tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36608506625841185132024-03-04T20:14:45.178-08:00Elder Devon Rash - South Africa Johannesburg MissionElder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-68346766956953781352019-09-04T15:13:00.000-07:002019-09-04T15:15:56.924-07:00Week 104: Welcome Home<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>From Devon's Mom: We are so grateful for all those who loved Devon, served Devon, served WITH Devon, and took care of him while in South Africa. We sent a boy to serve for two years in Johannesburg, South Africa and received a man home on August 22nd, 2019. Thank you South Africa for shaping him into the man he is today. Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant! Welcome HOME!</em></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saying Goodbye to President and Sis. Leavitt</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-14462770350631303702019-08-19T10:40:00.004-07:002019-08-19T10:40:52.740-07:00Week 103: For the last time
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week was amazing, and to
top it off Sibu was baptized on Sunday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have never met someone so excited for their baptism and what it means for them
in their life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">You serve your whole 2 years
never thinking this day would come, but now that it has I don't know what to
think or say. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have truly come to see
and know that this is the Lord's work. The gathering of scattered Israel has
begun. We each play a vital role in bringing to pass this work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have come to know of the joy that comes from
taking part in this work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that
this was not just a 2 year assignment but a lifelong calling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I spent the first 18 years of
my life avoiding conversation with complete strangers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I missed out on so much in those 18 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never knew it was possible to feel so much
love for someone you just met on the street. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never knew how much a complete stranger
could change and influence your life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
came to South Africa nearly 3 years ago with everyone being a complete
stranger; I will now leave this beautiful land with a family that will forever
have a piece of my heart. This family consists of hundreds of people I have met
and associated with over the past 3 years. They have each been an instrument in
God's hands to help me become the person I will leave South Africa being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">These past two years have
been filled with tears of joy, laughter, heartache, hardship, rejection, and
the Spirit. Although they haven't been the easiest two years they have been
well worth it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am eternally grateful
for my decision to serve the Lord for these two years; there is nowhere else He
would have wanted me to be than here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">During my time here I have
come to a realization of my purpose in this life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have gained an eternal perspective which
will serve me throughout my life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
developed a personal and intimate relationship with my Heavenly Father and
elder brother, Jesus Christ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They love
me. The Savior's atonement is real and infinite. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have felt of the cleansing and strengthening
power of Christ's atonement in my life as I have humbled myself and submitted
to God's will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The past two years have
established a foundation for the years to come. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that this is Christ's church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that we have a living prophet on the
earth today who warns us of the adversary's moves. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that nearly 200 years ago, God in his
infinite love, appeared to a young boy to usher in the dispensation of the
fullness of times and to restore sacred truths and Christ's priesthood power
back to the earth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would invite those
who don't know this for themselves to be willing to find out. The knowledge of
its truthfulness I gained nearly 3 years ago has changed my life. I have never
been happier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I testify that what the Apostle
Paul says is true, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
2 Corithians 5:17. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I love you all and am
grateful for all your love, support, and prayers the past 3 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">For the last time,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elder Rash</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">P.S. Everyone is invited to
come and hear about the experiences I've had in South Africa the past two
years. I will be sharing them this Sunday, August 25th, 2019 at</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 pm at </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">618 South Signal Butte Road</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">MESA, Arizona 85208<br />
United States<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-67951365280589518082019-08-12T09:49:00.001-07:002019-08-12T09:49:33.297-07:00Week 102: Mercy and Justice
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I wish I could put into words
the feelings I've been having. My time here in South Africa has been something
I will forever treasure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elder Gabriel and I have been
volunteering at a home for the mentally disabled. For people with down
syndrome, autism, and other disabilities. This has brought a special light and
joy to Elder Gabriel and I every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. We have been
able to serve around such sweet spirits and interact with others not of our
faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I was asked to lead the
Elders Quorum discussion in the Centurion 2nd ward yesterday. The discussion
was on Elder Tad R. Callisters talk about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was anticipating just the Elders Quorum, but
after sacrament meeting the bishop invited the entire Relief Society to join us
as well. During my preparation for the discussion I was able to better
understand the relationship between mercy and justice. Elder Callister shared a
story, which follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">"Suppose
for a moment a man contemplating an exhilarating free fall makes a rash
decision and spontaneously jumps from a small plane. After doing so, he quickly
realizes the foolishness of his actions. He wants to land safely, but there is
an obstacle—the law of gravity. He moves his arms with astounding speed,
hoping to fly, but to no avail. He positions his body to float or glide to slow
the descent, but the law of gravity is unrelenting and unmerciful. He tries to
reason with this basic law of nature: “It was a mistake. I will never do it
again.” But his pleas fall on deaf ears. The law of gravity knows no
compassion; it makes no exceptions. Fortuitously, though, the man suddenly
feels something on his back. His friend in the plane, sensing the moment of
foolishness, had placed a parachute there just before the jump. He finds the
rip cord and pulls it. Relieved, he floats safely to the ground. We might ask, <b>“Was
the law of gravity violated, or did that parachute work within that law to
provide a safe landing?”</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">In this story mercy is
compared to the parachute. Justice is compared to the law of gravity. If the
parachute would have deployed on its own it would have robbed justice. However,
because the man finally came to his senses and realized the parachute was there
and pulled the ripcord the parachute worked within the law of
gravity/justice. Likewise in our lives, when we sin we foolishly jump out
of the plane. Like this man we have a friend who placed a parachute on our
back, Jesus Christ. The only way for us not to fall to our imminent death
(spiritual death) is to realize that there is only one way to overcome our rash
decision (sin) which is through the parachute (Atonement of Jesus Christ) and
that we must through our own conscious decision pull the rip cord
(repent). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Alma 42: 24-25</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">24 For behold, justice exerciseth all his demands, and
also mercy claimeth all which is her own; and thus, none but the truly penitent
are saved.<br />
25 What, do ye suppose that mercy can rob justice? I say unto you, Nay; not one
whit. If so, God would cease to be God.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I am eternally grateful for a
loving Heavenly Father who through his mercy and love provided a way for us to
overcome sin. I know that as we humble ourselves, and pull the ripcord which
has been provided for us, we may each land safely and return to live with our
Heavenly Father once again. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Love, Elder Rash</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elder Gabriel and I have been
quite busy juggling appointments with members and people we are teaching in
both Centurion 1 and 2. By the end of the day we can't seem to figure out where
all the time went.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We were able to have an
awesome lesson with Caleb and Nushka this week, well two actually. On Tuesday,
as we were driving, an impression came to me that we needed to call them to
schedule a time to visit them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon
as I told my companion, we looked to the side and saw Caleb walking down the
road. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stopped the car and starting
talking with him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He invited us to meet
him and Nushka at a sports bar down the road so that we could talk. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, when we arrived Caleb just wanted to
have a casual conversation about life and to play a game of pool. While I spoke
with him Elder Gabriel had the opportunity to have a more spiritual
conversation with Nushka. After about an hour we scheduled to visit them on
Thursday. After leaving Elder Gabriel shared with me the conversation he had
with Nushka. We immediately ran to the chapel where we downloaded some
inspirational messages that we felt she needed to hear. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Gabriel and I both felt a prompting that
we shouldn't wait to show these to her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
