This past week, we were taught a new finding technique. On Tuesday, all of our morning appointments fell through, so we fell back to tracting. The area that we were in had been thoroughly tracted by us and by the missionaries that came before us, so when we would go from house to house, people had already hidden in order to avoid us and avoid hurting our feelings by turning us away. As we went through this area, we passed a trio of small boys. My first initial evaluation of them was that they probably wouldn't be receptive. (preteen boys rarely have the attention span to listen to our message) However, my companion and I exchanged a glance that indicated we'd both felt that we needed to stop here and teach. We taught them a very brief overview of the Restoration of the Gospel, and to my surprise, two of the three boys sat through the entire thing and were quite eager to learn more. Over the week, they introduced us to about half a dozen of their friends. Each of those contacts will allow us to meet a set of parents, and I have no doubt that we'll find a receptive family in one of those homes.
It brings to mind Alma 37:6, which teaches, "that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass" This past week has been a definite testament to that truth. Through a small lesson to three seemingly simple young boys, a great growth has been seen in our work, and I expect even greater things to continue from that contact. I know that the Holy Ghost knows which small and simple things are to be the tools of the Lord, but we have to listen and acknowledge the guidance we are receiving to help great things come to pass. I know these things to be true.
Toploading vistas
Elder Rennaker found two adorable puppies, and they fell asleep on his lap.
General goofiness at a dinner appointment. This also serves as your Before picture.
Post haircut photos. Considering the fact I didn't have any of the vocabulary necessary to communicate with the barber about my hair, it turned out pretty well. Sidenote: They use straight razors here... Most terrifying haircut of my life.
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