Last Full Week in the News

Yeah, I totally got transferred haha.

Won't be needing this much for awhile!

Tuesday- We taught a member family the restoration and it was way sweet. They received inspiration as how they can share the gospel. It was also really good practice for us.

Wednesday- We visited a Recent Convert family during the evening. They are so awesome. Elder Bednar had come to the stake in the spring, and the Dad thought that Elder Bednar was talking directly to him. They are an awesome family.

Thursday- Happy New Year. We had dinner and a lesson with the Broussards. They are coming along pretty well. They've attended church the last two weeks, so definite bonus.

Friday- We had Zone Meeting in Williamsburg. President Baker is having us start the 12 week missionary training program all over again, so it was mostly on that. We went to a less actives home later that night. They are awesome. They've been working at the local amusement park all of Christmas, but they are definitely wanting to go back to church. They have a lot of interests. I got to play the guitar a little bit. IT HAS BEEN WAY TOO LONG. But, sacrifice brings blessings.

Saturday- We got transfer calls. I'm headed North to New Kent. It's very rural. I'm still in the same Zone as before. My companion is Elder Black. He's a way funny guy. Elder Black's companion Elder Potter is coming here, so we're basically trading off. I'm finally in a car!!! Probably will be for the rest of my mission due to knee issues. We went and did some service for the Coolidge's.

Sunday- Elder Aitken got transferred as well, so we went on an exchange and went to Fort Eustis for our last Sunday with the soldiers. Most of them were still on leave, so we had a small number. Elder Aitken and I gave the lesson in Priesthood about the First Presidency Message in this month's Ensign about following the Prophet. We had a testimony meeting, then ate lunch. We rushed home and got picked up by the Ward Mission Leader to do coordination and second lunch. After that, we tried to contact our investigator, but she was sleeping. We tried to contact a few formers but nothing. The last former took us about 5-6 miles away from our apartment. We got about halfway, then we started walking and talking with the guy and he took us back to where we had started from. That was a long bike ride back, but it was definitely worth it. I learned a lot from Elder Aitken.

I'll miss these guys

I finished reading the Book of Mormon this week. I was looking for examples of Diligence and ways that I can be more diligent. There's a quote and a promise from President Ezra Taft Benson.

"I have often said that one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit, he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. Work, work, work—there is no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work."

This was taken from an address about member missionary work. Just by putting forth effort to do missionary work, we will be blessed by the Spirit. Seek for ways you can be a member missionary.

I love you all. I'm excited for this opportunity I have to serve that people of New Kent. I know that the Lord has something and/or someone waiting in store for me. Also, I'm starting my black out year. That's way exciting. Have a great week.

Love,

Elder Dumont