immediately called them and asked if we could come visit them at their home in
30 minutes. When we arrived we had a wonderful lesson about how God understands
each of us and about the atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we left their home there was a light
emanating from Nushka that was not previously there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Thursday we were then able
to have another lesson with them where we spoke about God, his nature, and the
Plan of Salvation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we've been
preparing a lot for Sibo's baptism. She is scheduled to be baptized on August
18th. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Gabriel and I were both a
bit concerned that she may not fully have a testimony of the Restored Gospel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday these concerns were put at ease. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Gabriel and I both felt that we needed
to ask her the baptismal interview questions to receive a spiritual
confirmation if she is ready for baptism. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we asked her the questions she began asking
us questions as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These were types
of questions that she had never asked in the past 3 months of us teaching her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These questions brought the confirmation of
her desire to repent, and her testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
She will be interviewed tomorrow night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">An interesting scripture I
read and understood this week. 1 Nephi 15:27:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">27 "And I said
unto them that the water which my father saw was filthiness; and so much was his mind swallowed up in other
things that he beheld not the filthiness of the water."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-92082970557315788722019-07-29T13:14:00.000-07:002019-07-29T13:14:28.132-07:00Week 100: A mission is full of Highs and Lows
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week was a roller
coaster of emotions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It had its highs
and some major lows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Unfortunately this week Chris
informed us he would not continue meeting with us. We love him dearly and will
continue the friendship that we have developed. He is an amazing man. <span style="font-size: 14pt;">The work goes on however! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week, just like past
weeks, we have seen the Lord bless us countless times. Many members we have
spoken with this week have informed us of friends and family members who would
love to meet with us. We've had people bring their friends to church and we've
had people, who are searching for the truth, just walk into church! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week I experienced
arguably one of the happiest days of my mission... Nearly 3 years ago as I was
serving in Protea Glen and as my companion and I walked the streets we stopped
a young man named Mncedisi. After a quick conversation and leaving him with a
Plan of Salvation pamphlet we scheduled to meet with him at his home a few days
later. Mncedisi was baptized in December 2016 roughly two weeks after I
returned home. This past Saturday I had the sacred privilege of listening to
him as he opened and read his mission call... Mncedisi has been called to serve
in the Botswana Namibia Mission and reports to the Johannesburg Missionary
Training Center on Thursday, September 12th, 2019. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I could describe the joy I have
received from participating in this sacred work of gathering scattered
Israel. D&C 18:15</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">15 And if it so be
that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and
bring, <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">s</span>ave it be one soul unto
me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash</span></div>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-58804560181789814952019-07-29T13:09:00.001-07:002019-07-29T13:09:55.763-07:00Week 99: The Lord puts people in our paths
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Last Sunday a couple walked
into church and this week we were able to meet with them. They are awesome!
They are both in their mid 20's. When we arrived at their home they were very
welcoming. Shortly after us arriving Caleb kept mentioning to Nooshka that she
should go grab that book (Book of Mormon). I then grabbed one out of my bag and
asked if this was the book they were referring to. Indeed it was. Because we
hadn't given them one we asked where they had gotten one. Nooshka explained
that her mom had given her her library of books and the Book of Mormon was part
of it. We asked if they knew that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints used the Book of Mormon when they chose to come to church that Sunday.
They both didn't know and even at that time didn't know. Nooshka explained that
she was raised in a loose home where she wasn't really raised having a
relationship with God and Christ. She was wanting to go to a church and as she
walked past the church earlier in the week she felt impressed that they should
come on Sunday. She expressed her great desire to have a relationship with God
and to get to know Christ. As we were talking Nooshka asked "Does it take
long?". We asked what she was referring too and she said "To build a
relationship with God and to feel his presence?" Joy filled my heart as
she asked these soul searching questions. We were able to testify to her of God's
love for her and her ability to speak with him. I wish I could adequately describe
Nooshka's sincere desire to find truth and draw closer to God. Elder Gabriel
and I couldn't stop smiling as we left their home. I'm grateful the Lord
allowed our paths to cross.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<em><strong>Note from Mom: Devon had his last Zone Conference this week. He didn't share anything with me about it; but sent a bunch of pictures from it. Looks like it was a wonderful time and he got to say goodbye to several missionaries that he loves.</strong></em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posterity: Son (Elder Bindrup), grandson (Elder Carlson)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Dupaix</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posterity: Missing a few generations - great grandson (Elder Taylor), <br />
great, great grandson (Elder Nganda)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Bowden...found out he is a family friends nephew. CRAZY!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Mthembu</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-47861792066478113192019-07-15T12:18:00.000-07:002019-07-15T12:18:35.109-07:00Week 98: Love of temples, fasting and prayer
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week has been great! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We've been trying to make the most of the time
that I have remaining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we had the
opportunity to attend the temple. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love
the temple and the time it allows you to ponder and receive answers to questions
you have. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was my final time attending
the temple here in South Africa as a full-time missionary. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will miss it deeply. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm grateful I've had a temple so close to me
over these past 2 years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">A few weeks ago we had a
coordinating council with members of the Centurion 1st ward. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The missionary work has been struggling in
this ward for quite some time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
counseling we came to the conclusion that we needed to do a 40 day fast. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So two weeks ago the members of our ward, as
well as us, started fasting for 40 days!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well not quite. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How the 40 day fast works is each day for 40
days there is a family or person who signs up to fast for a particular day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So each day for the next 40 days there will
always be someone in the ward who will be fasting for missionary work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been great!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have already seen a huge difference in the
work because of it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past week we
found 3 new people to teach and many other potentials. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At church on Sunday we had 4 people, we are
teaching, come to church! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is the
most Centurion 1st ward has had in a long time. Three of these people came for
the very first time! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have had
numerous members approach us and tell us they have someone that they will be
bringing to church or that they will be referring us to. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole atmosphere of the ward has changed! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The members have recognized the change and
progress, we all attribute it to the faith we have been exercising through the
40 day fast. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fasting works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Earlier this week I was
reflecting on the past 3 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I did
so I remembered an answer to a prayer that I received nearly 3 years ago,
through the scriptures. Although I received the answer I didn't see the results
come forth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It caused a lot of
questioning in my life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I've
reflected this past week I have seen how the results have been unfolding and
have come to fruition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know Heavenly
Father answers prayers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the
answers come immediately to bring us comfort and show unto us that He is there;
however, the results, more often than not, come in His perfect timing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-72807093448970631752019-07-09T14:05:00.001-07:002019-07-15T12:23:21.948-07:00Week 97: Refiner's Fire<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">As I reflect on this past
week it seems we taught many lessons in regards to the refiner's fire. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who
loves me enough to heat me up in the furnace, beat me with a hammer, and cool
me off. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it wasn't for this process
