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The missionary word scramble Investigator Update During Conference Weekend was submitted by Melissa Hunt Havertz (Sister Hunt). Melissa served in the Michigan Lansing Mission from 2013 to 2014. Here is the original journal entry. The names have been changed.
April 7, 2013
Dear Diary,
What an amazing life! Curtis is so ready for baptism! He spent ten hours at the church yesterday, studying from the Book of Mormon between Conference sessions. What a great man!
Joe came for an hour of Conference. I don't know what his intentions are ... He makes me feel a little uneasy.
Liam is so odd. Ha ha! He gave me chinese pills for colds and told me it worked better than the priesthood, because it worked without needing faith.
I am amazed at how much people sacrifice to be in this gospel period. They reject the traditions of their fathers. I don't know if I could do that.
I'm learning so, so much out here. I'm learning to be self-reliant. I'm learning to become the woman God wants me to be.
My heart aches for Sarah Snow. She's getting involved with anti-material. I feel like President Jensen needs to talk to her.
Christ brings togetherness, light, and hope. Satan brings contention, doubt, and darkness. I choose the light.
The Context
"This is a journal entry from my first area. I was serving on a college campus and loved serving those my age. I've been able to stay in touch with many of the people I met and they continue to be examples to me."Resources/Advice for Prospective Missionaries
The following are resources suggested by Melissa.
- General Conference Talk: "The Divine Call of Missionary" by Elder Rasband, April 2010
- Post-it Notes/Sticky Notes: These can be used to leave notes on people's doors if they do not answer.
- Warm boots and warm coats: especially if you're going somewhere cold like Michigan
Resources/Advice for Returned Missionaries
- Book: The Power of Everyday Missionaries by Clayton M. Christensen
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