Missionaries – Quote Catch

Highs and Lows Poem
D&C 52: 9…Missionaries should preach the word while they’re traveling
Romans 1:16…Don’t be ashamed of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23…Members and missionaries should adapt themselves to the people they save and dwell with.
Alma 29: 15…One needs to labor exceedingly to bring forth much fruit – then great will be their reward
Alma 5: 49…Missionaries, members, etc. are called to preach to old and young (aged, middle aged, etc.) to repent & be born again
Alma 29: 14, 16…We should not only have joy in our own success but also in the success of our brethren
Alma 29: 13…Missionaries are called of God to a holy calling- to preach the word unto the people
Alma 29: 13…God gives members and missionaries success in preaching the gospel which will fill their joy
Alma 29: 9…A missionary’s and member’s glory and joy should be to perhaps be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance
Alma 29: 8…Each nation is taught the word in wisdom all that THE LORD seeth fit for that nation
Alma 29:10…Alma prayed for his brethren to be penitent (just like missionaries/ members should pray so that non-members repent & be baptized)
Alma 28: 13-14…Men are needed to be called to labor in the vineyards of the Lord to stop Satan from ensnaring the hearts of men
Alma 27: 4…Investigators and new converts treat their missionaries, or the members that introduced them the gospel, as though they were angels sent from God to save them from everlasting destruction
Alma 26: 29-30…Missionaries and members go through all manner of affliction so that they can perhaps be the means of saving some soul (which will bring them joy)
Alma 26: 22…Those that (A) Repent (B) Exercise faith (C) Bring forth good works (D) Prayeth continually without ceasing – They’re given (1) To know the mysteries of God (2) To reveal things which never have been revealed (3) To bring thousands of souls to repentance
Alma 26: 28-29…Teach people in their houses, going house to house, teach them in their streets, upon their hills, in their temples and synagogues
Alma 26: 26…Missionaries should go out with the attitude to save some few souls
Alma 26: 5-7…If you thrust in your sickle, reap with your might, all the day long, then your sheaves will be gathered into garners, and not wasted or driven but saved at the last day
Alma 11: 26-34,38-39…Answer questions directly. Don’t be scared of speaking the truth, no matter the circumstances
Alma 12: 1..Companions should support each other, expanding on each others words
Alma 6:6…Children of God are commanded to gather oft, fasting and praying in behalf of those that knew not God.
Mosiah 27:32-33…Alma (and 4 sons of Mosiah) were persecuted and smitten as they preached, but still continued in faith.
Alma 21:12…You preach the word unto many, but few believe the words you teach. (Happened to the best – Aaron and Muloki).
Alma 21:14-15…After very hard trials, Aaron and his brethren still went forth again to declare the word.
Alma 20:30…Some missionaries have it harder than others. It is just their “lot” (Lord’s will).
Alma 21:16…Preach the word of God wherever the Spirit of the Lord leads anywhere that you can be admitted.
Alma 20:24-27…Because of Ammon and Lamoni’s good examples, Lamoni’s dad was desirous to learn aboout the gospel.
Alma 21:17…When you bring many to the knowledge of the truth, RECOGNIZE that it’s because the Lord is blessing you.
Alma 19:22-23…The Lord’s missionaries are protected.
Alma 18:36-40…Ammon’s discussion to Lamoni included (1) creation of the world; (2) creation of Adam; (3) the things concerning the fall of man; (4) reading of the Holy Scriptures; (5) personal experiences (trials, blessings, family); (6) the Plan of Redemption; (7) the Coming of Christ; (1) all ofthe words of the Lord.