that He puts us through we would forever remain a dull piece of metal full of
impurities. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God knows the beautiful
masterpiece that He wants us to be and that we can become. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes we bring hardship and trials upon
ourselves through our own choices; other times they are given to us from our
Heavenly Father. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May we each strive to
make sure we don't bring trials and hardship upon ourselves through our
disobedience to Gods commandments and that we bear the trials God graciously
gives us with patience and joy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
each becoming a beautiful and unique masterpiece.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<em>* Note from mom: Devon spent his P-Day with his Zone going on a hike. They had a great time and I got lots of pictures and videos from their adventure.</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On their way to a Zone Activity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found a river with a cable chair to cross the river....CRAZY</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reminds him of home</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I saw a pillar of light...."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cable Car ride....EEEKKKKK!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He made it!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-49187105530802802622019-07-09T13:48:00.004-07:002019-07-15T12:23:55.526-07:00Week 96: The Spirit knows ALL things<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week has been great. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have seen the Lord completely change the
work in the Centurion area since we chose to rely on Him and not on
ourselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The past 2 weeks we have been
teaching a man named Chris. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We found
Chris one night at about 10:45 pm, while we were sleeping... No but seriously. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we were sleeping our phone starting
buzzing. I rolled out of bed to check what it was and it turned out to be a
media referral! A member of the church, from Utah, met Chris while in Spain. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They talked a bit and he agreed to have her
send his number to us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In her message to
us she mentioned how he is a bit hesitant to have us visit him but that he said
he would attend church that week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
sent Chris a message informing him about ourselves and church. He quickly and
eagerly responded informing us that he would be at church. I am happy to report,
he came to church 2 weeks ago as well as yesterday and we met with him twice
this past week. When we met him the first time, his exact words were "I
want to learn about these things for myself, not believe what is on the
internet." The lessons we've had with him have been awesome and evidence
of his desire to learn and find the truth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He expressed to us that he has been searching
for something that is missing for a while now. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We love Chris!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Tuesday we had an exchange
with the Zone Leaders. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the
opportunity to go with Elder Papenfuss (Salt Lake City, Utah) to his area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a blast together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are suppose to be going home together but
due to his school starting early he'll be leaving 3 weeks before me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a great example to me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a pretty funny experience together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The area we were in is a township. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We began tracting because our appointment fell
through. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We knocked on one door and an
old Gogo (grandma) came to the door. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
kindly greeted her in her native language, usually that puts a big smile on
their face. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not this time, a big scowl
remained on her face. After saying a few more things to her in her native
tongue she abruptly slammed the door on our faces!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Papenfuss and I died laughing! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We couldn't believe what had just happened.
That never happens in township. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a
great day and exchange.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We had interviews with
President Leavitt on Wednesday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
are always amazing and motivating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
and I had the opportunity to study together about the enabling power of Jesus
Christ and His atonement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Saturday we had an
exchange with our District Leader. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
the privilege of being with Elder Mendes (Brazil) in my area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Mendes is hilarious! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a great time together, it was mostly
filled with laughs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">At church on Sunday there was
something that stood out to me from one of the talks given. He quoted Alma
7:10-13. I have read these versus many times but this time around I learned
something I hadn't before. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem
which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen
vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost,
and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.
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11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of
every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take
upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
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12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which
bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels
may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, <b>that he may know according
to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.</b>
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13 <b>Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth
according to the flesh</b> that he might take upon him the sins of his people,
that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his
deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We learn and know that the
Spirit knows all things. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus Christ
knows every pain, sorrow, affliction, sickness, temptation, and sin that we
have ever felt or experienced. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could
have received this knowledge from the Spirit but due to His love for us and
desire to be able to succor us to the best of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His ability, He suffered according to the
flesh to receive that knowledge through personal experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exchanges with Elder Mendes from Brazil</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Mendes, Devon's District Leader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Gabriel with a less-active and Elder Rash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steering wheel on the wrong side...sure hope he gets used to <br />
driving on the RIGHT side when he gets home</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-67765353716961935052019-06-24T08:03:00.001-07:002019-06-24T08:03:34.522-07:00Week 95: Receiving instruction from a General Authority
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we had our mission
tour with Elder Joni Koch of the area presidency. Elder Koch was Ryland's
mission president. It was cool being able to learn from the man my brother
learned from while serving in the Mozambique, Maputo Mission. What was even
cooler was being able to be interviewed by Elder Koch. Through his training I
was reminded of why I am here on a mission. That reason simply being, joy. Joy
is what the Gospel of Jesus Christ has brought me. It is what motivated me to
serve a mission. It is what motivates me each and every day to go out and share
the gospel with others. Joy is what I see come into the lives of those who
truly apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their life. This joy comes from the cleansing,
redeeming, and enabling power of the atonement of Jesus Christ. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Rash with Elder Erickson who goes home in 3 weeks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zone Conference with Pres. and Sis. Koch...Elder Rash asked to lead the music.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devon's Zone with the Koch's</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pres. and Sis. Leavitt + Pres. and Sis. Koch = Best Mission President's and wives EVER!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being instructed by Elder Koch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A member sent me this picture during the week! <br />
What a HANDSOME Missionary!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-66907538725287203872019-06-18T09:24:00.000-07:002019-06-18T09:24:11.004-07:00Week 94: Prayer with Fasting brings forth miracles
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well this week my testimony
of fasting was strengthened. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The work in Centurion has
been struggling for some time now. While tracting this week, the response we
received from one man after knocking on his gate was the straw that broke the
camel's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>back. I am one who is able to respond to
rejection with a smile on my face but this one was hard. It caused much
frustration to boil over and a lot of pondering. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The next day during our
weekly planning, my companion and I both felt that we should fast for the area.
So we did. Moments after completing our fast we decided to phone two potential
people who we have been trying to get a hold of for the past 3 weeks. They both
answered this time and were both still excited to meet with us. On Sunday, we
were expecting a young man to come to church who we had been playing basketball
with lately. Just as church began we received a phone call from him informing
us that he was at the gate. As my companion and I walked to the gate we were
expecting to see a young man standing at the gate waiting to be let in.
Instead, a young man and his whole family pulled up to the gate in a car!!!!!
