Christlike ATtributes

12/4/08

Missionaries are commanded to serve God with all their "heart might mind and strength"

• D&C 4: 2-5 I think one Christlike attribute that we all need to have is endurance. We need to go throughout our mission with ALL our heart might mind and strength. We need to endure to the end in all things. Work hard from the start to the finish. That is a Christlike attribute.
  
• D&C 88:84 Just like the passage above, we need to labor diligently. We need to strive to perfect our ministry, and do the best we can in all things. We are responsible to help them gain a testimony. We need to do our part

Obedience is a vital attribute to missionary work

• 1 Nephi 3:7 I will go and do the things which the lord has commanded. It is as simple as that. We need to go and do the things which we have been commanded. We are called of god to go and serve. To do his work, and we need to go do it with the fulness of our heart.
• Alma 37:35 WE have been learning about the church and its teachings our entire lives. It has been engrained in our mind the teachings and small bible stories. Now it is our time and our duty to help share that ever giving gift to the world. We are able to help teach and preach this gospel to those who need it. it feels good to know that we are helping people gain everlasting happiness.
  

Christlike Attributes

12/02/08

Missionaries strive to develop Christlike attributes.

• 3 Nephi 18:24 - We need to have Christlike attributes at all times on our mission, and do our best to have them all the time. We are ambassadors of the lord, and we need to act like he does. When we go out we are representing "his light" We hold it up and we teach it. It is just like we are representing him.
  
• D&C 4:5-6 - These are all very important things we need to learn. These are all wonderful attributes, Christlike attributes. We need to strive to do better in all of these things. Every single day we should pray for help. We can't become perfect on our own, the more we ask for help, and the harder we try, we can become more like him. We can become more like christ and become closer to exaltation.
  

Preparing Investigators for Baptism and Confirmation

11/25/08

Covenants and ordinances necessary for exaltation are received in the house of the Lord.

• D&C 131 - This just shows that no matter what we do in life, no matter how good we are, there are a some things that we NEED to do in order to get to the celestial kingdom. We need to follow not just some rules, but every single on, including celestial marriage.
  
• D&C 132:15,18,19 - Im just thankful that we are able to marry in the temple. That we are able to marry and stay with our spouse for time and all eternity. I am so thankful that we have these ordinances. I love that i know that i can see my family again, and i can be sealed to my wife and family for ever. It's important, and its awesome to see it happen. Divorce is such a big thing around the states, but i think the eternal perspective gives everyone in the church a bit more to live for.
  

Preparing investigators for baptism and confirmation

11/20/08

As Investigators come unto Christ and prepare to become Church members, they must understand the covenants associated with saving ordinances and be willing to make and keep these sacred obligations.

• D&C 45:9 - We are Christs work and workers, we are his covenant going out into the world to teach and share his gospel with the people. We are to go out and be the light of the world, and show the full standard of his people. We are the best he has, his warriors in the field, coming to do his work.
  
• D&C 42:78 - I think for a lot of non members who are being converted have the problem with the word of wisdom. I think and have heard, that the hardest thing to do is to keep them clean long enough to get baptized, then keep them clean after that as well. This goes for many other commandments im sure. But if we are a member of this great church, we need to keep the commandments and sacred ordinances.

Missionaries help those who are converted prepare for baptism, conformation, and membership in the Lords Church.

• Exodus 20:8-11 - I think among members and investigators as well something we all struggle with is keeping the sabbath day holy. It's hard on a day when a lot of us have nothing to do to keep the day devoted to the lord/family. I think one way we can look at it is this. WE can work hard and be devoted to life for 6 days a week that is many many hours of work. But then on the 7th day, the lords day, we devote 12 hours to him. Spend that much needed time with your family, read your scriptures, enjoy gods creations, nature etc. We should teach the aspect of keeping the sabbath day holy as something positive. Something we long for.
  
• D&C 59:9-10 - In helping people to prepare to become members of the church, we also need to make sure they are doing well after baptism and things. We need to keep up with them, make sure if they need support, we can give it to them. We want to try and keep them spotless before god. Meeting with them on sundays i think is a good thing to do. That way you are busy, and they are doing something holy on the sabbath day, as opposed to doing something to break the sabbath.
  

Using time wisely to bring people to Christ

11/18/08

Effective planning, goal setting, and time management help focus missionary efforts and increase success.

• Doctrine and Covenants 109:8 - We can't just go knocking on random doors all throughout our missions and expect to convert everyone. We need to effectively plan, and use our time wisely in order to do things right. We need to pray, and fast, and think in depth what is needed and where we should be that day. Preparation is key.
  

Using Time wisely to bring people to Christ

11/13/08

Finding people to teach is a responsibility for missionaries and Church members

• Doctrine and Covenants 123:12-13 - We need to spend our lives and expecially our missions really searching out the people who need us. I think a big part of this is prayer, and listening to the promptings of the spirit. The Spirit will help us a great deal in thinking of where to go and what to say etc. Just like the scripture said there are people all over the earth in different countries, sects, parties, etc. Some of them simply dont know the truth, and others want to know, but dont know how to find it. Some just don't know where to find it. We as missionaries need to be that person, that tool to share with them the things that they long to hear. We can bring that truth to them, and share with them the continuous love of Christ.
  

Physical and Emotional Preparation

10/11/08

Prospective missionaries should prepare for the physical and emotional demands of a full-time mission.

• D&C 4:2 - If we are going to serve god with "all" our heart might mind and strength, we need to be in great physical and emotional condition. If we are super over weight, or we have injuries or something like that. Then we cant serve to our full extent. We need to do our best to be in the best shape possible. We are going to do heaps of walking and things all over the place, and we need to be able to do what is asked of us. Physical and emotional preparation before a mission is critical prior to serving.
  
• D&C 88:124 - This is something i really have a problem with, and its good to learn about it so i can work at it. We need to "cease to sleep longer than is needful" As missionaries it's early to bed early to rise. And i personally need to start doing that now, so it's not such a burden to me when i get into the field. And i think it really is a good practice. Your mind is clear, your alert and ready to go. It makes it easier to be happy and feel the spirit when your not groggy and sleepy.
  

There are honorable alternatives to full-time missionary service for those individual excused by priesthood leaders because of their physical or emotional circumstance.

• Some people just cant go out and serve a full 2 year mission. Some people have certain physical or emotional circumstances that wont permit a 2 year mission. And i feel like its ok. It's sad, but it's ok, the Lord understands. And the church will excuse you from a 2 year mission. Besides that, there is heaps of different ways you can gain those blessings and help other people. Youc an go to the church family history center, work with welfare projects, hospitals homeless shelters, anywhere that needs help. Service is service, and the lord will bless you no matter what kind of service you are doing. We will be blessed and judged on the desires of our hearts. So if we do our part in missionary service, wherever and whenever it may be, we will be blessed