dec 27, 2010
MOM-
so we had absolutely NO snow on 'Christmas.... Sunday night we got 10 inches. It's still snowing Now yuck :( .
I'm now serving in the Plymouth Twig. ( NOT branch) We only had 38 people 2 church on Sunday. That included 2 non-member visitors, 1 edxmember, and 2 non-members from a part member famil (they don't want to be taught). A 3 kids under 6 and the only had 2 hrs of church all month we probably had 60 or less @ church each week WEIRD!!!
Well I just talked to you so I don't know what else to say.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
hello from cold plymouth
Hello Everyone-
So this was another cold week in Plymouth... well only half the week was cold. The last half of the week was like 30* or it was nice and warm... :P
We haven't found anyone new to teach, but on the coldest day of the week... (11* walking in 5 or 6 inches of snow all day) we found a potential investigator. Because of the holiday's she asked us to come back at the first of the year. We will keep in contact with her until then. That was a big miracle, because most people in this area don't even pretend to be interested. So we are hoping and praying for the best.
We spent most of the week tracting with no success. On Saturday we did meet a really nice couple, and a really nice man. They weren't interested at all, but we were able to have good conversations with them. And it made our 7 hours of tracting in the snow go much faster. haha. So only part of our area has snow.... Luckily we picked those areas for our 2 longest days of the week. So far it hasn't been bad tracting in the snow. We actually have a lot of fun. If it doesnt' get colder, or more snow, then I think I will be able to survive this winter.
So we found out that 6 new sisters came out this transfer. 4 from the MTC, and 2 more temple square sisters..... Sister Gaggini and I were to only sisters in the mission (including the single sr. sisters) that didn't go to transfer meeting..... So that means everyone got changed, and we have no idea what the results were. We tried to ask the elders, but they don't really know any of the sisters, and didn't pay attention to what happened... And anyone who knows me, know that it is driving me crazy to not know! haha. But I'm getting over it. haha.
Yesterday we had a very interesting Christmas program for Sacrament meeting..... Let's just say, they did the best they could with the small branch/ little resources that they had. It was nice though, because all the youth ( well 6 out of the 9) participated, and the primary, plus the 7 person branch choir. They sang songs and had the story of Christ's birth. The highlight of the day though, was all the baked goods we got..... If they would last this long with out going stale, we would probably still be eating them in Feb.... We got a ton of breads (7 loaves), cookies (probably 3-4 dozen), and fudge (like 3 or 4 Tupperware full).... oh, and 10 popcorn balls.....We are going to try to find some other people who could use them, because there is NO way that we will even be able to put a dent into it, before they go bad.
Good news, Rita invited us over for Christmas eve dinner. We didn't have any plans so far, but she called us today and invited us!! That is also a good sign, since she had dropped us. We are excited about that.
We are still working our hearts out trying to find people to teach. It is hard in this busy time of the year, but peoples hearts are definitely softer!!! It's also a wonderful time to reflect on all that Christ did for us!!!! :)
Well I hope you all have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!! I also hope that you can all take some time to think about our Savior. There is a line from the Dec. ensign that says, "There would be no Christmas, if there had not been Easter." (pres. Hinckley said that I believe). Take some time to think about that, and even record your feelings in your journal or on a paper to put in your scriptures or something.
Love you all!!!
Love, Sister Rankin
dear mom
I sent Christmas Cards, one to you , one for the yw,and to gma/pa to your house.... they should have all come together. that is weird if you didn't get it too.... I guess the mail just doesn't like to deliver things to you, for you at your address... WEIRD!!! I got the 2 packages, none from Costco yet though. I sent Ashley's package on Wednesday.... last week. I will take pictures, don't worry. They canceled church for bad weather, even though the weather wasn't even bad.
S. Gaginni is a little better, but a woman in our branch printed out that article about Switzerland (not letting the American missionaries in anymorefor her) to read (which we aren't allowed to read), and it is really worrying her, She hasn't been sleeping well because of it. She said most of the missionaries there are from America.... :S
No new investigators... we think our mission here is to help the branch... seriously, they struggle a lot!
On Christmas we are going to a part member families house, a less active families house, and then an active family for dinner. I will be CALLING AT 8PM HERE, SO 6PM UTAH TIME!!!! I can talk for maximum one hour... so be ready with stuff to talk about. Tell Cory that I will call and leave him a short message before calling you, if he doesn't answer. I can't call during the day like he asked me to.
We loved the book you sent, we read yesterday, the Dr. Seuss one... it was funny!!!
