Transfers

We are praying for all of these missionaries who are being transferred to a new area. It is always quite an adjustment. With their faith and the guidance of the Spirit they will see miracles happen. We love them all.

It was a smaller transfer than usual.  That is good.  It's best to keep missionaries in an area for longer periods of time.  The work moves forward when there is stability. 

From left to right:  Elder Cervo, Elder Quintano, Elder Vilorio and Elder Garnica

Elder Saynes and Elder Swim.  Where are you going to put that bike? 

New companions, Sister Whiting and Sister Larson.

Elder Latu and Elder Tibbitts.  They got the body of the bike in the trunk.  Maybe Elder Latu can unicycle a wheel to Jesup. 

Elder Hall and Elder Frizzell fighting with the bike.  It took a while to get it hooked up. 

Trainers and their New Missionaries

The following pictures show the trainers introducing the new missionaries to everyone at transfer meeting. They have spent a few hours getting to know each other.  They trainers tell where the new missionary is from, something interesting about them and what qualities they have that will help them to be a great missionary. The trainers are the best missionaries in the mission and these new missionaries are powerful. Their training will be effective as they learn all the techniques of missionary work and how to teach by the Spirit.

Sister Heslington will train Sister Carrigan.  They serve in Macclenny,
Florida

Elder M. Jensen is training Elder Sorensen.  They serve in Hinesville, Georgia

We have two new couples that have joined us.  On the left is Sister and Elder Brown.  They are being introduced by Sister and Elder Priest.  The Browns are serving in Hillard, Florida in the Hillard Branch.  Their mission is a Leadership and Member Support mission. 

The couple in the middle is Elder and Sister Faulconer.  They are serving in High Springs, Florida as Leadership and Member Support missionaries.   They are being introduced by Elder and Sister Sparks.

Elder Christensen is introducing Elder Manning.  They serve in Waycross, Georgia

Elder Cockrell (left) is the trainer for Elder B. Jensen.  They serve in Macclenny, Florida

This is Elder Payne and Elder Adams.  They serve in Starke, Florida.  Elder Adams is the new missionary.



Elder Weaver and Elder Ivins serve in the Ocala 2nd Ward.  Elder Weaver is the trainer.

This is Elder Albertson and Elder Holder.  Elder Albertson is the trainer and they serve in the Ocala 1st Ward. 

Elder Huntington and Elder Baldwin serve in Rincon, Georgia.   Elder Baldwin is the new missionary. 

Elder Ramstedt is introducing Elder McMillan.  They serve in the Mandarin 1st Ward in the Jacksonville South Stake.



Elder Cawley and Elder Stewart serve in the Palatka 2nd Ward.  Elder Cawley is the trainer.

This is Elder Cutler and Elder Collins.  They serve in the Savannah Ward.  Elder Cutler is the trainer.

Elder Beckstead is introducing Elder Carnline.  They serve in the Orange Park 1st Ward.

This is Elder Behymer and Elder Joseph.  They serve in the little town of Chiefland, Florida

Elder Robinson is training Elder Barley.  They serve in Williston, Florida

Fresh from the MTC

The departing missionary flew out in the morning and the new missionaries flew into Jacksonville in the afternoon. It's an amazing things to watch. It's very evident what a mission does to a young man or woman. They come as boys and girls and leave a men and women, Men and Women of God. It's never more evident than this day.

Welcome to Jacksonville! 

BACK:  Elder Carnline, Elder Ivins, Elder Holder, Elder Jensen
MIDDLE: Elder Joseph, Elder Baldwin, Elder Adams
FRONT:  Elder Manning, Elder Stewart, Elder Collins, Elder McMillan, Elder Sorensen, Elder Barley
SEATED:  Sister Carrigan

Meet your trainer!  Standing in the back of the room are the new trainers.  The new missionaries are seated.  President reads off a new companionship and allows them to greet and introduce each other before introducing the next companionship.  It's a fun part of the day. 

After the introductions it lunch time!   Always the best time of the day. 

