Monday, August 22nd: We fed the missionaries this morning and then we took Sisters Larsen & Curtis to tour the Bishop's Storehouse. They wanted to do the tour too! They were impressed, especially Sister Larsen who had never visited a Bishop's Storehouse. After the tour we fed them at Applebee's. We all really enjoyed our meal. When we got back to Jackson Elder Sadler & the Elders went bowling and then played one round of miniature golf. He bowled a high of 150 but he said that he really shined with golf as he shot a 4 over par for the round. They all had fun!
Tuesday, August 23rd: This morning we had our district meeting. Tristen was invited by our district leader, Elder Mende to bear his testimony and answer questions. He rode with us and the Elders. He did a great job and everyone was impressed. After the meeting we fed all the Elders and Tristen at the Hibachi Grill. When we got back to the apartment we gave Tristen the clothes that I had ordered for him. He was thrilled. Later we fed the Knight's cat, CatCat. After that we delivered co-op food from the Wicklund's to the missionaries and the Cockram's. Elder Sadler went to see Brother Stafford and gave him a blessing. He has decided to quit smoking and wants the missionaries to help him. He wants to retake the 5 missionary lessons. I invited him to the Book Of Mormon class on Friday night and he said that he wants to come.
Wednesday, August 24th: Elder Sadler got Tristen so he could walk with us. He needs to lose weight to serve a mission. Elder Sadler sent Devin Erickson a copy of the pacing guide for our new Book of Mormon class so he could put it on the branch Facebook website. This afternoon we had Tristen over to be taught by the Elders. Then we went to see Ann Owens. It was 2 weeks ago that we challenged her to pray if she should quit smoking and join the church. She told us that she has prayed but has not gotten an answer. Tonight we had supper at the Sherwood's. The 10 year old girls cooked a meal for us under Sister Sherwood's direction and it was great.
Thursday, August 25th: this morning Elder Sadler got Tristen and we walked with him & the Elders. I had an appointment to get my hair cut and then we went to the Stansell's to check on and walk their pugs. We went by to visit the Harper's but she was taking a nap. We found John Watkins who is a new move in. They just arrived from Washington state and used up all their money in the move. I told them to get some resumes and we would try to help them finds jobs. He is a member, but she isn't. He told us that she had taken the discussions and was ready to be baptized. When we told Elder Hanson & Elder Dickson that she had taken the discussions and was ready to be baptized Elder Hanson asked if it was an April Fool's joke! We thought that was so funny! When they realized that we were serious they were excited! We took the Elders to Sister Guyton's for supper and afterward, while we were in Monticello the Elders visited a missionary referral who seemed to be interested in hearing more. She wanted a Bible but also accepted a Book of Mormon. We delivered a birthday candy bar to Letrel Farley. He said he would come to church Sunday if he had a ride. I told him that we would try to find him a ride. When we got back to Jackson Sister Wicklund called and wanted us to deliver food to the Cockram's and the Elders helped us with that.
Friday, August 26th: Elder Sadler got Tristen and we walked with him & the Elders. After our walk Elder Sadler helped Tristen with some math problems to help him get ready for his GED test. Barry is sick and felt worse after taking Tristen home so he rested while I bought groceries and made some banana bread. We went to the Knight's and fed their cat. Then we went to the Book of Mormon class.
Saturday, August 27th: Elder Sadler felt a little better this morning. I made a casserole for Jim (Stansell) while Pam is out of town so we took it to him and some banana bread too. This afternoon Elder Sadler took the Elders to meet the Watkins. He gave them $20 for gas because they are having it so rough. They said they would be at church tomorrow. They also stopped by to see Fred Hardin but he was not at home. Later we went to the Knight's to feed the cat. Elder Sadler worked on a list of member profiles to give to the Ralston's if they end up serving both Jackson & Stockbridge. Right now they are serving in Stockbridge.
Sunday, August 28th: We took Brother Price to church this morning. We had a small crowd--disappointing. The Watkin's came (minus the husband who felt bad). We fed the missionaries after church. Called and talked with Katie Hall for a while. The Elders taught Tristen the last new member lesson in our apartment. Later we fed CatCat at the Knight's.
"Acting on even a twig of faith allows God to grow it". President Henry B. Eyring
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