Missionaries serving in Brazil during the ongoing 2014 World Cup soccer tournament face some unique opportunities and challenges.
Yes, the excitement and festiveness surrounding the massive event bring crowds of happy people together like few other things can. But the revelry and spectacle that define the month-long tournament is not always conducive with the day-to-day missionary activities — or their sacred gospel message.
Many mission presidents in Brazil have asked their elders and sisters to stay at home during the soccer games.