Aphiwe not only came to church but he brought his mom and siblings! It was a
great sight to see and surely an answer to a plea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I know that as our desires
are aligned with the Lord's as we fast for those things we desperately need and
desire He will grant them unto you. Never underestimate the power of prayer and
fasting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading to an early morning workout</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In his area there is a light rail that they can take and talk with lots of people </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To many in South Africa, he is an Angel sent from Heaven</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my boy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They really must've loved these brownies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Rash and Elder Gabriel...best of friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bonding like boys do.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twice a week they have been going to their Bishop's house and<br />
he runs them through an intense work out. Devon is loving it.</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-36557290855991614492019-06-11T12:29:00.002-07:002019-06-11T12:29:31.761-07:00Week 93: Looking forward to being a Member Missionary
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week has been great! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were able to meet with a sister named Sibo
who came to church last week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She shared
with us her story of the old life she use to live before she was involved in a
tragic car accident that left her in the hospital for 7 months. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had to learn how to talk, walk, and speak
all over again. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had an awesome lesson
with her speaking about the atonement, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and
how she can be made clean through repentance and baptism. We invited her
to baptism for the 14th of July. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
super excited to help her progress and feel the healing and redeeming power of
the atonement in her life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I am so grateful for my time
to serve as a full-time missionary but I can't begin to describe the excitement
and privilege it will be to be a member missionary. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't think we truly understand what a
privilege it is for us as members of the restored Church of Jesus Christ to
minister to those not of our faith and to share with them what has brought so
much light and joy into our lives. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Missionary
work as a member missionary is not only more effective but it is so much
easier! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don't have rules that
restrict you from giving others rides which gives you a prime opportunity to
speak about the gospel and serve your fellow brothers and sisters. Or rules
that limit you to your access and ability to socialize with others not of our
faith in a natural way. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A white shirt,
tie, and name tag can be intimidating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
would love to invite my neighbors over for dinner so that they can feel of the
spirit that resides in our flat but unfortunately we can't. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as a member you can. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just takes small and simple acts of love,
friendship, and kindness to bless someone's life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please take advantage of the tools and
resources that you have as a member missionary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Love, Elder Rash</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found something to remind him of home</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span>Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-69233190327957017822019-06-03T12:05:00.001-07:002019-06-03T12:05:14.421-07:00Week 92: This is where I am meant to be....
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This week has been amazing!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I could put into words how great my
first week here in Centurion has been. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have had many experiences in the past week that have brought the confirmation
that this is where I am meant to be. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My first night in the area we went and had dinner
with a sister in the ward. Long story short we discovered that we were both
from Mesa, AZ and had a few connections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We spent most of the week tracting. We have changed
our approach and we have seen a lot of success. We are able to have more
friendly conversations with people and in the end offer our service to
them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">You may remember in my last area, I talked about how
amazing our Relief Society president was. Well I just went from a ward with the
best Relief Society president to a ward with the greatest Elders Quorum
president!!! Once again I wish I could put into words how great Bro. Kevin is. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We spent all day on Sunday visiting less
active members. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the confirmations that I received that this
is where I am meant to be came as I met Kevin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is very in-tune with the spirit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The Centurion 1st and 2nd wards are amazing! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely the biggest wards I have ever
served in. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our area is huge! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably my second biggest area on mission,
behind Phokeng. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes it difficult
and causes us to plan more efficiently but it means there is a ton of work to
be done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My companion, Elder Gabriel (from Brazil) is
amazing! We get along super well, share tons of laughs together, and work hard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">A lesson I learned this week is when you receive a
prompting to share something with someone, even someone you have just met, do
it. As I did this, about an hour later I received a witness that the prompting
was from the spirit and it reassured me that this is where I am meant to be
serving my last 3 months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Love, Elder Rash</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>Note from mom: No pictures OF my boy this week, but he spent his P-Day at the Zoo! So enjoy all the pictures of animals....seriously, this is what I got today...tons of pictures and videos of animals!!! I spared you all by just sharing a few of the many pictures!</em></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's the name of the king from Madagascar? This is him!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-57182466125207233932019-05-27T15:16:00.003-07:002019-06-03T12:06:02.557-07:00Week 91: Saying Goodbye to Florida and HELLO to Centurion<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">With us preparing for
transfers tomorrow I don't have too much time to email. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well..... I will be
transferred. My time here in the Florida 1st ward has gone by very fast. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every area I have served in I have been able
to learn something new. My time spent in this area reminds me of the words
spoken in the Book of Ether chapter 12 versus 27 and 37:</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">"27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them
their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace
is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble
themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become
strong unto them. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">37 And because thou hast seen thy weakness thou shalt
be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared
in the mansions of my Father."</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This area has definitely
shown me my weaknesses and I am excited for the opportunity I know have to go
out to my new area and work on them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">My new companion will be Elder
Gabriel, from Brazil. My new area is Centurion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is an Afrikaaner town out near Pretoria. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We well be covering two wards. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been told the members are amazing and
feed missionaries like crazy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if I
come home looking like a potato you now know why. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we witnessed the
power of prayer and the priesthood. About 2 weeks ago we visited our Relief
Society President sister Mbele. She was preparing to head to Durban to have an
operation on a hernia that had been discovered. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had us come over so that we could give her
a blessing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She told us that she would
be in Durban until July since she would be staying there to recover. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we gave her a blessing and she went her
way. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we were sitting in church on
Sunday, Sis. Mbele came walking in the door. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First thing that came to my mind was that she
heard I was being transferred and couldn't help but hurry back to hear my
testimony lol. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After church we began
speaking with her and she shared with us the miracle that happened in her life.
When she got to Durban the doctors took some x-rays and cat scans. After much
analyzing, the doctors proceeded to tell her that there was no hernia and that
she would no longer need to have surgery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sis. Mbele is a woman of much faith and this
miracle is a product of that faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ether 12:12-16</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">"12 For if there be no faith among the children
of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until
after their faith.<br />
13 Behold, it was the faith of Alma and Amulek that caused the prison to tumble
to the earth.<br />
14 Behold, it was the faith of Nephi and Lehi that wrought the change upon the
Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost.<br />
15 Behold, it was the faith of Ammon and his brethren which wrought so great a
miracle among the Lamanites.</span></i><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">16 Yea, and even all they who wrought
miracles wrought them by faith, even those who were before Christ and also
those who were after."<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Note from mom: Devon was sad to say goodbye to all the amazing people he met in Florida. But he is super excited for his new area and working hard all the way to the end! Mom is sad because now that he is leaving the office, he will have to give up his smart phone and go back to using a flip phone....which means no more P-Day texting and sending him pictures throughout the week. This is going to be a LOOOONG 12 weeks!</em></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being silly with Millicent, Elder Rash, Angela, and Gabby</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now being serious</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mcunu Family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sibanda Family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Yusuf Family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mtombeni Family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Alexander Family</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-77683024051427660912019-05-20T14:36:00.001-07:002019-05-20T14:36:11.765-07:00Week 90: Never a dull moment...