Mom here. I sent Hillary this story that I glued the words into the book Green Eggs and Ham
I am Lurch
I am Lurch
Missionary for the church.
That Sister Lurch!
That Sister Lurch!
I do not like that Sister Lurch!
Do you like the Mormon Church?
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Would you read the Book of Mormon
here or there?
I would not read it here or there.
I would not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
I will teach you at my house?
You could come over with your spouse.
I will not go into your house.
I will not let you teach my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read itanywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
We can talk about this in a box?
With our latest convert,Brother Fox.
Not in a box.
Not with Brother Fox.
Not in your house.
Not with my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
I’ll come and get you in a car.
We’ll go to church.
It’s not that far!
I would not, could not, in a car.
You may like it.
You will see.
We’ll talk about Joseph Smith and genealogy.
I could not do genealogy, nor Joseph Smith! Lurch, let me be.
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
You won’t indoctrinate my spouse,
so don’t invite us to your house.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I won’t read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
A train! A train! A train! A train!
Could you, would you, on a train!
Not on a train! Not genealogy! Not in a car! Lurch! Let me be!
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
You will not get me or my spouse
to set one foot inside your house.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Say! In the dark?
Here in the dark!
We could teach you stories about Noah’s ark.
I would not, could not, in the dark.
Would you, could you, in the rain?
You’ll have to give up your champagne.
There’s nothing wrong with my champagne.
I’ll need some when I get off this train!
Not Joseph Smith, not genealogy.
I do not like them, Lurch, you see.
Not in a house. Not in a box.
Not with my spouse or Brother Fox.
I will not read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere!
You do not like the Mormon Church?
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Maybe you think Mormons are weird.
Were you told we have horns and a beard?
Mormons have parties with snacks and root beer!
You shouldn’t believe everything you hear!
You know, I kind of like root beer!
And parties are not at all that queer!
I think I’ll give up my champagne.
I hear that stuff can melt your brain!
But no more cigarettes and tea?
I cannot do that! You let me be!
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
I will not come into your house.
And keep your distance from my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it ANYWHERE!
I do not like the Mormon Church!
I do not like it,
Sister Lurch.
You do not like it.
So you say.
Try it! Try it!
And you may.
Try it and you may, I say.
Lurch!
If you will let me be,
I will try it.
You will see.
Say!
I like the Mormon Church!
I do! I like it, Sister Lurch!
And I’ll invite my friends to hear,
and teach them all to love root beer!
I’ll throw away all my champagne,
and head for church on a car or train.
I’ll do my genealogy.
It is so fun, so fun, you see!
We’ll go discuss it in a box.
I’d like to meet your Brother Fox.
And you can take me to your house,
and have the Sisters teach my spouse.
I’ll read the scriptures here and there.
And convert my good friends EVERYWHERE!
I do so like the Mormon Church!
Please! Please, baptize me,
Sister Lurch!
So this was another cold week in Plymouth... well only half the week was cold. The last half of the week was like 30* or it was nice and warm... :P
We haven't found anyone new to teach, but on the coldest day of the week... (11* walking in 5 or 6 inches of snow all day) we found a potential investigator. Because of the holiday's she asked us to come back at the first of the year. We will keep in contact with her until then. That was a big miracle, because most people in this area don't even pretend to be interested. So we are hoping and praying for the best.
We spent most of the week tracting with no success. On Saturday we did meet a really nice couple, and a really nice man. They weren't interested at all, but we were able to have good conversations with them. And it made our 7 hours of tracting in the snow go much faster. haha. So only part of our area has snow.... Luckily we picked those areas for our 2 longest days of the week. So far it hasn't been bad tracting in the snow. We actually have a lot of fun. If it doesnt' get colder, or more snow, then I think I will be able to survive this winter.
So we found out that 6 new sisters came out this transfer. 4 from the MTC, and 2 more temple square sisters..... Sister Gaggini and I were to only sisters in the mission (including the single sr. sisters) that didn't go to transfer meeting..... So that means everyone got changed, and we have no idea what the results were. We tried to ask the elders, but they don't really know any of the sisters, and didn't pay attention to what happened... And anyone who knows me, know that it is driving me crazy to not know! haha. But I'm getting over it. haha.