Alma 18: 34…Missionaries are called by the Holy Spirit to teach the gospel unto certain people
Alma 18: 35…Just a portion of the Lord’s Spirit can give you (1) Knowledge (2) Power (according to faith & desires that are in God)
Alma 17: 24-25…No girlfriends on missions
Alma 17: 23…Ammon was willing to stay in one area until he died (Don’t wish for changes)
Alma 17: 16…A missionary’s cause is to perhaps bring people unto repentance, perhaps bring them to know the plan of redemption
Alma 17: 13-14…When a missionary just begins his mission he feels that great is the work which he has undertaken
Alma 17: 11-12…Members/ Missionaries take courage to declare the word of God when they realize the Lord is on their side
Alma 17: 4…The power of one’s words can cause others to repent
Alma 17: 2-3…Because of searching the scriptures diligently, giving oneself to much prayer and fasting one can (1) Have the Spirit of prophecy (2) Have the Spirit of Revelation (3) Teach with power and authority of God
Alma 16: 14…Impart the word of God continually to as many as will hear (without any respect of persons)
Alma 17: 2…Reaction after seeing old mission companions
Alma 15: 16…Amulek rejected gold, silver, precious things, for the word of God and was rejected by his family
Alma 14: 1-2…There are always those who believe in the word, but the majority won’t.
Alma 16: 16…The Lord pours out His spirit to prepare the hearts of the children of men to recieve the word
Alma 16: 15…Missionaries are “chosen for the work” to preach the word throughout all the land
Alma 23: 1-2…Missionaries usually gain respect and support and are protected by their local leaders
Alma 23: 1-4…Convert a leader and you convert his people
Alma 23: 5…It is possible to convert thousands
Alma 23: 6…Missionaries that preach according to the Spirit of revelation and of prophecy (and the power of God works miracles in them) their converts will never fall away
Alma 22: 7-14…Aaron’s message (discussion) to Lamoni’s father included (1) Creation of Adam (2) Reading from the scriptures (3) God created man after His own image (4) God gave man commandments (5) Fall of man (6) Plan of redemption (7) Atonement (8) Faith and repentance (9) Resurrection
Alma 22: 3…Our words and examples can prick the minds of others, causing them to want to know more about the gospel
Alma 22: 1…Always make sure you’re worthy of the Spirit
Alma 24: 21-27…The Lord accomplishes His purposes in many ways. 1005 of the righteous needed to be slain so that 1000 of the unrighteous could repent, and eventually be saved
Alma 24: 8…Thank God for even just a portion of His Spirit.
Alma 23: 8-15…It is important for missionaries to keep record of those that are converted, and those that aren’t. (Investigator list)
Mosiah 18: 35…You never know the impact of your efforts. Alma baptized 450 people in the Waters of Mormon (Thanks to Abinadi, all could be converted)
Ether 12: 14…How to baptize – 100% faith.
D&C 38: 27…Contention between missionaries – bad.
Amos 3: 3…Companions need to agree
Romans 12: 16…Companions need to agree
Mosiah 8: 3…Ammon communicated King Benjamin’s talk to others (AP- ZL- DL)
Alma 21: 23…Daily contact
Luke 19: 47…Daily contact
Neh. 6: 3…Extend your mission
Mark 4: 15-20…Types of families that missionaries teach
2 Timothy 4: 7-8…At the end of a mission – fought a good fight
Mosiah 28: 3…Why we want to share the gospel
Mark 13: 11…Don’t worry about what to say – Spirit takes over
Alma 31: 34-35…How to pray for investigators
Jeremiah 16: 14-16…Most talked about miracle will be missionary work, not Moses’
Alma 17: 2-3…Qualities of a Missionary
Alma 26: 22…Preach repentance – know mysteries
D&C 11: 21…Obtain word 1st, then tongue loosed
D&C 42: 14…No Spirit, shall not teach
Alma 24: 22, 25-27…Depressed? Lord works in mysterious ways
Alma 62: 45…Helaman went forth, didn’t wait for them
Jacob 5: 72…The Lord works alongside His missionaries (obedient ones)
D&C 29: 7…Missionaries look for the chosen
Matt 19: 29…Blessings of a Missionaries – Eternal Life
Ether 12: 22…Missionaries represent Jesus Christ
Alma 17: 24-25…Missionaries- shouldn’t have girlfriends
Alma 21: 10-17…Missionaries- after very hard trials come the blessings
Alma 23: 4…Missionaries – How to have success
Alma 26: 22…How to know mysteries. How to be M. that baptize
Alma 26: 27…Missionaries- be patient in afflictions – success
3 Nephi 20: 43…Mission- work hard and exalted
3 Nephi 21: 12-13…Work like a lion
3 Nephi 21: 25-29…Missionaries have power
3 Nephi 21: 29…Work constantly
D&C 33: 8-10…Open our mouth means to teach, not knock doors
3 Nephi 14: 1…Open our mouth means to teach, not knock doors
Alma 16: 16…Be one, and Lord will prepare hearts of people in your area
D&C 138: 56…Prepared to preach
Alma 32: 6…How to know when someone is prepared to hear the gospel
Helaman 5: 8…Don’t preach to boast
Alma 16: 14…Preach to anyone and everyone
D&C 29: 34-35…Rules, commandments, laws are all eternal, so obey now!
