We started the week with
exchanges with the Greenwood Elders. We had fun working and learning
from one another. My favorite experience happened late Monday night.
Elder Meyer and I were walking back to the car and we came up to a
street with a guy yelling in the middle of it. He was smoking something
and yelling at the top of his lungs. He turned around, saw us and said
"police!" We told him no, we were missionaries for our Church. He
immediately asked for a Book of Mormon and if he could take some
pictures with us. So we got some pictures with him, talked to him a
little bit about the Book of Mormon and had a good discussion. He may
have not known where he was or what he was saying, but it was a good
time. Elder Meyer and I had a good laugh.
This
weekend was also full of hard work and the spirit as well. We finally
got in contact with Jermichael. He had moved into a little home and
finally wasn't busy. We shopped up on Saturday
and talked for a few minutes before we were interrupted by the
neighbor. It was some old guy that came storming across his lawn to talk
to us. He ended up just verbally attacking us. Saying we weren't old
enough to be Elders, not qualified to teach and some other junk. I shut
down a lot of what I was saying, trying to help him understand and
correct what he was saying. Jermichael was happy we knew what we were
talking about, but this man just continued to attack us. We finally
ended it and left, hoping it didn't effect Jermichael at all. He called 5
minutes after we left, telling us he didn't believe that guy and that
he would be at church tomorrow.
So I was happy it didn't effect him. It is hard when people are rude
like that, to just lash out and get mad back. But that doesn't get
anywhere, you cannot invite the spirit in that environment. I am glad I
have a sound understanding and have a strong testimony. I will not be
shaken, my roots are too strong, my faith is too deep. Darkness doesn't
comprehend light and light will always overcome darkness.
Then for Sunday!
It was so great yesterday, I constantly felt the peace and love of the
Holy Ghost. A couple big things happened. First, Raj came to church! He
finally got back in touch with us Saturday
and said sorry he has been so busy and also sick. Jermichael and his
family also came. All of their faith is building. Second, Eric Smith
(recent convert) got the Aaronic Priesthood yesterday. He got up after
being ordained a priest to shake everyone's hands. He went for the hand
shake but I just went in for the big bear hug. He started laughing and
smiling great big! He is so great, I love him! And then finally, the
sister's had their baptisms yesterday. Rozenna(grandma) and
Za-keria(granddaughter). Earlier this week, Za-keria called me and asked
me if I would baptize her. I jumped for joy and felt so privileged. She
is 9 years old, loves to laugh, smile, giggle, is always full or energy
and is just a sweetheart. So of course, we get along great! I felt the
spirit through the whole service. I am so thankful for having the
opportunity to be here. I am blessed. God knows and loves each of us. As
it says in John 14:18,
he will not leave us comfortless. He is there, he is knocking, we just
need to let him in. Truly a spiritual weekend, full of lots of good
feeling and love. I hope y'all feel the same. Continue in faith, he will
comfort and help you. Thank you for the love and support. Keep on
smiling!!!
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :) #Gameon
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