Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
For our joint (all-girls) activity this week we had a special Sister Missionary night! We had heard from several recently returned Elders (and a newly called Elder on his way to the MTC) within the past few months, but nothing specifically for the girl…
Next month the youth in our ward are participating in a missionary month. The Young Women and Young Men leaders have planned special lessons and activities to help familiarize them with missionary life. Many of these will take place on Sunday, others will replace weekly mutual activities. Some of these activities will naturally include our […]
Before they took off for Cambodia, I had my mom and her husband write a list of ways to prepare for a senior mission. I think it’s a really good beginning list. Now that they’ve been serving for about a year, I wondered if they would change anything about their original list. They sent over a few […]
I can NOT believe that my parents are half way through their two year mission to Cambodia! It is just bananas. They are doing such an amazing job. A little later this week I’ll share some of their updated feedback about how to help and support a senior missionary. Today, though, I’m posting a super […]
This locket will let you always keep your missionary son or daughter close to your heart. A sterling silver finished heart locket, with a beautiful chain makes for a perfect reminder of the great labor your loved one has embarked on.
Serve Him Sister Missionary Clothes, Shirt. Our Serve Him Missionary shirt has the words from Doctrine and Covenants 4:2: Serve him with all your heard, might, mind, strength emblazoned in large letters on the front. Missionaries love our shirts for P-day.
Serve Him LDS Missionary Shirt. Our Serve Him Missionary shirt has the words from Doctrine and Covenants 4:2: Serve him with all your heard, might, mind, strength emblazoned in large letters on the front. Missionaries love our shirts for P-day.
Last fall I posted about what it means to become a missionary mom. This spring I have spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be a missionary daughter! There are definitely some similarities. This little project is one example–my friend Julie put together a photo booklet just like this for […]
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#dandc90 v11 – every man shall hear the fullness of the gospel in his own tongue, and in his own language.
… and the incredible work of preparing missionaries to speak in the languages of the world…. 15 Missionary Training Centers…
By [email protected] (Pam Mueller) Using D&C 30-36, they were to read and come up with what the Lord says about Missionaries…companions, spiritual preparation, conduct, attitude and their calling Read More Read more here:: D&C 30-36 Missionary Handbook
Using D&C 30-36, they were to read and come up with what the Lord says about Missionaries…companions, spiritual preparation, conduct, attitude and their calling
1. That I don’t know enough about the gospel. 2. That my friends will be offended. 3. To love, to serve The Lord and obey the commandments, to work hard.1. Knocking on doors 2. Rejection 3. Trust the Lord and His prophets1. That I will need to speak with so many people I don’t know. 2. That someone will speak ill of something I love so much. 3. They are literal children of Heavenly Father. That He loves them. That He wants them to return home.1. Missing my family & friends. 2. Rejection. 3. Love. Service. Repentance1. Knowing the scriptures 2. That I will offend the person 3. Heavenly Father is always there for us, Listen to the Spirit, Learn to serve.1. Learning a forein language 2. Thinking I have to have all the answers instead of letting the Spirit teach. 3. Jesus lives. Love others. Repentance.1. at the time….learning the language 2. rejection 3. faith hope charity1. Not knowing the scriptures & words of Prophets well enough. 2. Lack of Confidence. 3. (1) They are loved. (2) The Plan of Salvation (3) Service1. Dealing with different cultures…even in the US. 2. That I know enough about the gospel 3. To be believers and doers in the gospel1. The time missed from college.
2. Confidence. ..none
3.be kind to others1. Not knowing enough 2. Rejection 3. That they are children of God, they are loved unconditionally, service brings joy1. Confidence I can do it 2. Not knowing how to answer people’s questions 3. Love of Work, Live & Love the Gospel#1- being away from family
#2-offending someone
#3-love of God, obedience, integrity1. I won’t know what to say
2. Rejection
3. They are a child of God, Live the gospel, they are loved by God & us unconditionallythree teen boys answers #1having to learn a complicated language, getting kidnapped, nothing (and he’s going to Russia in February), #2 speaking, being rejected, being rejected, #3 keep the commandment-pay in cash-think it through, follow the gospel-don’t be fake-listen to your parents, pray-read the scriptures-follow the Spirit1. Knocking on doors
2. Rejection
3. Love one another
Family is forever
You are a child of Godfrom 3 kids at home – 1a not being able to answer questions, 1b not knowing what to say, 1c being away from family; 2a not being able to explain clearly, 2b rejection/ being laughed at, 2c that I won’t sound sure or that they won’t believe me 3a – Jesus, sacrament, scriptures, 3b – Jesus, testimony, baptism, 3c – to be sober, gospel and priesthood1. Being away from family. 2. Not being able to communicate clearly in another language. Being mocked by unbelievers. 3. You are a child of God and he loves you and wants to help you. Jesus Christ atoned for our sins so we could be forgiven if we truly repent.1 – not knowing what to say.
