Ogden Mission Blog: More Fun Events

Elder Crestani - darling, isn't he?!

Waiting in the drizzle

Emergency rain poncho - stylin'!

Shivering Elders but buff elderly lady :)

And awaaay we go!

Success! Our second FHE group is officially off the ground. It started small but has great promise for more attendees. A recent convert brother brought his non-member wife, and the FHE was hosted by a great member woman and her non-member husband. We enjoyed a short lesson and discussion, then we played Chicken Foot (a variation on Dominoes). Of course, refreshments followed. :) Our third FHE group inaugurates this coming week. It is a non-threatening way for less-actives and investigators to gain exposure to the gospel and enjoy some sociality.

We continue to visit a couple in Robbinsville up North. He served as the first Branch President in Murphy years ago. He has carried hurt feelings for a long time and still refuses to come to Church. However, they allow us to visit them about every two weeks. We have begun having a short lesson and discussion, beginning and ending with prayer. Last time we even began with I Am a Child of God. He has agreed to allow some others to come next time. Little does he know that we are holding a FHE ;), which he wouldn't agree to earlier.
Then we took turns riding in the Bulldog up an old wagon trail up the mountain, crossing three streams, bumping over boulders and fallen trees. It was a blast!

Our Food Pantry turn was this week again. It's always a lift and a humbling experience to serve less fortunate people there. We even encounter people we know. We try to make them feel comfortable and not embarrassed. Who knows when any one of us may fall into the same circumstances?

We were able to visit a few less-active members away out in the woods. They are always surprised that we bother to find them out there, but also pleased. It's always an adventure.

The Addiction Recovery Program is held each week. So far we have had one person come once. Oh well. We go anyway in case someone shows up. We have had business type cards printed with the information about ADR to pass out to anyone who might be interested in getting the help. Hopefully some who need this will actually start coming.

Occasionally we get a distress call from someone needing help with a broken-down car, or in need of a ride somewhere, or desiring a blessing. Lynn has given more blessings here already than he did in a year at home. It's a privilege and a spiritual experience for him and me, too.

Saturday the young Elders ran the 5k Hospital Run. Lynn and I did the 2-mile Heart Walk. It was to raise funds for equipment for the hospital here. It rained steadily the entire time, so we were drenched, but the weather wasn't cold. It was really fun!

Autumn is beginning here, but the leaves haven't really started to turn color much yet. The temperatures are cooler and more comfortable, and a jacket is beginning to feel good. We miss the wonderful Utah fruit, and I even miss bottling peaches! Fruit here hasn't been good this year. Guess we just have to settle for canned stuff from the store.