Alma 9: 19-24, 28…Rulebreakers – in trouble!
Helaman 16: 7…Returned missionaries should preach in own land
Mark 13: 11…Don’t worry about what to say or speak- Spirit takes over
James 5: 19-20…Save one soul- sins forgiven
Mosiah 2: 17…Service of others- service of God
Alma 30: 9…A privilege to serve God
D&C 35: 13…Calls weak & unlearned to thrash nations
D&C 62: 3…Bear testimony, recorded in heaven & sins forgiven
Mark 6: 7…Teach two in two
Luke 10: 1…Teach two in two
D&C 42: 6…Teach two in two
D&C 49: 4…We’re here to teach, not to be taught
Mosiah 18: 3…Teach only those who want to hear the gospel
Mosiah 18: 19…Teach only the discussion, not your own opinion
Mormon 9: 22…Go to all the world & preach the Gospel
Mark 16: 15-16…Go to all the world & preach the Gospel
Ether 12: 3…Cry repentance all day (sun up to sun down)
1 Corinthians 1: 27…The weak confuse the wise
D&C 88: 22- 25…One who can’t live the Celestial Law here on earth, can’t in heaven
Jacob 1: 19…Work hard on your mission or sins on your head
Moroni 9: 6…Work hard on your mission or sins on your head
Mormon 8: 22…Work of God shall roll on, no matter what
Ephesians 5: 25…Love your companions
Moroni 8: 16…Be bold, you have authority
Moroni 8: 21…Be bold, the Lord has commanded
D&C 52: 9…Elders only say what Prophets & Apostles have said (follow the discussions)
Moroni 7: 39… If investigators have no faith- leave them, they’re not numbered among church
1 Nephi 14: 7…Missionaries work is everlasting either(1) Convincing of peace & Eternal Life or (2) Bringing them down in captivity
1 Nephi 14: 17…Father’s work begins when His wrath is on the great & abominable church
2 Nephi 25: 17-18…Marvelous work & wonder to convince Jews that Jesus is the Christ
2 Nephi 2: 8…Preach to all of the redemption of Christ
D&C 84: 88…Missionaries are protected & led by Christ and Angels
D&C 60: 2…Open your mouth or God is mad
D&C 28: 16…Open mouth at all times
2 Nephi 3: 11…Joseph Smith given power to convince others of the Lord’s word. M. too!
2 Nephi 3: 24…With exceeding faith, one can be an instrument to work wonders
Alma 17…How to beat Satan in a new area; The control Satan can have; Symbolism of how Ammon beat enemies
2 Nephi 27: 20…The Lord can do His own work
2 Nephi 27: 26…The marvelous work & wonder will confound wise
2 Nephi 30: 8…The Lord will begin His work between all nations, tribes, tongues, and people
2 Nephi 33: 1…Speak by the Spirit to enter man’s heart
Acts 10: 42, 44…Speak by the Spirit to enter man’s heart
2 Nephi 33: 12…We should desire that we all be saved
Mormon 9: 24…My mission
D&C 84: 61…Bear testimony to all the world & sins are forgiven
Jacob 5: 21-24…Missionaries that say areas are hard, burnt, or that they need a change – Don’t counsel the Lord!!
