This
last Monday we were able to experience exactly what you want when being
a missionary. A member invited us over to her house to have dinner and
also invited her non-member friends. It was perfect. We were able to
meet V____ and A____. They moved down here after Katrina to help build
it back up and have been here ever since. We had a great meal with them
and then shared a simple message about the Restoration. We left V_____
with Alma 32 to read. She is a nice lady, has a kind heart and could
benefit a lot from hearing the Gospel. A_____ is spanish and I can't
understand him very well. (I've been praying for the gift of
interpretation of tongues since I can't remember much from High school
spanish, haha) We plan to follow-up with them again tomorrow
over dinner. Exactly how missionary work should be, it was powerful to
be there and teach them. I look forward to teaching them more in the
future.
Tuesday
we got a call from some members telling us that they need help moving
some stuff from a storage unit into a U-haul for a non-member friend.
They told us it would only take an hour and a half.. when the truck was
finally filled it had all together been 4 and a half hours... Lots of
service for us! We loved it though, it was a great experience to talk
with this lady we were helping move about the Gospel and why we do so
much service. We are in the service of our God.
District
meeting was spiritual this last week. We discussed together about
"Living what we learn" and how important it is to bear our testimonies
while teaching. Our testimonies grow and become strong when we live the
principles of the Gospel. That is something I share with everyone. I can
read and pray about all of this all day but true conversion comes when
we apply what we learn and experience this eternal joy that comes. I can
say that God is my Heavenly Father because I have felt his love through
obeying the commandments He has given us. I know the Restored Gospel is
here because I live it. :)
What experience I would like to share comes from this past Friday.
We went to see some in active members in hopes that we could find out
why they haven't been coming in awhile. We had a great discussion with
them, the spirit was there and I know they did as well. We read from the
Book of Mormon about how the small and simple things become great
things. As we prayed together before we left, the Brother invited me to
pray. As I began, the spirit seemed to light up the whole room and warm
us up. We finished and there were tears in his eyes. I felt sincere love
for this couple and knew how they felt, God is truly there. Our hopes
are to reactivate them in the months to come. I know we can with Gods
help.
To finish I just wanted to say yesterday
was amazing. We fasted together in hopes that we will find a
family/individuals that we can baptize in June and July. Sacrament
meeting was full of the Holy Ghost and it continued throughout the rest
of our meetings. Even after church, it went with us through out the
whole fast Sunday.
We didn't get in until late last night because we were so busy. My
favorite lesson yesterday was one with the H____ family. We read the
story of Enos with them and asked them what they learned from it. They
shared with us some ideas and then we set together plans for us to come
back each week to have family home evening together and help them build
their faith. After we left we received a text from them telling us how
glad they were we came by and the spirit they felt when we came. It
warmed my heart and reminded me of how happy I am to be here. I am truly
thankful for my Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ. Without
them, I would be nothing. I pray y'all have a great week full of many
blessing and miracles. Keep on smiling and Choose the Right. Love y'all!
:)
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :)
 |
| Nate |
 |
| Davis |
 |
| my district |
No comments:
Post a Comment