Yesterday we had a very interesting Christmas program for Sacrament meeting..... Let's just say, they did the best they could with the small branch/ little resources that they had. It was nice though, because all the youth ( well 6 out of the 9) participated, and the primary, plus the 7 person branch choir. They sang songs and had the story of Christ's birth. The highlight of the day though, was all the baked goods we got..... If they would last this long with out going stale, we would probably still be eating them in Feb.... We got a ton of breads (7 loaves), cookies (probably 3-4 dozen), and fudge (like 3 or 4 Tupperware full).... oh, and 10 popcorn balls.....We are going to try to find some other people who could use them, because there is NO way that we will even be able to put a dent into it, before they go bad.
Good news, Rita invited us over for Christmas eve dinner. We didn't have any plans so far, but she called us today and invited us!! That is also a good sign, since she had dropped us. We are excited about that.
We are still working our hearts out trying to find people to teach. It is hard in this busy time of the year, but peoples hearts are definitely softer!!! It's also a wonderful time to reflect on all that Christ did for us!!!! :)
Well I hope you all have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!! I also hope that you can all take some time to think about our Savior. There is a line from the Dec. ensign that says, "There would be no Christmas, if there had not been Easter." (pres. Hinckley said that I believe). Take some time to think about that, and even record your feelings in your journal or on a paper to put in your scriptures or something.
Love you all!!!
Love, Sister Rankin
dear mom
I sent Christmas Cards, one to you , one for the yw,and to gma/pa to your house.... they should have all come together. that is weird if you didn't get it too.... I guess the mail just doesn't like to deliver things to you, for you at your address... WEIRD!!! I got the 2 packages, none from Costco yet though. I sent Ashley's package on Wednesday.... last week. I will take pictures, don't worry. They canceled church for bad weather, even though the weather wasn't even bad.
S. Gaginni is a little better, but a woman in our branch printed out that article about Switzerland (not letting the American missionaries in anymorefor her) to read (which we aren't allowed to read), and it is really worrying her, She hasn't been sleeping well because of it. She said most of the missionaries there are from America.... :S
No new investigators... we think our mission here is to help the branch... seriously, they struggle a lot!
On Christmas we are going to a part member families house, a less active families house, and then an active family for dinner. I will be CALLING AT 8PM HERE, SO 6PM UTAH TIME!!!! I can talk for maximum one hour... so be ready with stuff to talk about. Tell Cory that I will call and leave him a short message before calling you, if he doesn't answer. I can't call during the day like he asked me to.
We loved the book you sent, we read yesterday, the Dr. Seuss one... it was funny!!!
Mom here. I sent Hillary this story that I glued the words into the book Green Eggs and Ham
I am Lurch
I am Lurch
Missionary for the church.
That Sister Lurch!
That Sister Lurch!
I do not like that Sister Lurch!
Do you like the Mormon Church?
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Would you read the Book of Mormon
here or there?
I would not read it here or there.
I would not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
I will teach you at my house?
You could come over with your spouse.
I will not go into your house.
I will not let you teach my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read itanywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
We can talk about this in a box?
With our latest convert,Brother Fox.
Not in a box.
Not with Brother Fox.
Not in your house.
Not with my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
I’ll come and get you in a car.
We’ll go to church.
It’s not that far!
I would not, could not, in a car.
You may like it.
You will see.
We’ll talk about Joseph Smith and genealogy.
I could not do genealogy, nor Joseph Smith! Lurch, let me be.
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
You won’t indoctrinate my spouse,
so don’t invite us to your house.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I won’t read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
A train! A train! A train! A train!
Could you, would you, on a train!
Not on a train! Not genealogy! Not in a car! Lurch! Let me be!
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
You will not get me or my spouse
to set one foot inside your house.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere.
I do not like the Mormon Church.
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Say! In the dark?
Here in the dark!
We could teach you stories about Noah’s ark.
I would not, could not, in the dark.
Would you, could you, in the rain?
You’ll have to give up your champagne.
There’s nothing wrong with my champagne.
I’ll need some when I get off this train!
Not Joseph Smith, not genealogy.
I do not like them, Lurch, you see.
Not in a house. Not in a box.
Not with my spouse or Brother Fox.
I will not read your book here or there.
I will not read it anywhere!
You do not like the Mormon Church?
I do not like it, Sister Lurch.
Maybe you think Mormons are weird.
Were you told we have horns and a beard?
Mormons have parties with snacks and root beer!
You shouldn’t believe everything you hear!
You know, I kind of like root beer!
And parties are not at all that queer!
I think I’ll give up my champagne.
I hear that stuff can melt your brain!
But no more cigarettes and tea?
I cannot do that! You let me be!