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Man was this an eventful and
busy week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">It started off with an
unexpected two day long exchange on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday night we
received a phone call that my "son", Elder Bindrup, had been hit by a
taxi while he was biking in his area. We rushed to the office to assist in
getting some things situated for him. Thankfully we found out it was not too
serious. He had some serious gashes on his hands, road rash on his arm, and a
swollen right leg. He was released from the hospital the next day. Because of
this incident we were able to be reunited as companions for 2 days. We had a
great time and it was amazing to see how much he has grown in a year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Friday we were able to
attend the Temple. While there I was able to see Nqobile (a recent convert from
Rynfield while I was there.) He has been volunteering at the Self Reliance
office for the past couple months. While talking to him he informed me that he
recently received the Melchizedek! That definitely made my day. Later that
evening we had an amazing lesson with the Yusuf family (a colored family that
we have been teaching for a month or so that Elder Spencer and I found
tracting.) We had a great lesson about the Plan of Salvation but focused on our
life on earth. At the end of the lesson the spirit directed us to invite them
to be baptized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we did so Bro. and
Sis. Yusuf unanimously accepted. We had invited them to church in the past but
they had always mentioned how they had Cricket games on the weekend and would
be too busy to come. However, at the end of this lesson Sis. Yusuf asked
"Where is the church again?" anytime someone asks this question, as a
missionary, you get very excited it typically means they are interested in
coming. We proceeded to invite them to church and they said they would
definitely visit and would probably be able to make it next week. We invited
Bro. Yusuf to close the lesson with a prayer. Hesitant, yet willing, he offered
the simplest, yet most sincere prayer I have ever heard on my mission. As he
asked Heavenly Father to confirm the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, the
spirit almost simultaneously came upon us. After the prayer and lesson Bro.
Yusuf made a comment I will never forget, "I have always wondered why God
didn't just program us to do good. Ever since you Elders have been coming and
sharing with our family I have been receiving answers. The things you have been
teaching our family have connected with me on a much deeper, spiritual level."
This comment confirmed to me that the spirit was there, D&C 50: 17-22.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">17 Verily I say unto you, he that is ordained of me
and sent forth to preach the word of truth by the Comforter, in the Spirit of
truth, doth he preach it by the Spirit of truth or some other way?<br />
18 And if it be by some other way it is not of God.<br />
19 And again, he that receiveth the word of truth, doth he receive it by the
Spirit of truth or some other way?<br />
20 If it be some other way it is not of God.<br />
21 Therefore, why is it that ye cannot understand and know, that he that
receiveth the word by the Spirit of truth receiveth it as it is preached by the
Spirit of truth?<br />
22 Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another,
and both are edified and rejoice together.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Sunday we had two of the
young men we are teaching come to church. It was awesome to see them come to
church and have a great time. One of them even made the sacrifice to come just
for an hour since he had a soccer game around 10:30am. Also a less-active
member, Bro. Sibanda who missionaries have been working with since last year,
came to church. My companion and I can both attribute this to a member, their
minister, who came with us earlier in the week to the lesson we had with them
and he was the one who invited him to church and even offered to come fetch
him. Bro. Sibanda made the sacrifice to come for the first hour of church
because he then had to run to work. It is amazing to see people make sacrifices
to grow closer to the Lord. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is the Lords work. It is
amazing to be a part of it and to be a part of his church. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple Day with the Mission Office Zone</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Bonfim, E. Mpapa, E. Willison, E. Simmons, E. Avanitele, E. Rash </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Simmons, Elder Rash and Elder Avanitele</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Simmons and Elder Mpapa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh how he loves the temple. Elder Rash and Elder Willison</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">P-Day fun at the bowling alley. Elder Rash won the game!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zone P-Day. Look at their feet....yup, you bowl barefoot in Africa</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-12502730841935548132019-05-13T16:29:00.001-07:002019-05-13T16:29:29.657-07:00Week 89: Happy Mother's Day
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">First off, Happy Mother’s
Day! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great being able to speak
with my mom and family yesterday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
grateful for my mom and all the love and support she shows me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If only you all had a mom as great as mine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well, this week we had a ton
of fun while working hard! It started out on Monday, with another road trip. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time our travels took us 4 hours east to
a village called Kanyamazane in a province called Mpumalanga. The crazy part
was when all of a sudden we started seeing signs saying Maputo... 360 Kms,
Maputo... 200 Kms, Maputo... 120 Kms. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
right, I was about a 2 hour drive away from my brothers former mission! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we were out there we had a great time on
splits with the Nelspruit and Kanyamazane Elders. Elder Willison went with
Elder Daybell and Rocha to Nelspruit and I went with Elder Neeley and Ncwadi in
Kanyamazane. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a great time with
Elder Neeley and Ncwadi. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are both
very hard working elders. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was amazing
to see how much Elder Neeley has grown since we served around each other out in
Phokeng about a year ago. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may
remember him from the infamous video with the giant slice of cake lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wednesday morning we headed
back to good ole Joburg. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This day also
happened to be the country’s Election Day, so all of us missionaries were
practically confined to our living quarters just as extra precaution due to
potential civil unrest between people and political parties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We were able to find quite a
few more people to teach this week. We are hoping to get them to come to church
in coming weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Sunday a member invited us
to come to a foster home just down the road to play some games with the kids
and share a small message. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids
ranged from age 10-17. It was amazing to see how happy they were and the sweet
spirits they have. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re excited to
invite them to mutual so they can make more friends and feel of the
spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Note from Mom: Because he was on the road a lot this week, he took A LOT of scenery photos. I'd rather have him in the pictures, but I think he enjoyed the drive and seeing a different part of South Africa!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Mother's Day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traveling to Kanyamazane for Splits and seeing how close he is to Mozambique</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-68381208924342939022019-05-06T15:37:00.001-07:002019-05-13T16:30:10.462-07:00Week 88: Adventures all week long!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week was full of
adventures. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Tuesday we had to make a
quick 2 hour trip out to Phokeng, my former area, to drop some things off to
the elders out there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We quickly hurried
home because we had interviews with President Leavitt at 1 pm. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love interviews! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m grateful for a mission President who is
sensitive to the needs of others and is willing to take the time to get to know
you and your life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a great
interview and I left feeling motivated to be better and do better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Wednesday we had MLC. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once again it was a great time to learn from
President Leavitt and receive a witness that he is called of God to be our
mission President.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Thursday we moved a flat.
That’s always fun. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we finished we
then went to a lesson with the young men that we are teaching. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a group of about 6, two of which were
new people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These young men are
powerful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had one of them come to
mutual on Wednesday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are slowly
beginning to follow each other and build that bond and unity. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We witnessed this on Saturday when we had 9
young men show up to play sports this time! Only 1 was a member. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a sight to see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Sunday the Young Men’s President
got up and bore his testimony. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
testimony was simply about prayer and how he had 2 amazing “things” and then
God answered his prayers and multiplied it to 8! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s right we would typically only have 2
young men at church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yesterday there
were 8! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was amazing to see. None of
them were the ones we have been teaching but many of them were less active
young men who struggled to come to church and activities because a lot of times
they would be the only ones. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have
seen the amount of young men that are beginning to come and they are starting
to feel that quorum bond. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The youth of
the church are amazing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of these
youth come to church by themselves and walk far distances to make it to church
and youth activities. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a
special spirit about them and they will become great priesthood holders and
leaders in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<em>Note from mom: No mid-transfer will be happening this week like he thought. Which I'm alright with... I didn't want the transfer to interfere with my Mother's Day Skype! Three more weeks in Florida/mission office and then we shall see where he is heading for his last 2 transfers!</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Manalastas from the Philippines on another MTC Experience</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He must really like the robe...second picture I've received of it!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-74307473678830166522019-04-30T13:00:00.002-07:002019-04-30T13:00:41.029-07:00Week 87: The way to a young man's heart....SPORTS!
