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  • Michael

    The church has four missions proclaiming the gospel, perfecting the saints, redeeming the dead, and caring for the poor and needy. Proclaiming the gospel is essential to our faith. Because of the great joy and fulfillment that we experience in our lives it is only natural that we would share this with others. I share the gospel for the same reason that I recommend a good movie or a great book. Jesus admonished his disciples, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you" Matthew 2819 Perfecting the saints refers to the personal journey of each member through life. The Savior commanded, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 548. I know that perfection is impossible through my own efforts. Although I strive daily to improve myself and repent of my sins I continue sin. Through my baptismal coventant which I renew every week as I partake of the Lord's Supper the Sacrament the Atonement of Jesus Christ remains active in my life and I obtain forgiveness of my sins. "Redeeming the dead" is often taken out of context by those who don't understand its meaning. This is really an extension of proclaiming the gospel, because it is extended to all of God's children, including those who have already passed away. Because many have died without a knowledge of Heavenly Father's plan, we research them through our own geneaology, and perform sacred ordinances on their behalf in the holy temples. In their current state they have the blessings of the gospel made available to them through this vicarious work. Caring for the poor and needy is a basic principle of the gospel. Christ showed through his example and frequently through his teachings that caring for the poor is essential to living the gospel. We are encouraged to give generously, and to serve the needy. Show more

  • Caleb

    The church has four missions and they are the following along with how I participate in them: 1. Proclaim the Gospel: When I was growing up in Vancouver I would share the gospel with my friends. I served a two-year mission for my church sharing the gospel with the Argentine people. I teach my family gospel principles. I have a blog where I share the gospel and anywhere and everywhere I am prepared and do share the gospel. 2. Redeem the Dead: We believe that baptisms and other sacred ordinances must be offered to all people both living and dead. There are sacred buildings called temples where we can receive baptism and other ordinances for those who have passed on. I regularly attend the temple and participate in those ordinances. 3. Perfect the Saints: Every Sunday I attend church. At church I have the opportunity to teach and share gospel principles helping myself and those around me become better people. Every Monday night we (my wife, son and I) have a family night where we have a lesson focused on a gospel principle, some kind of fun activity and a treat of some sort. 4. Care for the Poor and Needy: Every first Sunday of the month is designated as "Fast Sunday" where for two meals we abstain from eating and drinking anything. We take the money we would have used on food and give it to the bishop. The bishop is then able to help those in need. Show more

  • Amy

    Missionaries devote eighteen months or two years to serving the Lord with all their heart, might, mind, and strength. This service comes in a variety of ways whether they be physical or spiritual. When a missionary sees a need, they rush in to help! We are all about being examples of the Savior and doing things that He Himself would do because we are His representatives. Missionaries are called and set apart from the world to do the Lord's work. To be set apart, we become seperated from the practices of the world and live a strict lifestyle that invites the Spirit of God to be with us at all times so that we might be able to answer the call of the people around us who are crying to God for help and direction. We are called by a prophet who has the authority from God to bestow upon us the authority to preach His Gospel to the world. A missionary's greatest purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the Restored Gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. This is what we mainly strive for, to help others come to know Christ. Currently, I am helping with the missionary effort by serving a full time mission in California and I love every moment of it for I have seen the way people have changed their lives by coming to know their Savior personally. Show more

  • Terry

    I served a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Dublin Ireland. I will never forget those wonderful people. While there I sang in a quartet called the Mormonaires in the Gaiety Theater in a variety show in downtown Dublin. I love how good music brings with it a warm spirit. I received an email 30 years after my mission to Ireland from an Irish woman who heard us sing and looked into the church. She found the doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ to be just what she was looking for. I am pleased beyond words to have been able to help her find the peace, and happiness that the gospel brings. Show more