I won’t discuss it in a box.
I will not meet with Brother Fox.
I will not come into your house.
And keep your distance from my spouse.
I won’t read your book here or there.
I will not read it ANYWHERE!
I do not like the Mormon Church!
I do not like it,
Sister Lurch.
You do not like it.
So you say.
Try it! Try it!
And you may.
Try it and you may, I say.
Lurch!
If you will let me be,
I will try it.
You will see.
Say!
I like the Mormon Church!
I do! I like it, Sister Lurch!
And I’ll invite my friends to hear,
and teach them all to love root beer!
I’ll throw away all my champagne,
and head for church on a car or train.
I’ll do my genealogy.
It is so fun, so fun, you see!
We’ll go discuss it in a box.
I’d like to meet your Brother Fox.
And you can take me to your house,
and have the Sisters teach my spouse.
I’ll read the scriptures here and there.
And convert my good friends EVERYWHERE!
I do so like the Mormon Church!
Please! Please, baptize me,
Sister Lurch!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Dec 13 not getting transferred
Hello Everyone-
Well transfers came and went. We didn't get a call...... We thought for sure that Sister Gaggini was going to be transferred, but she wasn't. We will be staying together for another six weeks.
This week had some really cold temperatures. Until Sat. it was in the high teens- low twenties all week... Saturday was warm, it was 31*. Yesterday was even warmer, it was 39*. So far today, it is 49*..... WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!?
We had a pretty slow week. Our teaching pool is now down to 2 people. :( That is not fun. So we are doing a lot of looking... not so much finding. We are REALLY trying hard to find some new ways of finding, so that we can teach people here in Plymouth.
Last Monday we had district P-day. It was so fun. We went to go bowling, when we got there it was not a normal bowling ally. Okay, picture this. Six people from Utah, one from AZ, and one from Switzerland... We walk into the bowling ally, and there were no bowling balls.... and the pins were weird. We were so confused. In New England they have what you all Candle Stick bowling. You get 3 throws every time, and you use a 2 1/2 lb. ball.... with no holes. Needless today, it was really funny, and all of us did terrible!!! But it was fun.... we also had to keep our own score. Sister Gaggini kept cheating, so I would have taken 2nd place, but she kept putting the wrong score in for me, so I tied for 3rd. haha. Then we had to run to the mall so I could return some shoes, while there, we took a picture with Santa. Then we went to the church and played some games, then all went to dinner at this one place.... Guess what... i tried Sushi and a muscle..... :S Not so good. (Videos coming soon...)
Wednesday was Sister Gaggini's one year mark. We had a "party" for her that night. We made a music video, and just had fun. It was a much needed fun session. haha.
We have been doing a lot of tracting, and not finding anyone home, so I don't really have anything exciting to tell this week. The Marsh's dropped us on Tuesday. :( That was a HUGE bummer!!!!!!!
I can't believe Friday is my half way mark!!! Crazy!!!!!!! Nine months out, nine to go!
Well we are trying to stay warm and happy...... Merry Christmas season to you all!!!
Love, Sister Rankin
Well transfers came and went. We didn't get a call...... We thought for sure that Sister Gaggini was going to be transferred, but she wasn't. We will be staying together for another six weeks.
This week had some really cold temperatures. Until Sat. it was in the high teens- low twenties all week... Saturday was warm, it was 31*. Yesterday was even warmer, it was 39*. So far today, it is 49*..... WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!?
We had a pretty slow week. Our teaching pool is now down to 2 people. :( That is not fun. So we are doing a lot of looking... not so much finding. We are REALLY trying hard to find some new ways of finding, so that we can teach people here in Plymouth.
Last Monday we had district P-day. It was so fun. We went to go bowling, when we got there it was not a normal bowling ally. Okay, picture this. Six people from Utah, one from AZ, and one from Switzerland... We walk into the bowling ally, and there were no bowling balls.... and the pins were weird. We were so confused. In New England they have what you all Candle Stick bowling. You get 3 throws every time, and you use a 2 1/2 lb. ball.... with no holes. Needless today, it was really funny, and all of us did terrible!!! But it was fun.... we also had to keep our own score. Sister Gaggini kept cheating, so I would have taken 2nd place, but she kept putting the wrong score in for me, so I tied for 3rd. haha. Then we had to run to the mall so I could return some shoes, while there, we took a picture with Santa. Then we went to the church and played some games, then all went to dinner at this one place.... Guess what... i tried Sushi and a muscle..... :S Not so good. (Videos coming soon...)
