I'll
start with earlier this week. I went on exchanges with Elder Nelson
(zone leader) and we had a blast. I went up to Bossier City with him and
Elder Ross stayed with Elder Scaife. We did a lot of tracting and the
people were actually really nice. We handed out a few copies of the Book
of Mormon, taught a few lessons and just had a great time. I like Elder
Nelson, he is a good friend of mine.
The
exchanges gave me a little bit more of a determination to go out and
find some people to teach. Elder Ross and I spent most of Wednesday and
Thursday finding, but at the end of the day we didn't have too much
luck. No one was home, no one wanted to listen and it was very rainy.
After lots of prayers, we finally found some success the next day!
Friday
was a normal day. Studies, lunch and getting ready for work. The
Sander's wanted us to come over and teach Will and also meet one of
their neighbors before they moved. They are headed to Indiana on June
7th. So we come over early in the afternoon, and have a great lesson
with Will. We teach him about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. William has
been coming to church for the last 2 months, so he knows a lot about the
Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith and what we believe. We had an amazing
lesson, Elder Ross and I taught simply, testified and really invited the
spirit. We invited him to baptism... he accepted! Sis Ray (Sander's
grandchild) began to cry and William did too and they hugged. An amazing
moment, that is for sure! We then discussed a baptism date, he wanted
to be baptized before the Sander's left. So we call the Zone leader's,
they rush over to interview him and see if he is even ready for next
weekend. We reviewed the questions with him and got him ready, he knew
everything so well. The interview happened and he passed! This was only
our 2nd lesson with him and it was crazy to think all of this was
happening so fast!!! Elder Ross was so excited he kept running around
and calling people, I had to tell him to calm down :) Inside I am
jumping for joy!! Will wants me to baptize him and Elder Ross to confirm
him. The plan right now, is to have it on June 6th at 7 pm!!!! We are
both very excited and so surprised!! Never thought a miracle like this
would just fall into our hands. Will is prepared and and elect
individual :) Miracles really do happen!!!!
The
next day we met with Clay Walker again. We hadn't gotten in contact
with him in awhile, so I was happy to finally see him again. He said
sorry about not getting in contact, he was moving and getting his job
and health all situated. We had a great lesson with him though and set
him with a new baptism date of June 20th.
He has some thing he needs to overcome but I know that through the
Savior's Atonement and His Gospel, anyone can get through anything! :)
I'll let you know how that continues to go!
After
teaching Clay, we met Will at baptismal service that was happening up
in Bossier. His father even joined us and watched as the Osburn family
entered the waters of baptism. Will really enjoyed the service and was
excited for his own baptism! After the service, we had a great lesson
with him about the Plan of Salvation. He already knew generally what it
was, but we went in depth and answered any question he has about it. He
is nervous, but continues to tell me he is excited!
Sunday
was funny and great! The ward feels so much like a family! Like a
family that knows a little too much about each other :) haha! We
announced Will's baptism and everyone was excited! He is doing really
well and we have another lesson planned for tonight. Our ward has a lot
of interesting people, they are just good southern people. They like
their crawfish, it's not coming over for dinner, it's "supper" and they
announce people being pregnant in ward announcements.... What a love I
have for this ward! Always a good laugh and a good time :)
Well
y'all, our first baptism is on our way and we are so excited!!! I am
just so excited to see someone make this step towards salvation. Thank
you so much for all y'all's prayers and love. I couldn't do it without
them. Continue to pray everything goes well with the baptism. I am
nervous, excited and stressed all in one! But it will be so great! :)
Keep on smiling and I hope y'all enjoy this summer, I know I will be
sweating a lot in this wonderful humidity! Have a great week, y'all are
the best! :)
Love,
Elder May May Rankin :)
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