Mosiah 2: 25-26…King Benjamin puts himself on the same level as those who listen
D&C 35: 3…God calls the weak to thrash nations with His Spirit
D&C 138: 59…God calls the weak to thrash nations with His Spirit
Mosiah 18: 3…Teach anyone who wants to hear
Mosiah 17: 11…The Spirit will always testify to someone of the truth. Whether they accept it or not is their choice
Mosiah 15: 28…Abinadi prophesies of missionary work – preached to all nations, kindred, tongues and people
Mosiah 15: 29…Missionaries (members) should sing
Mosiah 13: 26..The Lord sends us to an area to baptize people b/c it hasn’t been done (Just like Abinadi was sent to teach 10 Comm., which hadn’t been done)
Jacob 5: 62, 71…Lord’s servants should work HARD!
D&C 24: 19… Lord’s servants should work HARD!
D&C 39: 11, 13, 17…If called to work then work hard.
Acts 23:11…Be excited in changes, and work with the same spirit.
Jacob 6: 3…Work diligently in Lord’s vineyard and blessed
Jacob 7: 24…The mission should think of diff. ways to get people baptized
Alma 19:31,32,35…With the Spirit you can convert as many as hear your words and believe (some still will not).
“Priesthood holders, the call to labor has been issued. We have received it. Now is the time to act. We have a world to save, a nation to strengthen, a community to beautify, a family to teach and uplift and bless. There are souls out there, precious in the sight of God ), who need what we have to offer. Let’s go to work!” (Men of Influence, 10)
“..as priesthood holders, we are under covenantal obligation “to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that [we] may be in, even until death” (). We are called to bear witness that there is a God, that he is our Heavenly Father, the Father of the spirits of all men and women (; ), that he has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s (), and that we are created in his image and likeness. We are called to bear witness that our Father has a plan for the redemption and happiness of his children, a grand plan of salvation, and that there is purpose and meaning to all that we experience or undergo in this life.” (Men of Influence, 11)
“We are commissioned to testify of the living reality of Jesus of Nazareth- of his virgin birth, his divine Sonship, his matchless life, his timeless teachings, his atoning sacrifice, and his resurrection from the dead. We who have received a remission of sins through his cleanising blood and who have had the Spirit bear witness of the immortality of the soul are charged to share these truths with the world.” (Men of Influence, 11-12)
“Priestood holders are called to preach the gospel. Jesus himself commissioned us to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations (). That great commission was renewed in modern revelation: “Go ye into all the world, preach te gospel to every creature, acting in the authority which I have given you, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” () (Men of Influence, 12-13)
“Missionary work is a blessed burden that comes with Church membership, an assignment from the Lord that comes through being ordained to the priesthood. As member-missionaries we do not require special settings apart, for we have already been confirmed and ordained. We have the Spirit, and we have the power. What more do we need?” (Men of Influence, 13)
“Above all else we can live the gospel. Surely there is no more powerful missionary message we can send to this world than the example of a loving and happy Latter-day Saint life. The manner and bearing, the smile and kindness of a faithful member of the Church brings a warmth and an outreach which no missionary tract or videotape can convey. People do not join the Church because of what they know. They join because of what they feel, what they see and want spiritually. Our spirit of testimony and happiness in that regard will come through to others if we let it” (Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, May 2001, 14)
“If the missionaries do it alone, they will knock on doors day after day and the harvest will be meager. Or as members we can assist them in finding and teaching investigators…Brothers and Sisters, all of you out in the wards and stakes and in the districts and branches, I invite you to become a vast army with enthusiasm for this work and a great overarching desire to…carry the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1999, 107, 110)
“How often do we hear well-meaning members of the church pray, “We ask thee to bless our missionaries throughout the world. Lead them to the doors of the honest in heart.” Such a prayer seeks to excuse us from joining in the labor. In 1976 Elder Bruce R. McConkie wisely observed tha a prayer ‘places the responsibility for missionary work upon a handufl of missionaries. How much better it would be if all members of the Church assumed their full responsibility to do missionary work and said instead, ‘We are so grateful for these…missionaries. We want them to help us convert our contacts to the Church.’ Nobody helps the missionaries; rather, missionaries help all of us” (Let Every Man, 5) When we pray for our missionaries, it would be well to add, “and bless us with the strength and the desire to help them.” (Men of Influence, 19-20)
