a testimony of missionary work

“our missionaries are going forth to different nations . . . the standard of truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done.” (history of the church 4:540)

i have a testimony of missionary work. i know that because of it, my family is where we are today. two brave and beautiful women that I was privileged to call my grandmothers, took a chance when prompted by the spirit and listened to the young men who knocked on their doors, not knowing how their husbands would respond. one discovered that her husband had been born into the church (!!) and was less active, the other had her husband wish her well, but swear it wasn't for him... which didn't last long.

because of the decision these women made, my mother and father joined the church and my family was given the opportunity to be sealed for time and all eternity in the temple. my two oldest brothers have served missions. my parents are currently serving a mission assisting the people of western samoa. i met and married a worthy priesthood holder in the temple, who had also served a mission. my family now also has the chance to be together for eternity. i hope that one day my own children may also want to share the gospel with others from the example that has been set for them.

without the missionaries in the world, there would be so many searching for the truth - that would have no chance of finding it. i cannot express the joy i felt when the lowered ages for elders and sisters were announced, allowing for the flood of additional missionaries to begin... and for the call that we are currently awaiting - for dominique! her papers are in and all there is to do now is wait and see where she will be going. it's so exciting - and no matter where she is going, they will be so lucky to have her!