NeuroTypical Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hot off the presses: I like it, as it allows more to serve. Some may have a gut reaction of poo-pooing these stories as "not good enough to serve a real mission", but I disagree. Almost 10 years ago, we moved from the threefold mission of the church, to having a fourth mission - to care for the poor and needy. And of course teaching them the gospel and baptizing them is a great way to do it - but that's a general truth for all humankind. The poor and needy have specific and immediate needs that a regular proselytizing missionary is just ill-equipped to handle, except maybe on p-day or service projects. These service missionaries will be addressing these needs as their primary focus. zil, Jane_Doe and Midwest LDS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest LDS Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) I also like that they are allowing missionaries sent home for medical reasons to continue their missions as service missionaries. While they have nothing to be ashamed of, I know being able to finish their missions will help a lot of them feel better about being home early by allowing them to continue serving the Lord, and they can fill a vital need at the same time. Edited November 16, 2018 by Midwest LDS Jane_Doe and zil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSG Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 1:34 PM, Midwest LDS said: I also like that they are allowing missionaries sent home for medical reasons to continue their missions as service missionaries. While they have nothing to be ashamed of, [ThatoneHPineveryward]Yes those heathens do have plenty to be ashamed of! If they had any real faith at all, God wouldn't let them get sick![/ThatoneHPineveryward] Midwest LDS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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