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well this week has been
great! We had Zone Conference on Tuesday. We were able to receive training on
how to become teachers like our Savior Jesus Christ. Thursday we took 2 hour
road trip to Secunda to deliver some things to the Elders out there. Let's just
say this transfer is going to be filled with road trips lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The highlight of our week
definitely has to be the young men that we are working with. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our ward for the longest time has only had one
active young man. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has weighed very
heavy upon our Young Men's President. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
expressed to us how he went into General Conference with questions in regards
to the young men and how to grow the number of young men we have. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is when Elder Carl B. Cook gave his talk
during the Priesthood Session, an answer to our Young Men President's prayer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Willison and I have also shifted our
focus to the young men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We see the
biggest opportunity in our area currently is with the young men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week we made some great progress! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were able to find 4 new young men to teach
the gospel to all of which are friends with three less-active young men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the help of the Young Men's President we
have organized sports on Saturday for all of the young men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past Saturday we had 5 young men show up.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4 non members and 1 less-active. We had
wished to have more but this is just the start. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of them expressed the fun that they had
and how they want to do it each week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
Sunday we stopped by to say hi to these young men. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We quickly found ourselves surrounded with
young men who all mentioned they had heard of the fun that these other young
men had and how they want to come next week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within a week we have gained a group of 10
young men who are either interested or are participated in the youth program
now. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all seem very open to us
coming and teaching them the Restored Gospel. Through the Young Men's President
we have now created a group chat that we can now communicate with all of these
young men about activities that we will be doing and about coming to church. I
wish I could describe the excitement that this has brought to us and our Young
Men's President, Bro. Mthombeni. We are excited for what's ahead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Shout out to Sis. Roberts who
will be completing her mission this week! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salem, Oregon is losing an amazing missionary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter has arrived and he needed a warm robe to motivate him to get out of bed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's a storm a brewing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was Zone Conference a while back. I just forgot to add the picture.</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-68435578665166696822019-04-24T12:54:00.001-07:002019-04-24T13:15:25.849-07:00Week 86: Happy Easter<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well this week started off
with a few trips to the airport. I got to drop off my companion and future
roommate, Elder Spencer, at the airport. Then later in the day we got to go
to the airport again to drop off all the Americans who were heading home,
including my companion of three weeks, Elder Nau. It was sad to see these guys
go, but it was great to see that they were all excited knowing that they had
served the Lord with all their heart. I’m grateful for this group who went home
and their great example.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We learned a great lesson in
regards to persistence this week. About 2 months ago Elder Spencer and I were
approached by a lady who wanted us to come visit her. Long story short we
scheduled appointments and had her cancel on us time after time. We lost
contact for a bit and then we ran into her at a complex in our area. We once
again began seeking to meet with her. After about 2 months we were finally able
to have a lesson with her this past week. This lady, Simone, opened up to us.
She shared how she wants to leave the things of this world, how she is
suffering from depression and voices in her head that are causing her to lose
sleep and all happiness. As she was sharing these things and we were asking
questions, you could tell she was very nervous and considerably distraught.
Elder Willison and I took the opportunity to teach her about the priesthood
power that was given to the apostles in Matt 10:1 and how it is on the earth
again and that we held it. We explained to her that blessings could be
performed with that power. Elder Willison and I then had the opportunity to lay
our hands on her head and give her a blessing. After the blessing you could see
a completely change in Simone. She was no longer shaking with nerves or crying
tears of anguish. She had a sense of relief and hope. She proceeded to ask us
question after question about the plan of salvation. It was an amazing time
that we had with her. I know that there is a reason the Lord impressed us to
continue to persist with Simone. It was clear in the lesson we had with
her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Sunday, I had the
privilege to speak in church. As I prepared for my talk on the Savior, I had
much time to reflect on the lonely journey that he went through of bearing the
burden of our salvation. He may have been entirely alone at the end of his
journey when he cried out “My God my God why hasn’t tho forsaken me.” we
however do not have to walk our mortal journey alone. We have the Savior Jesus
Christ and his yoke which we can take upon ourselves to ease our burdens.
Christ is side by side with us as we walk this mortal journey, and at times he
is carrying us. Christ conquered death. He lives again. And so shall we.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group heading home! Well Done!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saying Goodbye to Elder Spencer....but not for long! See ya at BYU!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Rash and Elder Willison hanging out with a cute family</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making funny faces is always a must!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-74177979898885619792019-04-15T12:55:00.001-07:002019-04-15T12:55:11.810-07:00Week 85: General Conference is like GOLD!
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well after a long and
stressful day of preparing for the transfer we have tomorrow, I am finally
getting around to sending my weekly email. A lot happened this week and I have
a lot of thoughts, I hope I'll be able to convey them all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we were able to
have a lesson with Boet! It was great! Boet is an amazing man. He is in his
50's or 60's. He is a white man (only in South Africa where you have to clarify
that lol). He is divorced and lives by himself next door to one of our members.
We've been doing service for him over the past couple of weeks and as I shared
last week, he was super open and eager for us to come share the gospel with
him. On Friday we were able to. We had a great lesson about the restoration and
about the darkness that he feels he is in. Boet can talk. We had a 4 hour
lesson with him, not by choice. But it was great for us to be able to let him
talk and for us to just listen. Listening to other people has become one of my
favorite things to do, especially when I know that something in what they say
will allow me to relate the gospel to their lives. At the end of the lesson we
invited Boet to general conference. He happily and readily accepted the
invitation. We also invited him to close with a prayer. I won't forget this
moment, as we stood there Boet bowed his head and began to offer a humble and
sincere plea with God, about midway through the prayer the spirit rushed into
the room and Boet began to become very emotional. It was a very tender and
special moment and an opportunity for us to let Boet know that grown men do cry
lol. Unfortunately, we got a message Friday night from Boet informing us
that his friend had to move and that he was rushing over to help her move and
that he would be helping on Saturday as well so he wouldn't be able to make it
for conference. I've never felt so disappointed before. However, we know that
it was a sincere reason why he wasn't able to come. We are excited for this
coming week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Also, on Friday we were able
to conduct the MTC experience. This is when we take the MTC missionaries out
into the mission field to do some finding and teaching for a few hours. I was
privileged to be paired with Elder Previatti who is from Brazil and will be
coming to our mission. We had a great time together. It was amazing to see
Elder Previatti use the fact that he is learning English to his advantage in
starting conversations with others. I was also able to learn a valuable lesson
from Elder Previatti. As we concluded speaking with a man who didn't seem too
interested, I began to turn to leave. As I did Elder Previatti stopped me by
asking the man if we could leave him with a prayer to bless him and his day.
The man's whole demeanor changed after the prayer. Elder Previatti is going to
do some amazing things on his mission.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Saturday and Sunday we were
finally able to watch general conference. I loved every minute of general
conference! General conference is like gold for missionaries. Especially when
we are able to get people that we are teaching to come. Bro. and Sis.
