Then, SURPRISE, Sister Seymour, the seminary principle came in and issued us "mission calls". They were actually kind of cool because they were all personalized and everything. But, there is a catch, it was REAL! (not in the churchwide sense though) It reads,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Carmichael Stake
8276 Deseret Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
May 16, 2008
Dear Sister Hale,
You have been called to serve a mission to the Bella Vista Mission in Fair Oaks, California. You are to report on Monday, May 18, 2008.
Brother Abbott will serve as your mission president for the duration of your missionary service. He will teach you and guide you so that your missionary service may be of great benefit to yourself and others that you serve.
The requirements of your missionary service are as follows:
- Have Perfect attendance at seminary and school for the entire week.
- Wear missionary attire to seminary and school for the entire week... No name badge is required.
- If you are asked why you are dressed up, you must answer that you are serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Give away one Book of Mormon to someone who is not a member of the church.
There are many in this area that want to find the truth, but "know not where to find it." (D&C 123:12) Your example will be a beacon of light to many wandering in darkness.
You will find great spiritual blessings in missionary service. Blessings abound in true service. One of the blessings that you will receive when you complete all of the requirements of your missionary service is all of your tardies and absences erased for the year or an extra 50 points in credit.
May you find great joy in serving the Lord!
Sister Seymour
WOW!!! WOW! That is going to be HARD!! I don't wear skirts at school, ever, so I think that that will be very hard, along with giving away a Book of Mormon. The rewards are pretty awesome though, but they don't really matter to me since I don't need either, but oh well. I'm kind of nervous and excited. It will be hard to just not give up, but I am sure it is very minimal compared to what you really experience on a mission. Still, it is a "mission" of sorts and I KNOW it will be a great experience.
So, that's what I'll be doing next week, it will be fun. :-D
2 comments:
Katrina, that is an awesome challenge from your Seminary Teacher. There are a lot of kids here who don't realize what an amazing blessing the church is, and take it for granted. Growing up in an area where the church is strong, but not as prominent, it is difficult to know what to say to others you know. I know that you will find the right things to say, because Heavenly Father has promised that to those who serve, read D&C 84:85. Let us know how it goes!
Thanks, I will. I'm kind of glad to have this opportunity because it will be a learning experience for me and all my friends at school. This is gonna be fun! :-D
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