I thought this was one of the coolest activities we have done...ever. Prior to this event, the Manhattan missionaries had drawn a massive depiction of the Plan of Salvation with chalk drawings in Union Square. Having had a lot of success reaching out to people that way, they decided to do another one in Washington Park depicting Lehi's Dream. I really wanted to take the kids, and the missionaries really encouraged families to come help draw. Kids are great ice breakers after all. It seemed fun and such a great opportunity to show Tori and Bright what missionaries do.
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| Tori got right to work at her favorite drawing...the tall and spacious building, haha. |
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| She added her person there. So proud ; ) |
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| I thought the Tree of Life was just stunning. |
It was so neat to be a part of the missionary efforts in the city. Missionary work is something I think so much about and have been very nervous to attempt, but in New York religious discussions are more welcomed than I experienced in the west, and I'm sad I didn't get out of my comfort zone more. This ward has made amazing efforts to encourage member missionary efforts. On special holidays like Christmas and Easter, our ward hosts a special sacrament meeting in hopes that members will invite non-member friends to be participate. I think it's an incredible tradition and though I haven't handed out an invitation yet, I feel my courage growing as I contemplate who I would give it to and what I would say. I'm almost there!!
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