“God is able to do his own work (), but thankfully he has commissioned and called us, the bearers of his holy priesthood, to assit him- to stand up, to speak out, to be unhesitant to share our pearl of great price, to be a powerful influence for good. “Look unto me in every thought,” he implores, “doubt not, fear not” (). Be assured, God is our partner and in his strength we will not fail.” (Men of Influence, 22)
“If the ward mission leader understood that the auxiliaries are a resource to assist in missionary work, he could suggest to the Relief Society presidency that they visit the home of an investigator family during the time that the missionaries are teaching them the discussions and invite the mother of the family to attend a Relief Society activity or meeting. No extra meetings are required- just an alert ward mission leader who wants to enlist the help of the ward council to work with the missionaries in fellowshipping a family into the Church. Similarly, Young Men, Young Women, and primary leaders could get involved with members of the family who fall within their respective areas of responsibility. Can you see how comfortable and appropriate it would be to launch a fellowshipping process that could contribute to the conversation and retention of any man, woman, teenager, or child who is investigating the Church? If in council meetings each council member is concerned about supporting the missionaries, I believe many more of our converts would be fully fellowshipped into the Church.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 6-7
“As President Gordon B. Hinckley once said in a Churchwide broadcast: “My heart reaches out to you missionaries. You simply cannot do it alone and do it well. You must have the help of others. That power to help lies within each of us. . . . “Now, my brethren and sisters, we can let the missionaries try to do it alone, or we can help them. If they do it alone, they will knock on doors day after day and the harvest will be meager. Or as members we can assist them in finding and teaching investigators. . . . “Brothers and sisters, all of you out in the wards and stakes and in the districts and branches, I invite you to become a vast army with enthusiasm for this work and a great overarching desire to assist the missionaries in the tremendous responsibility they have to carry the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”” Broken Things to Mend(Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 678-84
“In fact, I have a theory about those earlier dispensations and the leaders, families, and people who lived then. I have thought often about them and the destructive circumstances that confronted them. They faced terribly difficult times and, for the most part, did not succeed in their dispensations. Apostasy and darkness eventually came to every earlier age in human history. Indeed, the whole point of the Restoration of the gospel in these latter days is that it had not been able to survive in earlier times and therefore had to be pursued in one last, triumphant age. We know the challenges Abraham’s posterity faced (and still do). We know of Moses’ problems with an Israelite people who left Egypt but couldn’t quite get Egypt to leave them. Isaiah was the prophet who saw the loss of the ten Israelite tribes to the north. Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel were all prophets of captivity. Peter, James, John, and Paul, the great figures of the New Testament, all saw apostasy creeping into their world almost before the Savior had departed and certainly while they themselves were still living. Think of the prophets of the Book of Mormon, living in a dispensation ending with such painful communication between Mormon and Moroni about the plight they faced and the nations they loved dissolving into corruption, terror, and chaos. In short, apostasy and destruction of one kind or another were the ultimate fate of every general dispensation we have ever had down through time. But here’s my theory. My theory is that those great men and women, the leaders in those ages past, were able to keep going, to keep testifying, to keep trying to do their best, not because they knew that they would succeed but because they knew that you would. I believe they took courage and hope not so much from their own circumstances as from yours—a magnificent collection of young adults like you gathered by the hundreds of thousands around the world in a determined effort to see the gospel prevail and triumph.” Broken Things to Mend (Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 860-73
“The influence of your personal testimony is far-reaching.” (Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, May 1988, 43)
The Story of Brian Banks
… They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
… For behold, king Benjamin was a holy man, and he did reign over his people in righteousness; and there were many holy men in the land, and they did speak the word of God with power and with authority; and they did use much sharpness because of the stiffneckedness of the people–18 Wherefore, with the help of these, king Benjamin, by laboring with all the might of his body and the faculty of his whole soul, and also the prophets, did once more establish peace in the land.
