Yesterday was a banner Sunday for us here in Tamworth. We had two inactive members come and Robert our investigator. We have been working with all of them.
Wayne is deaf, or very hard of hearing, (where is Erin when we need her) such that communication is very hard. We found him a few weeks ago. When we invited him to church (we write most things down for him to understand us) he said he did not have a white shirt any more. Dee went out and bought him a white shirt and tie. Then we had to find someone to pick Wayne up and bring him to church on Sundays. (that was when we had a mission car and could not take anyone but missionaries in it. That is why we bought our own car).
Yesterday was also Ward Conference so there were all these Stake people there, whom we don't know. Anyway I was introducing myself to the visitors and started to look at this lady who was looking straight at me. All of a sudden I realized she was Sister Thompson who we have visited and invited out to church. She said she didn't think she would come ever. Well there she was with the biggest grin on the face. I went and gave her the biggest hug. SHE JUST MADE MY DAY. It couldn't get any better than that. I guess we are making a little difference here.
Two weeks ago Robert came with a hair cut, he really looks nice. Yesterday his shirt looked as if he had washed and ironed it. Then I heard Robert playing the piano in the Relief Society room. Wow he plays well. He has played since he was 12. Robert lives in awful circumstances. I don't go to visit at his flat and Dee does not go in. Well step by step, line upon line we all learn. He is a very nice man.
Last night we had a dinner appointment at the Thompson's, yes the same as above. We had a great time. Sister Thompson has a son Mark who is a member but not active. He is very nice and fun. She also invited a less active sister over who is her good friend. We had home made clam chowder, it was very good, rolls, green salad and apple pie, strawberry ice cream with mixed berry's on top. Now you know why I had to join Curves, so I would have some curves when I got home.
Dee and I take the sacrament, after church to two home bound ladies. That is also a nice experience.
Here is a post script. Last Sunday my primary class girls were awful in Sacrament Meeting. Running around climbing over the benches, on and on along with a 2 1/2 and a 18 month brothers. (they are all cousins or siblings) What a zoo no one could hear and we had Stake High council speakers. When we got into class the girls were up in the windows and behind the curtains. I sat them down and gave them a big lecture about how you behave in church. Then told them I would give them a reward each Sunday if they sat quietly in Church. Wow Yesterday I did not hear a noise out of them. What a change. They each got a dollar for wonderful behavior.
Well I have to go as we are off to Sydney for the week.
A smiling blogging come back……
11 years ago
4 comments:
I'm back just like I said I'd be.
It must be wonderful to have people show up to church whom you are working with. Rejoice Evermore!
Have fun on your trip.
How happy that people are coming out to church!
And it makes me laugh that you are paying the girls for good behavior.
But as Jeff says, it is only a bribe if it is illegal or immoral, you are just giving an incentive.
Those girls just might break the bank mom. I love how you reeled them in. Good thinking! I'm not above bribing. I use it all the time.
See Mom, sometimes you have to wade through a little adversity to reap the blessings and just after only a couple of months there you are seeing success in your efforts.
Not to mention little girls who will remember there primary teacher always.
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