By Stephen Carter on Dec 9, 2007 in Doubt, Missionary Work, Sunstone | 34 Comments
I was in charge of the priesthood lesson today. It took me a long time to get it together. In fact, I had to write it down to get it out. So I thought I’d share.
Getting ready for this lesson was very difficult. I couldn’t quite get a grasp on how to present it. After […]
By Elise Eggett Johnson on Sep 5, 2007 in Missionary Work | 1 Comment
In an article I am working on with the hopes of eventual submission to Sunstone for publication, I will explore the decision processes used by today’s young men and women as they decide whether or not to serve a full-time mission. For some, this decision is a simple one. For others, it may require a […]
By Rory on Jun 29, 2007 in Missionary Work, Rotation | 11 Comments
My mission president drove me nuts. He was dedicated to the work, he would push us incessantly, and he was goal oriented. Granted, I suspect just about every other mission president was also this way. Those are the traits you can expect. Those you can deal with. What drove me nuts was how much tolerance […]
By Stephen Carter on Nov 2, 2006 in Adversity, Missionary Work, Rotation, Sunstone | 11 Comments
Last Sunday my two twin brothers gave their farewell speeches at sacrament meeting. The first brother to speak (I couldn’t tell them apart as I was sitting at the back of the gym) gave 21-minute talk (yes, I timed it). It wasn’t an amazing talk (he only spent an hour and a half preparing it […]
By Rory on Oct 25, 2006 in Missionary Work, Rotation, Service, Sunstone | 27 Comments
Our missionary program is a machine – it churns out thousands of young men and women each year (along with a smattering of retired individuals and couples) eager to venture forth and proclaim the gospel. I served, and although I have never used the term “best two years” when referring to it, I do consider […]
By Matt Thurston on Aug 17, 2006 in Missionary Work, Mormon Studies, Rotation, Sunstone | 32 Comments
My mission to Taipei, Taiwan from 1989-1990 was filled with singular experiences; your mission to Timbuktu was doubtless no exception. But can you top this?
My companion and I were street-contacting in Nan Kang, a newly opened area and small suburb of Taipei, when we stumbled upon a small college. Perfect: College Students! College Students made […]
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