Alexander, who we have been teaching for a while now and we have been
struggling to get them to come to church because they are devoted and very
active in their church, came to conference. One thing that we have been stuck
on with them is about the Plan of Salvation and helping them receive an answer
if the Book of Mormon is true or not. They attended the Saturday Afternoon
session, literally almost every talk was focused on the concerns that they have
been having. Elder Mathias Helds talk was perfect for them! His conversion
story is very similar to where they are at currently in their search to find
out if these things are true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Another talk that I enjoyed
was Elder Dieter F Uchtdorfs talk from the Saturday Morning session. If you
thought missionary work was hard, go read his talk. Here are the 5 simple
things we can do to help us in sharing the gospel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">First, draw close to God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Second, fill your heart with
love for others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Third, strive to walk the
path of discipleship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Fourth, share what is in your
heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Fifth, trust the Lord to work
His miracles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The 3rd talk that I
absolutely loved was Elder Carl B Cook from the Priesthood session. If you want
to know what missionary work is like in Africa, go watch his talk. I have seen
the principles taught in his talk take place throughout my mission. In my last
area the young men went from 1 to 20 because of 1 young man that was baptized
who then was an example to his friends, which they then followed, and so on.
His talk really made me realize how much I am going to miss South Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Unfortunately on Sunday
Wayden dropped us. We are still good friends with him and still gave him the
invitation to read the Book of Mormon and search to find out if it is true but
he feels like the Rema church which he has been attending with his girlfriend
is where he should be. It was disappointing but we know a very strong seed has
been planted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well Elder Spencer has
finished his mission. It has been great to serve with him and to be able to
learn a lot from him. He finished strong and was a very good example to me.
Unfortunately I couldn’t get rid of him forever, I’ll be seeing him and living
with him once again in 4 months when we room together at BYU lol. Also, in sad
news, Elder Nau collapsed earlier in the week last week. This caused much more
concern and urgency to obtain a full diagnosis of what is causing these
collapses. After counsel between him, his parents, President and Sister
Leavitt, and medical professionals they came to the decision that it would be
best for him to return home to obtain the medical treatment necessary to
discover what is wrong with the hope of returning to the mission field
depending on the diagnosis. These two Elders are great men and we had a blast
serving together. Elder Willison and I will continue to serve together as we
seek to grow the Lord's vineyard in Florida.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The MTC Experience with Elder Previatti from Brazil</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the missionaries still in the MTC with their day companion for the<br />
MTC experience</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Leavitt getting the perfect picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grilling is one of his favorite things to do</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devon loves these men. They will be attending BYU together<br />
(Elder Rash, Elder Spencer and Elder Jolley)</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-4603764730930306712019-04-10T13:07:00.000-07:002019-04-10T13:07:28.137-07:00Week 84: By Small and Simple things....
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We had a great week this
week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Wednesday, while Elder
Spencer and Willison went to MLC, Elder Nau and I went and did service for a
man named Boet (a member's neighbor). After doing some service he invited us
into his home and began sharing all kinds of stories with us. He shared with us
how his son participated in professional shooting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He ended up bringing out and showing us his
sons $5,000 air rifle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we were
leaving Boet said “You know guys, I think I need to visit your church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have a church right now and I’m
feeling a bit lost.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Boet is an amazing
man! He is so kind and genuine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A little
bit of background, on the road that the church is there are two other church’s.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After making that comment Boet proceeded
to share with us how he had visited the other two church’s on that road in
years past and how maybe it’s time to visit the third one, The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is very
open to us coming and teaching him as well as coming to church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are super excited to work with Boet this
week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Also this past week we made
many final preparations for a multi ward activity that us missionaries
organized. We called it the Stripling Warrior Hunger Games. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a ward vs. ward vs. ward activity
involving three wards and multiple competitions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After about a month of preparation we got to
see the outcome on Saturday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
activity was scheduled to begin at 10 am. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At 10 am there were a total of 5 people and we
were expecting 150-200. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 10:30 am
there were 16 people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We finally decided
to begin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 11:15 there were close to
100 or so people! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great
activity and all of the members had an amazing time! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since Saturday we have had numerous members
express the fun that they had and many members express the regret they have for
not going. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sunday we were able to visit
Wayden again. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time we didn’t have a
lesson or anything, because he had a job interview that he needed to create a
presentation for. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead we came so he
could practice presenting to us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before
we left he stopped us and said “Guys I’ve been feeling something. I’m starting
to feel that I believe in God.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I know that God is there as
well. I’ve seen the small miracles and blessings in the work especially in the
past few weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<em>Note from mom: Devon sent TONS of pictures and videos this week! I wish I could post all of them, but that would be overload! For their P-Day last week, they went to the Soweto Towers and enjoyed being together as a Zone. They are trying to make the most of these last few weeks as Elder Spencer goes home next week. Devon will miss him terribly, but looks forward to being his roommate at BYU!</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top of Soweto Towers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Sande making a traditional meal called Rolex</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multi Ward Activity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooking up lunch for after the activity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a turn out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before Devon sat on this, it was a box....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what happened whiled he was sitting on it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arriving at the towers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to go to the top of the towers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What is at the top of the towers?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They rode a sketchy elevator to the top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a beautiful view from the top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of these elders were a little afraid of heights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of wind, but my boys wasn't afraid of the top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this handsome missionary</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Four Amigo's</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't worry....it's not a fire arm! Just a very expensive Airsoft Gun!</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-40982483342674988822019-04-04T13:12:00.001-07:002019-04-04T13:12:26.740-07:00Week 83: Prophets and revelation in modern times
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well this week has been good.
Sorry for the late email but life gets busy and you lose track of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we had dinner with
the Dwomoh family. I can now say I have eaten authentic Ghanaian cuisine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we saw that having
basically two companionships has blessed the area. We have been able to do
twice the finding and spend twice the amount of time in the area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we received word
that Millicent, the daughter of Sis. Anna (recent convert) and person we are
teaching, had a miscarriage and lost her twins. This was such a heartbreak. I’m
grateful for the knowledge of the plan of salvation and that we were able to
share this knowledge with her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has handled
it well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were able to share with her
D&C 137: 10, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“10 And I also beheld
that all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are
saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week I was also able to
complete reading the Doctrine and Covenants. I am grateful that the Lord works
through prophets even in modern times. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
grateful for the modern revelation that is found in the Doctrine and Covenants
and the clarification it brings in a world of confusion and degrading morals
and standards. In a week's time (2 weeks for us in South Africa) we will have
the privilege of hearing from President Russell M. Nelson, the Lord's modern
day prophet. May we each not only listen to the counsel given to us but also be
willing to act upon the Lords will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eating a Ghanaian cuisine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visiting Nelson Mandela's statue with the Truman's</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">City Lights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handsome missionary and City Lights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A whole bunch of handsome missionaries and City Lights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying their meal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tracting.....</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-36178066663094027572019-03-28T19:58:00.001-07:002019-03-28T19:58:21.712-07:00Week 82: Four is ALMOST a crowd
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week we had the
opportunity to gather and hear from Elder Terrance Vinson of the Presidency of
the Seventy. It was a great meeting and the spirit was so strong. One moment I
won’t forget was when all 100 of us missionaries sang "Called to Serve".
