First Week with Elder Ahern

Whattup y'all. 

This was my first week of training a new missionary, I picked up Elder Ahern on Tuesday in Spokane. We had a lot of fun this week. Most of the time we spent trying to help Elder Ahern get used to talking to everyone we see about the gospel. We spent a lot of time practicing teaching so he would be comfortable to teach an investigator. 

Elder Rapier and Elder Ahern

We had a really cool experience. We knocked on the door of a less-active member and a girl named Melody answered. Her mom (the less active) wasn't home, but right when we were about to walk away I just asked if she wanted to hear a message about Jesus Christ and she invited us in. After we taught the restoration we asked her to be baptized and she said yes! This was pretty much Elder Ahern's first lesson so I taught it on my own. He just looked shell shocked the whole time. Afterwards, he told me he was so scared. I am super grateful for tender mercies like this experience with Melody. 

On Elder Ahern's first day, I made sure to take him to the trailer park! We knocked on one door and someone yelled at us, "We took this house by force and we'll take you too." Elder Ahern froze with fear. It was super awesome. I would say it was a solid first day for him. I am probably the worst trainer ever, but hey, we're having a good time. 

This week I've pretty much had to do almost everything because poor Elder Ahern has no clue about what's going on. During this time I have pondered on the Savior leading his sheep. The sheep have complete trust in him, they don't know any better. While it may seem a stretch to draw a comparison between me and the Savior, I realized it's important to remember that we all have the ability to be Christlike leaders in the lives of other. By the things we do and the way we carry ourselves, others will follow. When we are baptized we take upon us the yoke of Christ. A yoke joins two people together; we are yoked together with Christ to bring forth His work. While our efforts will never compare with His, we have promised to try our best. Remember that you never need to pull alone, your Savior is right next to you. Setting a good example is the BEST kind of missionary work. As we lead as Christ would, we can all become fishers of men :)

I love you all so much

-E.Rapier

Out Doing Good 

Groovy VW Bus