
over to her house. Her young boy is outside playing, Jordan, and we ask
him to go get his Mom. She comes out and we talk to her. At first it
seemed like she didn't want to talk to us, but it ended up being a great
lesson. We taught her to Restoration and she really understood what we
were saying. At the end we introduced the Book of Mormon to her and she
loved it! I am still amazed at people's faith in young missionaries like
us handing her a book that they have never heard of and are willing to
pray and read about it. I love people like that! She accepted to read
and pray about it and we have a return appt later this week :) Pray it
goes well!
I already told y'all about Dennis,
he didn't come to church yesterday because he was with family all day,
but we still have a return appt tomorrow! I am excited :) Pray that it goes well and that he understands the Plan of Salvation!
Well
the best part of this past week was Mother's Day!! I got the blessing
of speaking in sacrament meeting. I always enjoy talking about my Momma
so it wasn't to hard to write a talk. I talked about the importance of a
mother. She is first our friend, our example, she teaches us everything
including spritually, she provides for us, sacrifices for us and
finally she loves us! A mother's love for her child, is the closest we
will ever get to the Savior's love for us. They love us so much!! I
loved talking about my mom, from giving me matchbox cars to always
giving her the biggest hugs :) My Mother is truly amazing, I know each
of ours are special to us. Not to brag, but I have one of the best
mother's ever ;) I loved skyping with my family and see each of their
faces! It was fun to have some laughs, it makes missionary work better
to have those tender mercies :) We spent time at the Campbell's and then
we went to the Glass' house and spent some time with them as well! I
loved spending time with their families, playing games and talking. My
families away from home :) I hope y'all show you mom love not only
yesterday, but everyday!! They deserve it :) Give her a hug and always
say "I love you Mom!"
Hope y'all have a great
week! Thanks for all the support and love! Keep pushing forward with
faith and smiling :) The church is absolutely true y'all, find out for
yourself! I miss and love y'all so much!! Talk to y'all next week!
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :)
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