Missionary Work/Service

1.      “’My life is like my shoes-to be worn out in service.’ That applies to all members of the twelve. We also wear ourselves out in service of the Lord, and we do so willingly” (in Conference Report, Apr. 2008, 84; or Ensign, May 2008, 86; see also Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], xxxvi).

2.      “It is impossible to fail when you do your best when you are on the Lord’s errand.”(Elder M. Russell Ballared in Conference Report, Put your trust in the Lord, Oct. 2013)

3.      “There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save.” (Thomas S. Monson in Conference Report, True Shepherds, Oct. 2013)

4.      “My message this afternoon is that the Lord is hastening His work. In our day this can be done only when every member of the church reaches out with love to share the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We need to work together in partnership with our 80,000 missionaries now serving.”(Russell M. Ballard in Conference Report, Put your trust in the Lord, Oct. 2013)

5.      “May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord.” (Thomas S. Monson in Conference Report, Till we meet Again, Oct. 2013)

6.      “Together, members and missionaries invite all to learn of God, of Jesus Christ, and of His gospel. Each inquiring individual should seek earnestly and pray fervently for the assurance that these things are true. The truth will be manifest by the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Russell M. Nelson in Conferecne Report, Catch the Wave, April 2013)

7.      “Every member a missionary!” (David O. McKay in Conference Report, April 1959)

8.      “If you’re not a full-time missionary with a missionary badge pinned on your coat, now is the time to paint one on your heart-painted, as Paul said, ‘not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God.” (Neil L. Anderson in Conference Report, It’s a Miracle, April 2013)

9.      “The decision to serve a mission will shape the spiritual destiny of the missionary, his of her spouse, and their posterity for generations to come. A desire to serve is a natural outcome of ones conversion, worthiness, and preparation.” (Russell M. Nelson in Conference Report, Ask the missionaries! They can help you! Oct. 2012)

10.  “Perhaps the greatest reason for missionary work is to give the world its chance to hear and accept the gospel. The scriptures are replete with commands and promises and calls and rewards for teaching the gospel. I use the word command deliberately for it seems to be an insistent directive from which we, singly and collectively, cannot escape.” (Spencer W. Kimball, When the World Will Be Converted, Ensign Oct. 1974 p. 4, )

Position Statement: I have loved reading about missionary work! This semester I decided to serve a mission, and I am so grateful I did! It has already blessed my life so much more than I could have ever thought and I haven’t even received my call yet! But as I have read about missions and missionary work it has made me so excited. I truly feel like they have empowered me. I know that as I have read these talks they have taught how to better prepare to be the best missionary of the church that I can be. As I have read these talks, it has only made my excitement to serve even greater. I know that Heavenly Father is preparing those people wherever I get called to hear the true and everlasting gospel. I know that as I have read these talks, I have learned that I need to keep an open mind as I go to a completely new place and teach the people there.