Some
highlights from this past week began with service for some of our
potential investigators. V____ and B____ are moving to Slidell so we had to
help them pack up their apartment. Being a missionary, I have learned
"how to move" and "how not to move." Without describing the chaos
between 1 pitbull, 1 cat, 3 hamsters, 1 ferret, 2 crying kids, boxes
everywhere, terrible smells and boxes everywhere... let's just say we
had a lot of work to do. Elder Crisp and I got a lot done before we had
to leave, but it's always fun doing service. You think of others before
yourself. :)
We also had success with Bro
C________ this last week, I have been working with him since I have gotten
here. He is finally getting active back in church but we are currently
helping him with his testimony and helping him to stop smoking. He told
us this last week that he is committed to stop smoking so we asked him
to throw away everything that has to do with smoking. He grabs
everything with his trashcan and throws it all away. He then proceeds to
grab his ashtray and break it in half! It was so awesome, I am proud of
him. I pray we can help him get over this habit for good.
We
had an awesome member referral this last week. We helped a lady named
M_____ with some yard work. After we finished, she fed us this big lunch
and we were so grateful because it was hot and we were all sweaty.
Humidity is no fun when doing that kind of work. She is an older lady
and just super sweet. We ended our visit by sharing the Book of Mormon
with her, we plan to go by this next week and see how her reading went. I
am super stoked for her, I hope we can continue to teach her.
I think the biggest highlight of this week was probably yesterday. Fast Sunday
is always a great day and it is made even better when 2 of your
investigators show up to church! B_____ and C_____ came all by
themselves. We had tried all week to get in contact with them but didn't
have any luck at all. They are the 2 we found through the Dad who is a
less-active member. Such a blessing from Heavenly Father. C______ was so
happy to be there and she even told us how she had read so much out of
the Book of Mormon. We gave her the pictures version so she could
understand it better and she is already into Mosiah, it is awesome! They
loved church and we were happy, it was just great. We have a lesson
planned for tonight so let's hope all works out! :) The Lord provides.
We
have a good week planned this week, the Slidell Elders are coming down
for p-day so that should be fun. Plus, I get to go on exchanges with my
old comp... Elder Davis! So it will be a good couple of days. We have an
awesome District here, I love it.
Well I hope
y'all have a blessed week, keep on smiling. Find opportunities to serve
everywhere, even the little things. They make such a difference. Love
and miss y'all! Just another week in Paradise.. :)
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :)
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