Wednesday was Sister Gaggini's one year mark. We had a "party" for her that night. We made a music video, and just had fun. It was a much needed fun session. haha.
We have been doing a lot of tracting, and not finding anyone home, so I don't really have anything exciting to tell this week. The Marsh's dropped us on Tuesday. :( That was a HUGE bummer!!!!!!!
I can't believe Friday is my half way mark!!! Crazy!!!!!!! Nine months out, nine to go!
Well we are trying to stay warm and happy...... Merry Christmas season to you all!!!
Love, Sister Rankin
Monday, December 6, 2010
week 5 of transfer 6
Hello everyone-
This week was great. We had a wonderful three day training in Manchester. It sort of started on a rough foot though.... We got picked up by a Sr. sister and another sister missionary. When we were leaving our apartment, the Sr. sister slipped on ice, and face planted it into the ground. Instantly her knee was swollen, and she cut her eye brow.... so we took care of her, and then I had to drive her car down to Manchester (I was the only other one who can drive.). So she came away with a jacked up knee, black eye, cut eye brow, bruised chin, cheek and hands. :(
But it was SO much fun to see all the sisters, and actually get to now them. I didn't really know any of them, except the 3 who had been my companions... But now I know all the sisters, and I love them!!!! We had so much fun! On Wednesday, I kind of got on President Wilkey's "black list." He had some hats, and he put one on and asked people what he looked like with it on. I said he looked like a Cute little old man..... Well... I will never live that one down. He kept pulling pranks on me the rest of the 2 days... in front of everyone. It was funny though!!! It was so spiritual as well. I learned a lot, and it was a nice "break" from the typical missionary work. We also had a clothing swap on Wednesday night. I got some rain boots!!! Yay!!! We laughed a lot, and we all want to serve together now.... but in the next two transfers we will be getting 9 new sisters.... So basically everyone who is out now, will be training with in the next two transfers. EeeK!!
Other than that, we had a pretty slow week... Rita dropped us :( and no one showed up at church again this week. Our most solid investigator, can't come to church yet. (special circumstances) So yeah. Bro. Marsh might not be getting baptized on the 15th, since he hasn't been to church for a month now. We have to talk to his still, and get everything figured out. So we will see.
Well Christmas is coming, time is flying, and it's getting cold. It is snowing right now. :( It wouldn't be bad, if the temp. didn't get so low. haha.
And I won't be writing any letters this week, so if you are waiting for me to write you back, I'm sorry, it won't be this week.... hopefully next week!!!
Love you all!
Love, Sister Rankin
This week was great. We had a wonderful three day training in Manchester. It sort of started on a rough foot though.... We got picked up by a Sr. sister and another sister missionary. When we were leaving our apartment, the Sr. sister slipped on ice, and face planted it into the ground. Instantly her knee was swollen, and she cut her eye brow.... so we took care of her, and then I had to drive her car down to Manchester (I was the only other one who can drive.). So she came away with a jacked up knee, black eye, cut eye brow, bruised chin, cheek and hands. :(
But it was SO much fun to see all the sisters, and actually get to now them. I didn't really know any of them, except the 3 who had been my companions... But now I know all the sisters, and I love them!!!! We had so much fun! On Wednesday, I kind of got on President Wilkey's "black list." He had some hats, and he put one on and asked people what he looked like with it on. I said he looked like a Cute little old man..... Well... I will never live that one down. He kept pulling pranks on me the rest of the 2 days... in front of everyone. It was funny though!!! It was so spiritual as well. I learned a lot, and it was a nice "break" from the typical missionary work. We also had a clothing swap on Wednesday night. I got some rain boots!!! Yay!!! We laughed a lot, and we all want to serve together now.... but in the next two transfers we will be getting 9 new sisters.... So basically everyone who is out now, will be training with in the next two transfers. EeeK!!
Other than that, we had a pretty slow week... Rita dropped us :( and no one showed up at church again this week. Our most solid investigator, can't come to church yet. (special circumstances) So yeah. Bro. Marsh might not be getting baptized on the 15th, since he hasn't been to church for a month now. We have to talk to his still, and get everything figured out. So we will see.
Well Christmas is coming, time is flying, and it's getting cold. It is snowing right now. :( It wouldn't be bad, if the temp. didn't get so low. haha.
And I won't be writing any letters this week, so if you are waiting for me to write you back, I'm sorry, it won't be this week.... hopefully next week!!!
Love you all!
Love, Sister Rankin
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