OYM
OYM stands for "Open Your Mouth." OYM reminds missionaries to visit with everyone they see and find individuals who are interested in learning more about our loving Father in Heaven. While we as Senior Missionaries don't actively proselyte or teach lessons, we still have plenty of opportunities to OYM every day. Elder Dansie carries a small bag with pamphlets to share with anyone who asks for more information.
Saturday we were at the bus station to pick up a missionary coming from Tarlac. Of course the bus was late so while waiting, Elder Dansie visited with one of the security guards. The conversation went something list this: (This is short version)
Guard: "Are you a Mormon Missionary?"
Elder Dansie: "Yes, we are sometime called Mormons but we represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."
G: "I have a neighbor who is a Mormon."
ED: "I hope he is a nice person (ha ha)"
G: "He is (ha ha). My sister is also a Mormon"
ED: "Have they shared with you our beliefs about Jesus Christ and his Gospel."
G: "No they haven't. But I'd like to learn more about God."
ED: "I have some pamphlets that you can read. Would you like some?"
(he took three: The Restoration of the Gospel, The Plan of Salvation & The Gospel of Jesus Christ)
G: "Thank you, I'd really like to know more."
ED: "Where to you live? Which Barangay? (neighborhood)
G: "Over there in _____" (ED couldn't understand)
ED: "We have the young sister missionaries who live in your area. Would you like for them to visit your house and tell you more?"
G: "Would they do that? I really would like to know more about God."
ED: "They would be happy to visit with you. Would it be OK if I call them now on my mobile and let you speak with them."
G: "Now? Sure"
ED then guessed which area he might live in and call the sister missionaries. There are 4 sister missionaries living together that cover 2 wards. He lives in one or the other.
The sister missionaries spoke with him, got his address, phone and made an appointment to follow up.
While ED had the pamphlets in hand, another fellow who works at the terminal walked over, listened to the conversation, took 2 pamphlets and left before ED could speak with him.
G: "Do you have a companion?"
ED: "Yes, my wife is my companion. She is across the street in the car waiting for the bus. I'll go get her so you can meet her."
Sister Dansie visited with the gentlemen for a minute and then the missionary stepped of the bus and we said goodbye.