Later
that week, we went on exchanges again. I was with Elder....... and it
felt like I was dragging him around all day. He doesn't have too much
motivation right now and doesn't want to do anything so I was trying to
help him the whole time and talk to him. Overall it was a good exchange,
other than tracting for 4 1/2 hours. We didn't have any appointments
and some fell through so we spent the majority of the day knocking on
doors. A few people were nice and I had a great experience with this
lady named Ramona. Ramona goes to Word of God ministries and at first
wasn't too open to reading the Book of Mormon, but I ignored what she
said, bore my testimony to her, invited the spirit, helped her
understand the importance of it to her, related it to her own life and
invited her to pray and read about it again. She gladly accepted and we
have a return appt this week! Hopefully it goes well with her again :)
It was such an awesome experience and the spirit flowed the lesson so
well!
Saturday
I got the call we were waiting for all week, transfer calls... Elder
Meyer is headed to Laurel, MS to be companions with Elder Castrejon. His
District Leader is actually Elder Scottie Beckstrom if you remember him
from Eagle, ID. He just got put in! For me, I am training and also
becoming a District Leader. President started by saying "Elder Rankin,
let my start by telling you about YOUR district!" It was crazy to hear
and I am excited for the opportunity to serve as a leader and also help
another new missionary into the mission. I was sad to see Elder Meyer
but it is good for me to continue to grow and continue on my mission
journey! :)
All weekend we spent running around
saying good-bye to members and getting him all packed-up! Yesterday
though, we got our final lesson together. We got a referral from a
member in our ward, their neighbor was interested in taking the
discussions so we planned on teaching him about the Resto. Dennis Boddie
is a older man, he used to have congestive heart failure and almost
died a few years ago. He currently is doing a lot better, but still has
knee problems and has to always be on a strict diet. At least he gets to
live at home though. So the lesson went really well!! The spirit
allowed the lesson to become so great, and Dennis really understood what
we were saying and believed it as well. I know it is a lot for someone
to take in at a time but it didn't even phase him. At the end of the
lesson, he committed to read and pray and then I invited him to be
baptized. He accepted and is working toward June 13!!!
It felt so great to just smile and see that someone has enough faith to
say yes. The spirit can work wonders and "teach us all things."
Today I am happy! We sent off everyone early this morning at 6 am.
We then went to chick fil a for breakfast as a zone. I am hanging out
with Elder Scaife today and Elder Nelson. They are great guys! Later we
plan to play some sports and maybe do some shopping! I got my text this
morning letting me know that I will be training Elder Ross. I don't know
anything yet, I texted a few people at T-point in Jackson so maybe they
can tell me a little about him before he gets here. I am excited
everyone and grateful for the opportunity that I have to serve a
mission. I really have seen the blessing it has been in my own life and
how I can be a blessing to others. I am truly thankful for all y'all's
support and love. Keep me updated, I love to hear from y'all! I will let
y'all know how this next week goes. A new adventure awaits Elder Rankin
:) Keep on smiling err'body :) Have a blessed week!
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin
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