…A Lamanite Woman, Abish, was secretly converted to the gospel many years ago because of her Father’s vision, saw all that the Power of God was in action with Ammon, the Queen, the King and all the servants. She saw this as an “opportunity” could help the people believe in the power of God. So she “ran” from house to house telling everyone about it. Once the people saw what was happening, they began to argue whether it was from God or not. One man tried to kill Ammon, but before his “mission” he was blessed with protection. So that man fell dead when he tried to kill Ammon. The people began to argue even more, causing Abish to be sad and cry, and then she was prompted to go and take the hand of the Queen. As soon as she did this, the Queen arose and began to speak things of God. Her husband, King Lamoni, also rose. He saw the contention going on, and rebuked them, then taught them the gospel. All were converted because of the initial promptings and actions of the Lamanite Woman, Abish.
“We have always been invited to present our best selves. … We should be recognizable in appearance as well as in behavior that we truly are disciples of Christ.” —Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
“January 14th, 1995 – Quito Ecuador- Jeffrey R. Holland Meeting – Saturday Elder Holland called President Hunter to tell him what he was going to do here in Quito. President Hunter told him to tell the missionaries that he loved them so much. I realized how much love the Savior has for me. I also realized that we have Angels all around us helping us and protecting us. They might even be our deceased loved ones.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
“October 27th, 1994 – Thursday. Puyo Ecuador...Today we were teaching Wilson and there was a guy hammering. When we were watching the 1st vision, it was close to the part of the vision and I knew it would touch him. Also the people were getting rowdy. So I said a prayer in my mind and said In the name of Jesus for this man to stop hammering and for everything to be peaceful for the Vision part. 5 seconds later the man stopped hammering, the baby stopped crying and everyone paid attention to the video & was touched. Right after everything important was said in the video the noise started again. I know the Lord answers prayers. I realized a little bit that with faith and in the name of Jesus Christ I can do a lot of things. I also did the same for the Miranda family the 1st time we taught them. It was raining on their tin roof & we couldn’t hear the video. I prayed & it stopped raining. It started again after the video. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet. The Lord wants everyone to know this.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
March 12th, 1995 – Sunday. Quito, Ecuador …”We need to be so strong spiritually in this world because there are evil spirits all over the place. President Farnsworth says 20 for every Elder. I believe it.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
Jacob 6: 59… They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
Alama 19: 16-31…A Lamanite Woman, Abish, was secretly converted to the gospel many years ago because of her Father’s vision, saw all that the Power of God was in action with Ammon, the Queen, the King and all the servants. She saw this as an “opportunity” could help the people believe in the power of God. So she “ran” from house to house telling everyone about it. Once the people saw what was happening, they began to argue whether it was from God or not. One man tried to kill Ammon, but before his “mission” he was blessed with protection. So that man fell dead when he tried to kill Ammon. The people began to argue even more, causing Abish to be sad and cry, and then she was prompted to go and take the hand of the Queen. As soon as she did this, the Queen arose and began to speak things of God. Her husband, King Lamoni, also rose. He saw the contention going on, and rebuked them, then taught them the gospel. All were converted because of the initial promptings and actions of the Lamanite Woman, Abish.
Words of Mormon 1: 17-18… For behold, king Benjamin was a holy man, and he did reign over his people in righteousness; and there were many holy men in the land, and they did speak the word of God with power and with authority; and they did use much sharpness because of the stiffneckedness of the people– 18 Wherefore, with the help of these, king Benjamin, by laboring with all the might of his body and the faculty of his whole soul, and also the prophets, did once more establish peace in the land.