Comments on: LDS Mission Cost

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:54:22 +0000

Charles, It doesn’t sound like a lack of dedication or anything of the sort. You’ll have to work out the financial situation with your parents and bishop. But if you and your parents can assure the bishop that the money will be there each month to pay for your mission, I’m guessing there will be no reason to delay submitting your papers and going on your mission. I’m glad to hear you are well enough to serve a mission. May God bless and be with you and your family.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:47:47 +0000

hey I am almost 19 and until this last summer I have been doing chemotherapy every year. I only have a measly 1,500 dollars saved what can I do? Do I need to wait and earn money for a while. My family can pay, but is that a lack of dedication on my part?

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:41:54 +0000

Brenna, Congratulations on your mission call! You will be a great missionary. Thanks for sharing your story and your testimony with us.

By: (Sister) Brenna Morgan

(Sister) Brenna Morgan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:10:37 +0000

wow…I am writing on this site once again! Only this time it is several months later and with some great news! After all of the struggles with money and loans and debt…I am so excited to say that I received my call this past week! Washington, Spokane Mission! Not at all what I anticipated or expected, but I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord. I leave fairly quickly for the MTC (7 weeks) but I know the Lord will take care of me. Thanks again for all of your comments…they truly strengthened me when I was feeling down or worried about my situations! This gospel is TRUE! I know it with all of my heart! Miracles DO come to those that have the desire to serve!

By: Therese

Therese — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:46:04 +0000

With all the young people out there, I feel a little like a duck out of water. I’m a widowed sister in my early 50′s, my eternal mate went home about two years ago. The spirit has been prompting me to inquire about a “Senior Mission”; perhaps with another sister. I’ve heard there are such mission available for sisters such as I. I’m not sure if the cost would vary and I guess the Bishop is the first to discuss this with. Although, there are so many young brothers and sisters out there that need financial assistance for their missions, that would be a worthy cause as well. However, the Holy Spirit has testified to me so strongly regarding a mission…….

By: nn

nn — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:00:03 +0000

Kristen! Thank you for sharing this! What a beautiful story of faith and the blessings that followed! xoxo

By: nn

nn — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:54:13 +0000

awesome comment! Thanks for posting. It is always nice to hear the good and bad, that you loved it despite the hardships. Isn’t it true though? The best things are the things that you have to work the hardest for? thanks

By: Bonjwa

Bonjwa — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:24:09 +0000

Might as well throw in my two cents here too. Turning 22 in 3 days and will be having my 2nd interview in 2 days. I’m excited, scared, and humbled. I’ve worked my tail off all summer. 2 jobs – 60 hours a week and I only have over half the money. I was told my ward would help me and that is so amazing to hear. I barely know these people and they want to help me. I should mention I’m also a conversation to thechuch of about 3 years and the only member of a non-active catholic family. They said they can’t support me financially and are pressing on me to not go, but I know the Lord wants me out there and I know I want to be out there to help others know of the things I’ve come to know. It is true. God does live. He does love us. This is Christs church and I know it to be true. I hope any others out there in similar shoes as me will pray to know if its right for them to serve.

By: Brenna Morgan

Brenna Morgan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:41:06 +0000

Lydia,
I have been feeling the full weight of financial struggles myself. When I made the decision to start preparing for a mission, I realized I was thousands of dollars in debt, let alone not able to make enough money in the time frame I wanted to leave! Neither of my parents are able to help, and I felt so discouraged… The two things that have helped me in the same situation you’re in are: A) Deep, sincere communication with your Heavenly Father about your situation, and B) An increased amount in fast offerings! I have such a testimony if both at this time…MIRACLES HAPPEN!!! Whether that’s the Lord guiding you to a second or third income or being blessed with Angels that come into your life who are willing to help fund your mission! Don’t give up hope! I promise you that as you live faithful to the commandments and take your struggles to the Lord, he will bless you beyond anything you could have ever imagined! D&C 68:5-6. I’ll keep you in my prayers!

By: Lydia

Lydia — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:57:30 +0000

I just figured out how much i can have saved in 9 months from now it’s about a little over 2200 euros which is about 3300 dollars atm… it discourages me knowing I still can’t pay even half of my mission around the time I can leave… i know my bishop will only ask me to save as much as i can… but I want him to keep that money he was about to spend on my mission for a someone who can’t come up with the money and is a guy, someone who was commanded to go by the Lord himself.
I know my parents can’t help me like they helped my brother 9 years ago, since they have financial problems themselves… what can I do?? i am willing to do almost everything…