A Major Blessing
Larson’s desire to serve a mission and her efforts to learn Spanish prepared her to serve
Your Donations to the General Missionary Fund Make a Difference
Love for Others
“A mission changed me. I have so much more love for people.”
Serving with All Her Might, Mind, and Strength
Sister Katherine Welton is currently serving in the Belgium/Netherlands Mission.
Dependent on the Lord
Adam Roberts loved his mission. “As a kid, I always wanted to serve a mission,” he says. “A few months before my mission, I started worrying about having to talk to strangers in a different language, and that was scary.” But instead of living in fear, he chose to live by faith.
A Life Forever Changed
When An Vu joined an English Class, she had no idea it would change her life forever.
He Puts Missionaries Where He Needs Them Most
Serving a mission is a blessing to others, and its also a gift to the missionary willing to go. Thank you for helping make missions possible.
Finding a New Groove
As Sister Alyssa Chamberlain prayed about serving a mission, she felt that she had to trust that God would make things work.
Supporting Faith and the Hope of Good Things to Come
Discover what happened when returned missionaries chose to follow God over family and Ghanaian customs.
Sharing the Never-Ending Fountain of Happiness
She couldn't wait to serve a mission so others could expereince the happiness the gospel brought her.
I Am the Light That Ye Shall Hold Up
Dedication and hard work still left Naomi short of her goal, but with the help of others she is able to share the light.
So Great a Cause
Two Sister Missionaries holding open scriptures and talking to a man outside of his home.
The Gospel Gives People Happiness and Perspective
Sister Mulet thought she had been forgotten until she realized God had better plans for her.
Video: If You Cannot Go, Send
Jesus was the master teacher. He spent much of His time preparing His disciples to take His gospel of love to the world.
Video: From Humble Beginnings
See many of the sacred sites of the Restoration through the eyes of children.
Video: Moving the Work Forward
Because of generous donations to the General Missionary Fund, nearly 24,000 need-based missionaries have received training in one of the 14 international missionary training centers (MTCs). An equal number were trained in the Provo MTC, where missionaries come from 155 countries and learn in 55 languages.
Sister Antunes - Serving with Joy
A mission call to the United States was the last thing Sister Antunes expected. Now she’s sharing her infectious testimony in Park City, Utah. Donations to the general missionary fund make it possible for Sister Antunes and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord in the mission field.
Video: Elder Ramirez - Serving in Idaho
At age 24, Fernando Ramirez put his goal to become a pilot on hold for two years to serve a full-time mission for the Church. Donations to the general missionary fund, make it possible for Elder Ramirez and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord.
Sister Batista – Finding Strength in the Lord
An injury in a traffic accident slowed Sister Batista down, but couldn’t stop her from sharing her irrepressible testimony. Donations to the general missionary fund make it possible for Sister Batista and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord in the mission field.
Making Missions Possible: Expressions of Gratitude
Last year, nearly 24,000 missionaries were trained at the 14 international MTCs, which provide training to native speakers in 18 languages and second language training in nine languages. An equal number were trained in the Provo, Utah MTC, where missionaries come from 155 countries and learn 55 languages. Here are a few of their expressions of gratitude.
Video: Making Missions Possible
Sister Marina Andrade needed help from donations to the General Missionary Fund. She also needed an answer to prayer when forced to leave her mission early and return home to Brazil in a wheelchair.
Making Missions Possible: Jasmina’s Story
Sister Back feels very honored and fortunate to serve her mission on Temple Square. One of 222 sisters there, she feels she is walking on sacred grounds every day. From Finland, Sister Back gained a desire to serve a mission when she saw the gospel change the life of a friend.
Making Missions Possible: The Australian
A prompting received by a sister missionary at General Conference leads to a referral. She spent weeks trying to contact the referral with no success. Imagine her when she meets a stranger from Australia, whom is the very person she has been trying to contact.
Making Missions Possible: Marina's Story
THIRD IN A SERIES: Sister Marina Andrade needed help from donations to the General Missionary Fund. She also needed an answer to prayer when forced to return home to Brazil in a wheelchair.
Making Missions Possible: Jacqueline's Story
Each year, the General Missionary Fund assists more than 22,000 missionaries from 120 countries with a portion of their mission expenses. Jacqueline Dizon from the Philippines is one of those missionaries.
Making Missions Possible: Nicole's Story
SECOND IN A SERIES: Every year, the General Missionary Fund assists more than 22,000 missionaries from 120 countries with a portion of their mission expenses. Nicole Alvine from Cameroon was educated in France and then decided to serve a mission.