Good-bye Friends

Our transfer week was a little different this transfer. Usually the departing missionaries leave on Thursday, the last day of transfers. Because the church has a 'no fly' policy on holidays, Thanksgiving, they flew out on Tuesday before the new missionaries arrived. They were excited to be home in time for Thanksgiving.

BACK:  Elder Rowley, Elder Oteo, Elder Marquez, Elder Grant
FRONT:  Elder Jones, Elder Hunter, Elder Holcombe, Elder Lyman, Elder Barnes, Elder Woodard, Elder Dandridge
SEATED:  Elder Tindall, Elder Lundquist



Sister and Elder Elliott finished their mission this month.  They served faithfully for 18 months having prepared the hearts and minds of many members to be more faithful in their missionary work.  Thank you Elder and Sister Elliott



Dessert Time

Thanks Elders.  You will be missed by so many.  Remember - Now and Forever

Lake City Zone

This wraps up all the interviews for this transfer. Lake City is our smallest zone and covers the north west part of Florida. It is completely country with wonderful members and even better missionaries. They see miracles daily and bring many people to Christ.

This is Elder Cancel and Elder Dandridge.  They serve in the Lake Butler Ward - in Lake Butler.

Elder Cervo and Elder Coleman are the amazing Zone Leaders of zone.  They serve in the Cannon Creek Ward in Lake City.

Elder Cockrell and Elder Rowley serve in the Macclenny Ward.  It is one of the few wards in the mission that has both elders and sisters. 

Elder Craynor and Elder Coon serve in the little town of Live Oak in the Live Oak Ward.

These are the sisters that serve in the Macclenny Ward with the elders,  Sister Heslington and Sister Richards.

Elder Mihu and Elder Hunter serve in the Branford Ward.  Branford is the smallest town in the zone.

Elder Payne and Elder Webb serve in the Starke Ward. 

This is Elder Rockwood and Elder Lundberg.  They serve in the Deep Creek Ward in Lake City.

This is Elder Stairs and Elder Bennett.  They serve in the Price Creek Ward in Lake City.

We have loved traveling around and visiting with every missionary in the mission.   They all try so hard to be obedient and serve with diligence and love.  They are learning to use their talents and personalities to connect with everyone.  They are become powerful teachers and are learning how to feel and follow the spirit every day.  We love them all and are as proud of them as you are!!! 

Gainesville Zone

We finished the Gainesville Zone today! This zone takes up a large area. It is the south western part of the mission. It is a mix of deep south country towns and a university town - Gainesville. It is very diverse.

Elder Albertson and Elder Barnes serve in the Ocala 1st Ward.  The locals call Ocala "Little Jacksonville".  It is pretty large and has two wards and a Spanish Branch.

Elder Bigelow and Elder Northrup serve in the High Springs Branch.  It's a little country town north of Gainesville.
 

Elder Behymer and Elder Lang serve in Chiefland.  They sure seem to have a lot of baptisms in that little town.

Sister Delaplane and Sister Abisai serve in the Gainesville YSA Branch.  They spend their time at the Institute on Campus working with the students.

Elder and Sister Faulconer are one of our new couples.  They serve in the High Springs Branch.

Elder Grant and Elder Bishop are the great zone leaders of this big zone.  They serve in the Gainesville 5th Ward.

This is Elder Lisonbee and Elder Salinas.  They serve in the Gainesville 2nd Ward.  They are seeing miracles. 

Elder Orth and Elder Crawford serve in the Cross City Branch.  They are about as far West as you can go and still be in the mission. 

Elder P.Chadwick and Elder Howell serve in the Gainesville 2nd Ward.

This is Elder Robinson and Elder Ogilvie.  They serve in the Williston Ward.

These are the Spanish elders serving in the Gainesville 1st Ward.  They are Elder Richmond and Elder Jones.

Elder Weaver and Elder Wise serve in the Ocala 2nd Ward. 

Elder Winward and Elder Swim are Spanish elders.  They serve in the Ocala 3rd Spanish Branch