2 – don’t want people to think I’m disingenuous.
3 – know and rely on Christ (including read, pray, etc.). Respect others. Good work ethic.1 – dogs 2 – rejection – knowing christ (atonement included), divine nature, service1. Being away from family
2. Having enough faith to be able to answer questions
3. God loves them unconditionally, atonement is real, families are forever1- Eating weird food (foreign countries)
2- Not being able to express myself
3- Integrity, hard work, live the gospel1. Getting kidnapped in a foreign country 2. Being laughed at 3. To ask1. Having to speak about personal things to strangers/getting out of my comfort zone. 2. Rejection/losing friends 3. the atonement is for everyone and they should use it! Love people more than you judge them. Have faith, you can’t see the end, but the Lord can.1. Safety of my spouse
2. Making relationships awkward
3. Love the Lord, love your neighbor, work hard1. Being out of my comfort zone nothing familiar. 2. Making things awkward (fear). 3. Relationship with The Lord, service, endure to end your family will help.1 – Being able to handle rejection of something I hold so dear, 2 – Being laughed at or made fun of for my beliefs, 3 – Christ completed the atonement for you, He lives and loves you, God the Father and the Savior truly have a plan for us so stay close to them your whole life!1. Missing family 2. Rejection 3.a) You are a child of God b) the atonement is real c) find joy as we endure to the endAnswers from my teenagers 1. Not picking up on language, Criticism from others, being rejected, blisters :) 2. people will think i’m weird, criticsm, won’t know how to answer their questions 3. Atonement is real, kindness/respect, that Heavenly Father really is thereFrom my 19 year old daughter who is about to submit her papers: 1) Being able to actually teach a lesson and finding the strength to do everything for 18 months straight without breaks 2) I don’t want to cry in front of people, I talk to fast, and usually what I say doesn’t make sense
3) know how to listen to the spirit to know right how wrong, how to stand up for yourself, and how to not judge others#1 strange Food, #2 how they receive it, #3 charity, atonement, selfworthDave says 1) Getting yelled at 2) Damaging a relationship 3) follow Christ, be loving and kind to others, work hard1. physical stamina 2. feel awkward about what best to say 3. use atonement daily, never quit trying, follow the Spirit1. Being away from family. 2. Will I be able to answer all the questions? 3. to love people as Jesus does, giving service is God’s plan, the Plan of SalvationBeing away from family, 2) saging the right thing. 3) stay close to the spirit; follow the commandments; pray, pray, pray!#1 being away from family, #2 how to start conversation about the gospel, #3 to love the Lord, to trust the Lord, that they are loved by the Lord#1 leaving family #2 rejection #3 pray, repent, serve1) Lack of knowledge…2) not being able to voice well what my heart knows and 3)Jesus is the Christ, love others, serve othersDiane could you tell me exactly how you did this? How many students do you teach? I’d like to try and do it tomorrow, if you could help me out. Thank you11. leaving family 2. someone judging me because I am Mormon 3. To have a testimony of the Gospel, recognize the spirit, choose to be happyWould u mind sharing your results?1I just tallied up what’s here so I can use it tomorrow. I came up with: Top 10 answers for questions 1 & 2 are 1.Rejection, 2. not knowing what to say/ how to answer/explain clearly, 3. missing family & friends 4. Don’t know enough about gospel/scriptures 5.being laughed at/judged/yelled at. 6.lack of confidence, 7 offending others 8 learning a foreign language & culture 9 speaking – especially to those I don’t know 10- knocking on doors & getting kidnapped. I guess some of these could be combined, but it will work for my one question family feud for section 84.
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