Elder Hammond
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By Bill Wylson |
Embark on a heartwarming journey of faith and perseverance as a young missionary faces his greatest challenge yet. Tasked with a seemingly insurmountable mission in a small town, Elder Hammond encounters the Inspector, a man who has held off the missionaries for over twenty years!
As Elder Hammond strives to make a difference through acts of kindness and unwavering dedication, he learns that persistence is often tested in unexpected ways. This poignant, humorous tale weaves together themes of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of the promise of Nephi 3:7. Through trials and triumphs, Elder Hammond discovers that even the smallest gestures can ignite profound change. Join him on this funny, inspiring adventure that beautifully illustrates how one person's faith can illuminate the path for others seeking light in dark times. Meet Elder Hammond:"There's a word to describe someone who won't even bother to meet you at the bus station. It starts with an 'o' or, I don't know, maybe a 'c' or something. I think it's "C-a-..." No, I've lost it."
Elder Hammond was a freckled-face, shy sort of bumpkin from some rural farm town in Kansas. He was awkward and withdrawn. Even in his white shirt and tie he reminded me of the type of kid you'd see in denim coveralls, wearin' a straw hat and chompin' on the thin blade of grass whilst irrigatin' the lower forty. He was just a simple, quiet, humble kid but he was also fiercely determined and dedicated. He had no delusions of grandeur, just a desire to serve. Perhaps more than any missionary I had ever met, Elder Hammond had a purity of spirit and an altruistic motivation in ministering. I pitied him. I think he actually believed he could make a difference. |