I realized how precious this time is to serve the Lord and I’ll never get an
opportunity like this in my life again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well Elder Willison, Spencer,
and I got another companion! We are now in a quadruple companionship. Weird
right? Our new companion is Elder Nau, from Oakland California. The reason for
him coming to be our companion is that he has been having some medical issues
that they are trying to figure out. Over a period of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2-3 days he passed out 3 times. So they’ve brought
Elder Nau to be with us so he can be close to President and Sister Leavitt and
so we can monitor him while he gets tested to find out what the problem is.
It’s been a blast so far. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried fitting 4
missionaries into a 2 man flat? It’s a job!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Sunday, we had another
lesson with Wayden. It was just him for most of the lesson but at the end his
brother Jermaine showed up. It was nice because we were really able to
focus on Wayden’s need. He is still struggling to know what to believe. He is
leaning towards believing evolution. We had a great discussion about God and
how he answers prayers. We talked about how God will answer us in a way that we
will recognize that it is from Him. At the end we promised Wayden that if he
would experiment by reading the Book of Mormon and by asking God if it is true
then God would answer him in a way that he would recognize that it is from God.
As we were about to close Wayden said something that I’ll never forget. He
said, “You guys have something that I want.” It’s moments like these that you
have to just take a second and thank Heavenly Father for leading you to this
certain individual.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I love being a missionary. It
is the greatest decision I’ve made in my life thus far. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sincerely, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hangin with Elder Willison</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Nau and Elder Spencer relaxing after a long day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Nau and Elder Willison keeping it real</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Vinson of the Seventy visited Johannesburg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning from a General Authority. Elder and Sis. Koch in the background</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where's Elder Rash?</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-48226422194568727602019-03-20T16:17:00.000-07:002019-03-20T16:17:12.117-07:00Week 81: If you could all be flies on a wall
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week was great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Tuesday we drove 2 hours
out to a place called Klerksdorp to drop off a refrigerator and to pick up a
few things. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the drive we passed by
the World's deepest mine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t that
spectacular but at least I can say I’ve seen the World's deepest mine! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the drive back we began playing I spy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let's just say this game turned into an hour
and a half long game until we arrived back at the office. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My brain was hurting after playing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s an idea of how deep this I spy game
got. “I spy something that starts with an E.... Exhaust pipe!" "I spy something
that starts with an S... South Africa!. “ it was an intense game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Wednesday we had Zone Conference.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was pretty crazy when my companion,
Elder Spencer, got up to bear his final testimony! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time flies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still remember the good ole days when we
were chilling together in the East Rand in 2017!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Friday we had interviews
with President Leavitt. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m pretty sure
each interview I have with him gets better and better! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You always leave an interview with President
Leavitt feeling loved, motivated to do better, and confident. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also after a long day of tracting in town with
no success we returned to our car. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we
were approaching our car a car pulled up next to us and asked if we were from
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns out as we were tracting he saw us and
recognized us because he had met with missionaries a few years back in Bloemfontein.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We scheduled an appointment to see him
that Sunday (yesterday). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His name is
Jermaine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well once again this week we
had an experience where I wish all of you could have been flies on the wall. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lately, we have been struggling to find new
prepared people to teach. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Sunday we
were all feeling a bit heavy with the knowledge of knowing we didn’t have many
people to teach or people that were progressing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After sacrament meeting we met two ladies whom
a member had brought to church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
were both super excited to be there and to have us come visit this week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of them kept saying “come teach us at my
hair salon because there will be a lot of people there who will be able to
listen as well!" After church we decided to go check on a less active
member. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On arrival we discovered that
the member no longer lived there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
decided to ask the lady who did live there if she knew anyone who would be
interested in hearing our message (she didn’t seem too interested). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She referred us to a house a few doors down. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we knocked on this house a colored lady came
out. She actually recognized Elder Willison because he had contacted her a
while back when he was on exchanges in this area. The missionaries back then
ended up never visiting her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She allowed
us to come in to share a message right then. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After talking about Joseph Smith and the first
vision she stated “I felt this warm feeling as you talked. This has to be
true.” The spirit was very strong in her home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are excited for our future lessons with
her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that lesson we ran over to
the lesson we had scheduled with Jermaine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we got there his brother, sister, and
girlfriend were all there and joined the lesson (they are all in their 20’s). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They each had many questions, his brother
Wayden in particular. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wayden grew up
Christian and still has Christian beliefs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He expressed however that with all the
confusion that is in the world he is beginning to think that the theories
behind science are actually true. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
said he really wants to believe Christianity but he just doesn’t know what to
believe at the moment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After we finished
sharing about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, Wayden made some comments
that caused the spirit to rush in even more. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said “ Wow Joseph Smith was similar to me.
I guess I need to do what Joseph Smith did and God will answer me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the Book of Mormon is true then I will be
convinced that I need to join your church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Man there is no one else that has this.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They each happily accepted a Book of Mormon
and an invitation to read it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Our prayers were answered
this week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each time we feel like we
can’t go any longer or work any harder the Lord has blessed us with new people
to teach. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has given us a renewed
sense of hope. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know the Lord is aware
of each of our circumstances and desires.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love, Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunday dinner with Bro. and Sis. Truman (Senior Couple)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing in Elder Truman's Lazy Boy Chair</td></tr>
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Elder Devon Rashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098021215599750005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660850662584118513.post-59711159304493199652019-03-11T14:12:00.003-07:002019-03-11T14:13:13.382-07:00Week 80: Three is a good number<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hello Friends and Family,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Well Elder Spencer and I have
a new companion! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will be in a trio
for the next 6 weeks with Elder Willison, from England. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Willison is a great teacher! He is able
to teach in a way that grabs everyone’s attention and they are able to
understand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elder Willison has been on
mission for about 10 months. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is in
the same MTC group as my son, Elder Bindrup. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are having a blast together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the highlights of us all being together
this week was Elder Spencer and Willison teaching me how to drive a
manual! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">This week Elder Spencer and I
lost quite a bit of sleep due to having to wake up at 4 am two days in a row to
make airport trips. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In total we drove to
the airport 3 times this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We spent quite a bit of time
tracting this week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We witnessed the
Lord test our faith once again but he blessed us in the end. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After about two hours of tracting with no
success the Lord blessed us with a return appointment on the last house we
knocked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Friday we had the privilege
of attending the temple! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so grateful
for a modern day prophet and the revelation he receives on our behalf. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am also eternally grateful for temples. The
past week or two have been stressful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Filled
with many questions and concerns about the future. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I sat in the temple and pondered, I was
able to receive much comfort and many answers that I was searching for. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The temple truly is the house of the
Lord. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Love,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elder Rash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missionary Work at it's finest</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missionary Training</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saying Goodbye to Elder and Sis. Wold heading home to good ole Mesa Arizona</td></tr>
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