The additions will bring the worldwide total to 506 missions.
        
            
    
        
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    We’ve gathered some inspiration for posters you can make to bring to the airport or hang up at home.
        
            
    
        
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    It might seem early, but now is the time to start gathering  your missionary’s Christmas package to ensure their gifts are mailed in time. 
        
            
    
        
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    “To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
        
            
    
        
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    The MTC will remain fully operational throughout the multiyear project.
        
            
    
        
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    “When you are doing important things, things get in your way,” the Apostle said, just moments before the sound system unexpectedly shut off.
        
            
    
        
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    Sean Sheffey felt a God-shaped hole in his life. Then missionaries approached him in a skatepark. 
        
            
    
        
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    Elder Lieber found her two days before the end of his service as a senior missionary.
        
            
    
        
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    The sisters, who spent most of their lives on opposite sides of the United States, now serve as companions in Croatia.
        
            
    
        
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    The restored gospel answered Jozsef’s deepest questions. But embracing it would change nearly everything about his life.
        
            
    
        
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    Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
        
            
    
        
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    “This may be the most memorable thing we did when my sister returned home from serving her mission.”
        
            
    
        
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    Kuchad began carving storyboards while incarcerated as a young man. During those dark years, two young Latter-day Saint missionaries had come to visit the prison regularly.
        
            
    
        
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    “I remember standing in my living room and telling God, ‘I need help. I just can’t do this anymore.’”
        
            
    
        
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    Here are five things missionaries do that can heighten the impact of your scripture study.
        
            
    
        
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    The words come from the war chapters in the Book of Mormon.
        
            
    
        
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    For a hymn centered on joy, the lyrics originate from a surprising place.
        
            
    
        
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    In a “divinely orchestrated exchange,” the couples found out their sons will be in their respective missions.
        
            
    
        
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    After a life-changing conversion, Sery Kone played a special role at the dedication.
        
            
    
        
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    We polled sister missionaries for their recommendations. See the list!
        
            
    
        
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    “I want to make people smile. I want to show them why I love the gospel so much.”
        
            
    
        
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    BYU–Hawaii president shares three great ideas to help kids be prepared to thrive spiritually. 
        
            
    
        
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    “I meet people, help tourists, and do many other things to help,” said Elder Ramos Silva. “It has been an excellent experience for me.”
        
            
    
        
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    After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.
        
            
    
        
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    The belt is constantly moving between missionaries in the Ashby family.
        
            
    
        
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    “I jumped at the chance,” singer Alex Sharpe said.
        
            
    
        
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    “I want to be able to take that feeling in my heart and share it with others,” Chan Yiu Wu says.
        
            
    
        
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    “As far as I can tell, there’s only one world-proof shield that you can send them with.”
        
            
    
        
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    Anick Gervais of Sudbury, Ontario, has introduced thousands of people to the restored Church.
        
            
    
        
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    From mini statues of Christ to inspiring socks, find the perfect gift for your missionary.
        
            
    
        
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    Over 40 years after escaping a genocidal regime, the Eavs never could have imagined their oldest grandchildren would serve in Cambodia.
        
            
    
        
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    Before college, Taysom Hill experienced strong opposition to his decision to put his football career on hold and serve a mission. 
        
            
    
        
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    From conflict resolution skills to a consistent sleep schedule, missions can bless your life in many ways.
        
            
    
        
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    The brothers submitted their papers at different times across four months, but then ended up at the MTC together.
        
            
    
        
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    These important skills will help teens and young adults prepare emotionally to serve.
        
            
    
        
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    Elder Michael T. Ringwood believes focusing on personal development can be a “first-class cause.”
        
            
    
        
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    “Every region of the world is seeing an acceleration in the growth of convert baptisms.”
        
            
    
        
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    These men were strangers before beginning their missions in Nauvoo.
        
            
    
        
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    A Latter-day Saint father recently pulled off something amazing for his family.
        
            
    
        
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    Portrayals of missionary safety in the media may leave people with questions. Here are some reassuring answers.
        
            
    
        
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    Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding.
        
            
    
        
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    In 2004, a woman prayed that her newborn twins would find a loving home. On the other side of the world, an Arizona couple felt called to adopt. 
        
            
    
        
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    If you have a missionary out serving right now, this message from Elder Uchtdorf will uplift and inspire them.
        
            
    
        
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    Ore Kaffo lived with her foster parents until a fateful day when she was almost 7 years old.
        
            
    
        
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    Church leaders recently hosted the president of the International Olympic Committee for a special visit to Temple Square.
        
            
    
        
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    I have just read your article of the “Pestering Mormons” in the Corby Leader (February 21), to which you gave a front page spread.
        
            
    
        
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    BYU has more returned missionaries on campus than ever before. According to a BYU news release, Fall 2014 saw record-high numbers of returned missionaries with 19 percent of female students and 87 percent of male students being returned missionaries.
        
            
    
        
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    In a recent conversation, someone told me that “missionaries are clueless.” As I pondered that statement, I desperately wanted to reply with one question: Clueless about what?
        
            
    
        
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    Every mission is unique, but as the Church expands, some missionaries are called to serve in ways that would have surprised their pioneer ancestors.
        
            
    
        
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    A new display on Temple Square featuring missionary work is looking for something--you! Or rather, your missionary name badge.
        
            
    
        
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