Standing Up for Truth

Monday- We went and saw the Sanderlin's and talked about the Book of Mormon. They asked for a large print copy that they could read.

Tuesday- We had our last correlation with Elder Davis, then went and contacted a less active family that ended up coming to church this week!! Elders 1 Satan 0. We also taught this guy that works with Brother Hamilton. We had to cut it short with him, but should be teaching him this week. We had dinner at the Drake's, then nobody showed up for Book of Mormon class.

Wednesday- I started the My Plan thingy for soon-to-be return missionaries. I thought it was going to do nothing but trunk me out, but it was amazingly spiritual. The first week talked about remembering what we've learned and who we've become on our missions. Then it invited us to study out patriarchal blessings looking for certain things. It's amazing!!  President Evers picked us up and drove us to Elizabeth City for transfers.IMG_0054.JPG Elder Collier is a super cool guy I mean Elder!! President Evers took us out to lunch, then we got home. We were there for just a little bit, then we were off to an appointment with Mike Harris, which fell through. We went and saw Brother Eller, and then Brother Connel. Brother Connel gave us an entire chocolate cake!! We had dinner with the Estes' and then went and saw a less-active couple with Brother Estes.

Thursday- After weekly planning, we went down to Grandy. We stopped by the Harvley's and talked with them a little bit. We also saw Sister Cartwright, who absolutely loves family history by the way. We had dinner with the Packer's, who are still just so much fun to be around.

Friday- We had district meeting down in Nags Head, and then Jacob Packer took us out to lunch. We went and taught Mike Harris about the Plan of Salvation. We turned around and taught Dan McCarthy the same lesson. We had dinner at the Waller's house. They made some amazing shrimp fettuccine alfredo!!

Saturday- We went and saw Big Rob and Nichole. We started into the Restoration, then Big Rob went off on us about Joseph Smith. We pretty much just stood there and took a verbal lashing. Nichole started defending us though. We just bore our testimonies and then left. Honestly, the whole experience just strengthened my testimony of the Restoration. We went and saw Brother Eller again, then had dinner with Taryn Smith and her family. They are great!! We talked with Brother Hulet about coming to church.

Sunday- Church was really good today. We had a linger longer afterwards. We had a good conversation with this guy in the trailer park, then went to the Etheridges for dinner. More shrimp!!! I love the shrimp out here!!

Elder Dumont
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Last Call (transfer call that is)

Tuesday- We didn't do a whole lot today. We managed to get out a little bit, but I was not feeling up to it today. We saw Brother Eller again, then we had Book of Mormon class. Brother Smith was the only one there so we started into the chapter, but then felt prompted to watch some videos instead. The Nags Head English Elders drove up to exchange. I drove down with Elder Ferrero.

Wednesday- We didn't get a whole lot done. We tracted a little bit, taught a lesson, had dinner with the Bishop, then exchanged back. We did get to tour a yacht, so that was pretty cool. The Hamilton's drove with us. I love them so much!!

Thursday- After weekly planning, I finished planning district meeting. We went over to Camden. We saw the Sanderlins and set up a lesson with them. We went and tried to contact some potentials, but had no luck. We had a lesson with Andrew Xenos, Brother Xenos' brother. We talked about the Book of Mormon. He was pretty quiet during the lesson, but after we left, he asked a ton of questions. Sister Kynaston hooked us up with pizza, so we had that for dinner.

Friday- After district meeting, I had exchanges with Elder Edwards. We had a lesson with one of their investigators, and had dinner with a recent move-in family.

Saturday- The Johnson's came to help us with exchanges. We stopped at Home Depot (there was a sale on mulch), then we got a call from the assistants. I'm going to stay in Currituck and my new companion will be Elder Collier. I know him a little bit, and I'm super excited. Elder Davis is going to Virginia Beach. After studies, and lunch, we got out there. We helped Taryn Smith and her husband rake some leaves, then went and got some honey from Danny. That honey is amazing!!! Best honey I've ever had.

Sunday- I played piano in sacrament meeting and didn't lose any organs!! I also played for the Young Women's new beginnings. We took the sacrament to Brother Eller, and got to see Brother Hulet.

One last transfer. I'm going to make it count. I love this area and am so grateful that I get to spend the rest of my mission here.

Elder Dumont

Joey's Baptism

Joey's Baptism

 
The baptismal service for Joey was amazing!! The Spirit was so strong. Joey had a really good experience with his baptism. While I was sitting next to him, after the actual ordinance, I felt the Spirit whisper to me, "I love him, and I'm proud of him," and I was allowed to feel a portion of the love that Heavenly Father has for him. Us and the YSA's did a musical number together. I played while they sang "Nearer My God to Thee." After the baptism, we went out to Van's pizza.

Brothers in the Gospel

We confirmed him yesterday, and he was all smiles. After church, we ordained him to the office of Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood. He's doing so well.

Sorry this is so short. I love you all. Have a great week.

Elder Dumont

Spiritual Powerhouse Week!

We had interviews, zone meeting, and general conference in the same week!!! It was a good week!!

Interviews- My interview with President Baker was great. I got my temple recommend renewed. We talked about the needs of the district and said I was doing a good job as a leader. He also explained what's going to be happening with the My Plan thing that the church put out for missionaries last 6 weeks. We had district meeting right after. We went from there to Correlation at the Packer's, to going home teaching with Brother Hamilton, to dinner with the Hamilton's, then to Book of Mormon class. I was spent after that.

Joey Barstow is getting baptized- We had a lesson with him on Wednesday, and he had his interview on Friday. He passed!!!! He couldn't come to conference because he was working, but he watched some of it as soon as he got home. He's just awesome.

Zone Meeting- Zone Meeting was all about prayer. It was really good. Afterwards, I went on exchanges with Elder Hintze. This was the first day I was able to be out all day working!! I felt great. Elder Hintze and I got a lot done. He's a really good missionary.

General Conference- This was my favorite general conference ever!!! There were so many good talks. I loved Elder Ballard's talk on family councils, President Nelson's on being priesthood men, Brother Owen's on leadership, President Uchtdorf's on being rescued, Elder Oaks on opposition, and Elder Holland's on how the Lord blesses us when we try. All of it was just amazing. I look forward to going back and reviewing all of the talks that were given.

I love you all. Have a great week.

At mom's request, some pictures.

Nimrod the Mighty Hunter

The Smith's snoozing during conference

Another plus for Chick-Fil-A

Taking advantage of the free mouthwash