  • Megs

    Many members of the church have opportunities to devote their time to helping others learn more about the church. I was privileged to be able to devote 18 months of my life focusing on others rather than myself. I was called to the Texas Lubbock Mission when I was reaching my 21st birthday. My mission covered the areas of West Texas and East New Mexico. This was a time in which I did not watch T.V. or go to movies. I didn't sleep in or stay out late. What I got to do, was teach others about our Savior and His church on the earth. My focus was on spiritual matters. I studied the scriptures daily, focusing on the spiritual needs of others that I taught. I had to listen to the holy ghost to help direct me to be an instrument in the Lord's hands. I witnessed many miracles and felt a closeness to my Heavenly Father as I reached out to others. At first, this was not an easy task for me. Although I knew the things that I was teaching people were true, I have, in my past, been the type of person that does not get "attached" to people. If I wasn't attached to anyone, then I wouldn't have to feel the pain that so often comes when you care about others and see them make wrong choices. I remember one day in particular that was really hard for me to put my whole heart into my missionary service. I knelt down and prayed and told my Heavenly Father that this was hard! The answer came while I was still on my knees, "How can you become like me, if you do not love the way that I love?" I immediately felt overwhelmed with gratitude that someone loved me that much. If I gave my heart into my missionary work, others would know of that love as well! Our Heavenly Father loves EACH of us with such love that we cannot comprehend. I can testify that every soul is precious in His sight. If I had not loved the people I taught, I would have missed out on so many wonderful relationships that I continue to keep this day. It was hard when they struggled, but it was so much more fulfilling seeing the people I love progress and come to a greater understanding of our Heavenly Father and Savior. Show more

  • Tim

    The missions of the church are pretty much everywhere. The point of the church mission system is to invite people to come unto Christ. Sometimes that's through teaching them about the life of Christ in the Bible. Sometimes, it's teaching about a prophet on the earth today. And sometimes, it's through doing service projects for people and just "Loving thy neighbor". Currently I am serving in Fresno, California speaking Spanish and loving it. We do a lot of things like service projects, and teaching. Our goal is to take the faith that people already have and grow it. So we work with members of our church as well as teach members of different religions, and people that don't belong to a specific religion. Anyone that we can help come closer to Christ we will talk to or serve. Show more

  • Keli'i

    One of the missions of the Church is to take the gospel to all the world. I served as a full-time missionary for the church for two years in the California Arcadia Mission. These were the best years of my life thus far. It was such a great blessing to be involved in the service of the Lord full-time. I know that the work I did during that time period truly was the Lord's work. I felt his hand in my life, leading and guiding me. I continue to receive blessings because of the service that I gave. Show more

  • Bradley

    I successfully participated in the church's volunteer service program. I was able to serve full time for two years. I learned a foreign language and culture as I taught gospel principles and shared personal appreciation for having lived the gospel principles. As much as I enriched the lives of others I also benefited significantly from the service opportunity. I would not be where I am at today in all aspects of my life if I had not gone through the experience. I matured over the two years and learned to serve others, communicate and teach. These skills have greatly enrich my life as a professional. The experience is irreplaceable. Show more

  • E. Johnson

    Young men and young women serve missions for 18-24 months. Senior adults can serve missions too! Because we have strong testimonies of the Restored Gospel and what it has done to bless our lives, we are excited for the opportunity to serve the Lord by inviting others to learn about the things we believe, and to follow the example of our Savior Jesus Christ through faith, repentance, baptism by immersion, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end. Missionaries are assigned to areas throughout the world through a call that comes directly from the President of the Church through inspiration from Heavenly Father. Missionaries are trained at one of several Missionary Training Centers (MTC's) throughout the world. There they study and learn about gospel doctrine, practice teaching, and learn the language native to the area they will serve. After a few weeks in the MTC a missionary is prepared to enter the mission field and will serve in different cities or areas throughout the mission until their service is finished. I received my call to the Georgia Macon and South Carolina Columbia missions and I am serving for 18 months in areas all throughout the good old South! Show more

  • Thomas

    I served a mission in China, Hong Kong. I had not idea where I would live for two years. I found out by mail. Today's living Apostles and Prophets selected where I went. Learning Chinese wasn't easy. Living on the other side of the world was quite the experience. But that's not why I wen't. I served a volunteer mission, paying monthly to be supported, to serve God. I would have gone anywhere. It was a privilege to share the important message to the world that God does in fact live. I wanted to tell everyone I could that Jesus Christ called more Apostles and Prophets in our day to guide us and lead us to know God's will, to bring back His true Church back on the earth once again. It's so amazing the happiness the true Gospel brings. We shared this message with the people of Hong Kong, and many came to know these truths. Show more

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