Missionary Work Position Statement

I felt I just had to choose missionary work as a topic because I felt so inspired by this topic as I have watched and studied the talks from the last General Conference.  For the first time in my life I can say that I truly feel enthusiastic and optimistic about missionary work instead of it being something I fear or dread in my life.  I truly feel like I have caught the “wave” of enthusiasm for missionary work.  I have realized that we truly do have a glad message to share and I am excited to share it with all that I can.  I have felt comfort from Elder Andersen’s prophetic promise that as we pray about who we can share the gospel with, the spirit will help us to know.  I am so grateful for the commandment and blessing to be a missionary and to share the source of my joy to all I possibly can.

Missionary Work #10

"I promise you, as you pray to know with whom to speak, names and faces will come into your mind.  Words to speak will be given in the very moment you need them.  Opportunities will open to you.  Faith will overcome doubt, and the Lord will bless you with your very own miracles."
Elder Neil L. Anderson, "It's A Miracle," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #9

"Brothers and sisters, as surely as the Lord has inspired more missionaries to serve, He is also awakening the minds and opening the hearts of more good and honest people to receive His missionaries.  You already know them.  They are in your family and live in your neighborhood.  They walk past you on the street, sit by you in school, and connect with you online.  You too are an important part of this unfolding miracle."
Elder Neil L. Anderson, "It's A Miracle," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #8

"... it was not so much the duty anyone performed but the way they all became one in their enthusiasm to bring people into the community of Saints that had brought them such happiness."
President Henry B. Eyring, "We Are One," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #7

"The Lord made it clear at the very start of this last dispensation that we were to take the gospel to all the world.  What He said to the few priesthood holders in 1831 He says to the many now.  Whatever your age, capacity, Church calling, or location, we are as one called to the work to help Him in His harvest of souls until He comes again."
President Henry B. Eyring, "We Are One," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #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."
Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Catch the Wave," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #5

"This wave of truth and righteousness is wondrous!  It is not man-made!  It comes from the Lord, who said, 'I will hasten my work in its time.'  This wave is empowered by a divine announcement made 193 years ago.  It consisted of only seven words: 'This is my Beloved Son, Hear Him!'  Uttered by Almighty God, that announcement introduced a young Joseph Smith to the Lord Jesus Christ.  Those seven words launched the Restoration of His gospel.  Why?  Because our living God is a loving God!  He wants His children to know Him and Jesus Christ, whom He has sent!  And He wants His children to gain immortality and eternal life!"
Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Catch the Wave," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #4

"At best, missionary work necessitates drastic adjustment to one's pattern of living.  It requires long hours and great devotion, selfless sacrifice and fervent prayer.  As a result, dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity."
President Thomas S. Monson, "Come, All Ye Sons of God," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #3

"The holy scriptures contain no proclamation more relevant,, no responsibility more binding, no instruction more direct than the injunction given by the resurrected Lord as He appeared in Galilee to the eleven disciples.  Said He:
'Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
'Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.'
This Divine command, ,coupled with its glorious promise, is our watchword today as it was in the meridian of time.  Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Always it has been: ever it shall be.  As the Prophet Joseph Smith declared, 'After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the Gospel.' "
President Thomas S. Monson, "Come, All Ye Sons of God," General Conference April 2013

Missionary Work #2

"If you will respond to the invitation to share your beliefs and feelings about the restored gospel of

Jesus Christ, a spirit of love and a spirit of courage will be your constant companion, for perfect love casteth out fear."

Elder L. Tom Perry, "Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear," General Conference October 2011

Missionary Work #1

"The Church was organized in 1830.  Now, 182 years later, we remain under covenant to take the gospel to 'every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.'  As we do so, both givers and receivers will be

blessed.  Ours is the responsibility to teach His children and awaken in them an awareness of God."

Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Thanks Be To God,"  General Conference April 2012