“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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The Western Force Super Rugby franchise have snared former budding NRL star Jordan Rapana on his return from a two-year Mormon mission in Britain.
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Behold, the royal army with over 52,000 members. When missionaries are called to serve, they often feel like they are joining the modern-day stripling warriors. Whether they serve in Haiti or Houston, Australia or Austria, missionaries go forward with faith to serve the Lord. But almost any missionary will report that support and encouragement from home will make this service a little easier.
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in St. Charles, Elder Jake Thomas, 20, and Elder T.J. Bland, 20, are two of about 180 missionaries stationed in the greater St. Louis area. Originally from Nephi, Utah, Elder Thomas has been on his mission trip for one year and in St. Charles for six months. Elder Bland is from Phoenix, Ariz., and has been on his mission trip for six months, seven weeks of which have been spent in St. Charles.
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In May, we held a handover for our bee project in Bulawayo. This is the project where we are helping young people who are heads of family. These young people are between the ages of 14 and 17 and have complete responsibility for their younger siblings due to the death of both parents and do not have any relatives to help. Among other donations, the Church provided wood, wire, screens and paint and the kids constructed 20 beehives. They also constructed tables and benches for their classrooms and built platforms to hold the beehives. Along with the building of the hives and physical aspects of the project, they attend training classes on the care and nature of bee keeping as well as training in starting and managing a business. The leaders in the community were invited to the handover and several people from America were in attendance. The completed hives were all placed in rows for the handover and when we lifted the lids, they had baited the interior wood slats and screens with honey and sweets, so as to entice the bees to select their hives. The next step is to take the hives and place them in several fields to start the process of luring bees to their hives. They are hoping that the bees will like the look of their hives and select them for their homes and manufacturing plant. If a queen bee doesn’t select their hives within a few weeks, then there are places to purchase bees. Who knew?
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In mid January 2010, I received a call from the Area President, who told me of the planned consolidation of the Hiroshima Mission. The consolidation was to take place on or about July 1st and would result in the closure of the Hiroshima Mission with about two thirds of that mission being absorbed by the Kobe Mission.
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Manual 3; Supplement from "Now Is the Time to Serve a Mission!" by Richard G. Scott
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