“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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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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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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Elder Jonathan Scheible and Elder Steven Evans served as mission companions in 1991. Now their sons serve as companions in the French-speaking Republic of Congo Brazzaville Mission.
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Here are a few insights from Apostles on the divine inspiration behind this special process.
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Lately, I’ve come to see wearing garments as a very deliberate choice I make—a choice that is becoming ever more meaningful to me.
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When asked why she wanted to serve a mission, her response was, “Because it’s the right thing to do.”
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Every month, about 2,800 LDS missionaries come home. The returning missionary or couple appears at the airport, at the front door, or in the chapel. Loved ones and old friends offer joyful congratulations and comment on changes they see: a brighter glow of faith, a more confident demeanor, a deeper tan, or a newly acquired accent.
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Picture this: It’s one of those rare occasions when you actually get to use that second language you acquired in school or on your mission, but you’re bumbling through with a rusty vocabulary and your tongue is sitting thick in your mouth, feeling all kinds of awkward as it tries to wrap itself around words you once pronounced with ease.
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President Paul R. Lovell, who is the new president of the Argentina Neuquen Mission, and his wife, Sister Brenda T. Lovell, were among mission leaders attending the 2012 Seminar for New Mission Presidents, held June 24-27. They received counsel, guidance and words of inspiration from President Thomas S. Monson and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, as well as from members of the Quorum of the Twelve, Quorum of the Seventy and Presiding Bishopric. Added to all these blessings was being able to see the two youngest of their nine daughters, Brittany and Ashley, who were also at the Missionary Training Center. The daughters, fraternal twins, entered the MTC on Wednesday, June 20. The parents entered on Saturday, June 23.
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Marcelo Andrezzo, 47, and Solange Pinto Andrezzo, three children, Brazil Salvador South Mission; Joinville Ward, Joinville Brazil Stake. Brother Andrezzo serves as a high councilor and is a former stake president and counselor, stake mission president, bishop and missionary in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro and Brazil Brasilia missions. State tax official, State of Santa Catarina. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Orlando Ferreira and Zilda Clarinda Da Conceicao Andrezzo. Sister Andrezzo serves as a stake Relief Society president and is a former counselor in stake Relief Society and Young Women presidencies, Relief Society president and Young Women president. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Jose Nelson and Maria Das Gracas de Oliveira Pinto
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This week, people everywhere will remember the voyagers aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, the ship that, on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City, United States, disastrously struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, and sank early the next morning, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 of its passengers. As the world marks the 100th anniversary of that tragic event, the descendants of Alma Sonne—a former assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—will also remember the legacy of faith that their progenitor left behind in not being aboard the Titanic.
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That meeting held for neighbors by the Missionary Training Center on Thursday sounded a lot like LDS missionaries knocking on the door of a non-believer: one side believes that when the prophet speaks the debate is over, while the other believes it is just beginning. The subject of the debate is the proposed nine-story building to be constructed on the MTC campus. More than 100 residents met at Rock Canyon Elementary School to view proposed site plans, voice concerns and stand up for their property values and skyline views.
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