Macon Miracles: March 2016

Monday, March 28, 2016

Pictures

This is a picture of Connor feeding our pet raccoon! A picture of one of the four alligators that we saw on air force base this week and a picture of Sister Brain & myself after playing in the rain!

Monday, March 21, 2016

This Week Was Full of Miracles and Amazing Things!

Well a great week! This week was full of miracles and amazing things! Tuesday we went over to the food bank and volunteered with Connor our investigator and Lacy one of the YSA! So that was really fun! I like going there the people know us and they love when we come. But the real miracles started happening later in the week on Thursday! So Thursday we got up and drove out to a ladies house to help her clean and vacuum because she just had foot surgery. While we where there we talked about how she gets her food from a little farmers market in town. So on our way home we decided to stop over there to check it out. When we got there they had a notice for a job opening and Connor and his mom have really been looking for a job. So we called him and he came down and applied and tried a couple other places! By the end of the day he had a promising offer to work at Waffle House! So things started looking up! Friday came and he had another interview with the Waffle House so he borrowed the Elder’s white shirt and tie and Sister Swank gave him a haircut and we had a little lesson with the Easter video and the spirit was so strong. He went to his interview and I guess it went really well. So now all he has to do is wait! That night he was texting us about church and he asked us "when can I get baptized?"..... UM WHAT! So we told him we would come over the next day and talk more about it! So Saturday came with a lot of stress it was transfer call day and we where hoping to put Connor on date! We decided that we would have a little BBQ with him and his mom and talk over the baptism questions. So we got to their house and we sat down and started to small talk a little and Connor says "so when can I get baptized?" Wow this kid is so great! We went over the baptism questions and the only one he has a problem with is the Word of Wisdom.. So we went over it one more time and he listened intently.. Then he said " so basically you are telling me to just try to stay away from any thing that could become addicting?" We agreed and he said " Well I will give up sigs in two weeks if y'all give up soda." He lives right by Sonic so we always have a drink with us when we go and see him. HAHAHA! But we made the deal and we are all quitting together! LOL. So we talked a little more about what baptism is and he set the date for April 16th! He has come so far even asked if we could get him a CTR ring! HAHA! That night was transfer calls and I was very scared I would leave after seeing Connor come so far! But my name did not get called! So six more weeks here in Valdosta! So I can see Connor take plunge! HAHA! Sunday was great Connor and Suzanne both came to church and he even said the prayer in class and stood up and announced his baptism! Things here in Valdosta are amazing! With the new changes in the transfer that means new leadership assignments.... found out this morning that me and Sister Brain have been picked to be the Sister Training Leaders.. this means we are in charge of all the Sisters in our zone and have to organize splits and give trainings in zone meetings. A new challenges and miracles ahead! I love y'all!

Sister Shelby Randall

Monday, March 14, 2016

Working with our Investigator Connor and His Mom Susan

Well it was another week in Valdosta! Due to the fact that people are weird, we set our clocks back an hour some thing to do with daylight saving. HAHA! It’s all-worthless to me! But we had a great week this week we have been working with our investigator Connor and his mom Susan! Connor is 23 and attends the YSA and his mom goes to the family ward. Connor is awesome! The past couple weeks he hasn’t really been to open to joining the church or talking about faith. But this week the Branch President offered to help Connor get some dental work done on his teeth. That night Connor called us crying and told us how grateful he is for the members and the love that they show him and his mom even though they are not members yet. And he told us that he doesn’t know if its faith growing but he definitely feels something growing! That was so awesome to hear him say that! I really hope I am here to see them get baptized! Later on in the week we had a lesson with them about faith. We read Alma 32 and we talked about belief and how faith starts as a belief and turns into knowledge. We also watched a Mormon message called “The hope of Gods light” and Susan just loved it! She said that was the most amazing testimony I have ever heard! And she started to ask us about fasting and baptism so we are really excited about inviting her to be baptized this week! This Saturday is transfer calls so we will find out if we stay or if we go.. it’s up in the air right now! If I stay I could stay one more or I could go. I have been her for 4 months! Also this week I got to see the Penrod’s from my home ward and we took them out to Rays Mill Pond the most southern place you can get and got some fried gator and cheese grits! It was great! Well I love you all be sure to check out the new Easter video #hallelujah! It’s awesome! Love Ya!

Sister Shelby Randall

Senior Couples

We love when we can get together with all the senior couples in our mission. They help out in so many ways and we love them dearly.

President & Sister Cottle

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Visitors From Queen Creek, AZ

Sister Randall & Sister Brain had visitors tonight all the way from Queen Creek Arizona! Brother & Sister Penrod were in Georgia & made sure they went to visit Sister Randall. I told Sister Penrod to make sure that Sister Randall got a "Momma Hug"! She got it! They ate alligator together! I am so thankful to the Penrod's for the Christ like service they have shown to my daughter! I know this totally made her week & month!