Tagged with "Missionary Work"
New resource helps members answer gospel questions
Today, the Church launched a new online resource to help members better prepare to answer questions they may be asked about the gospel. Answering Gospel Questions is a new Study by Topic page on LDS.org that explains several basic principles members can use to answer questions about their faith....
Prince Charles and the Book of Mormon
MR says: This is such a neat story! A quick, enjoyable read. As a musician, I spend my days promoting my music and my videos, but nothing comes close to the feeling you get when you’re promoting your faith. I was sitting in Sunday School of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a few years...
Missionary preparation: Pruning our olive trees
Zenos’ allegory about olive trees blossomed with new life when our youth Sunday School class read from the perspective of preparing for missionary service. Book of Mormon prophet Jacob used the allegory to preface a powerful plea to know the importance of repentance and make wise decisions....
MTV or MTC? Choosing between good and best
Prior to serving a Mormon mission in February 1990, I was using my talents to save for my mission. I worked in an agency that supplied artists with dancers for music videos. With that job, working at a clothing store and performing at local venues with the band I was in, I found myself fairly busy...
SPONSORED: New children's book helps kids prepare now for a mission
When I Grow Up, I’ll Go on a Mission uses photographs from former missionaries to bring life to the author’s message. Today, When I Grow Up, I'll Go on a Mission makes its official debut as the first book in a series of books written by Valine Vikari to encourage children to plan on...
Gardening project in Arizona
MR says: I love the idea of having ward or stake gardens. In February of 2009, Allen C. Christensen received a request from Larry Justice, president of the Tuba City Arizona Stake, for help with a project. A gardening project, to be more specific, that would help enhance self-reliance and provident living...
New mission presidents
Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service about July 1. Julius Jonah Flores Barrientos, 49, and Maria Lourdes Naredo Jornacion Barrientos, Philippines Laoag Mission; Deparo Ward, Novaliches Philippines Stake. Brother...
Injured Mormon missionary continues making 'small improvements'
Elder Britten Schenk, the full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was injured in SÃo Paulo, Brazil, last Friday in a bus mishap, continues to make "small improvements" day by day. "We witnessed miracles and small improvements again today," Elder Schenk's...
Mormon inner city project blesses lives of thousands
Glenn and Kathy Sorte serve as volunteer missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) in the Inner City Project of Salt Lake City. After a lifetime of Church service, they are still keeping busy by responding to the needs of central city families. Their list of...
New mission presidents
Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service about July...
Young Men Lesson 13: Every Member a Missionary
"Whether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the believers in Jesus Christ." - Russell M. Nelson Discussion Questions • Why do you think the Lord has given Aaronic Priesthood holders the duty to “invite all to come unto Christ”? (see D&C 20:59). •...
A Doggie Would A-Tractin’ Go, Mm-hmm, Mm-hmm
MR says: A fun story about a dog's missionary efforts in Atlanta. Made me smile. President Charles A. Callis used to tell a story about the day missionary work went to the dogs, or at least to one dog. Unfortunately he doesn’t provide all the details historians would love to have – no date, for instance...
New mission presidents
Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service about July...
Salt Lake Valley: This is the place for two new Mormon missions
Many people outside of Utah presume that the Beehive State's entire population is Mormon, so why would there be a need for LDS missionaries? In fact, barely half of Salt Lake City's residents are members of the state's predominant church, and the Salt Lake Valley's LDS missions are reportedly...
Czech Republic gives prestigious award to LDS couple
Richard and Barbara Winder have happily labored in the Czech Republic for over 50 years. And just last month, the country took official notice of their efforts and awarded them the Czernin Palace Award for their significant positive relations between the U.S. and the Czech Republic. Richard and...
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