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History of the For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet

As you may have read on LDS Church News and Events, the pamphlet For the Strength of Youth has been updated… [more]

Don’t Be a Trunky Missionary, Endure to the End

I was recently reading in my missionary journal about my last week in Rosario Argentina back in November… [more]

Conversion of Jonas in Poland

The following story was related by my brother, Michael Smith, with is currently serving in the Warsaw… [more]

Andrew Jason Nickerl

October 26, 2011

Mission Called to: Mexico Tuxtla Gutierrez MTC Entry Date: February 29, 2012 Hometown: Bluffton, South Carolina Website/Blog: elderandrewnickerl.blogspot.com Why you are going on a mission? Testimony, or Other Comments: I’m going to serve a mission because I want to serve the Lord. I know this is where he wants me to be for the next [...]

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Mission Prep from General Conference October 2012

October 11, 2011

Thomas S. Monson: Dare to Stand Alone “Once we have a testimony, it is incumbent upon us to share that testimony with others. Many of you brethren have served as missionaries throughout the world. Many of you young men will yet serve. Prepare yourselves now for that opportunity. Make certain you are worthy to serve.” [...]

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Charissa Cervantes Cajigal

October 7, 2011

Mission Called to: Philippines Cauayan Mission MTC Entry Date: November 12, 2011 Hometown: Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines Website/Blog: http://www.facebook.com/cha0924.sapphire Why you are going on a mission? Testimony, or Other Comments: I, Charissa, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father;…having been highly favored of the Lord [...]

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Don’t Be a Trunky Missionary, Endure to the End

October 4, 2011

I was recently reading in my missionary journal about my last week in Rosario Argentina back in November 1997. I thought I’d share some of the events of that week, and (hopefully I’m not boasting here) talk about how I worked diligently until the very end of my mission. I encourage all of you future [...]

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Elder Spencer Eastwood

October 2, 2011

Mission Called to: Brazil Goiania MTC Entry Date: November 23 Hometown: Highland, UT Website/Blog: eldereastwood.blogspot.com Why you are going on a mission? Testimony, or Other Comments: I am going on a mission to serve my Heavenly Father, who I love very dearly. I want to teach people and testify of the things I know to [...]

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Requirements to Serve a Mission

September 26, 2011

One of the readers of this site emailed me and asked me what are the requirements to serve a mission. It was then that I realized that I had never put all the full-time missionary requirements in one place, so here we go. Full-Time Missionary Requirements The Lord expect each able young man, and many [...]

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What Does It Mean to Be Worthy to Serve a Mission

September 18, 2011

Let’s talk about what it means to be worthy to serve a mission. The prophets have long taught that every worthy young man should serve a mission, and that every young man should strive to be worthy. Worthiness requirements for missionaries are set forth in the scriptures and through the living prophets. Let’s first discuss what [...]

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Ryan Cole

September 16, 2011

Mission Called to: Calgary Canada MTC Entry Date: November 16 Hometown: Richmond, Utah Website/Blog: none Why you are going on a mission? Testimony, or Other Comments: I love serving other people, and i know that it will change my life, and the many other people’s lives who i will touch.

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Repentance Process and Steps

September 5, 2011

A frequent question I receive from young readers is regarding the repentance process. In many of these cases, the young people have developed their testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and they desire to serve a mission. Upon reflection of their past actions, though, they realize they have committed serious sins that need to be [...]

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Michelle Garcia

August 31, 2011

Mission Called to: Costa Rica San Jose MTC Entry Date: November 2, 2011 Hometown: Sandy, Utah Why you are going on a mission? Testimony, or Other Comments: I love this gospel and I can’t wait to share it with others. I know that I am supposed to serve a mission. YAY!

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