Before I was a missionary, I was a member. *Gasp!* Yes, I know, shocking. But it wasn't until I became a missionary that I noticed how peculiar my relationship with missionaries was. I now call this peculiarity the "window" effect. Members seem to be friends with the missionaries. They look out their windows and say, "oh, the missionaries. That's nice. They're doing their job."
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| "Ah, better stay in here. There's missionary work happening outside!" |
Unfortunately, as members, we often don't realize that missionary work is everyone's job. This gospel must be preached to "every nation, kindred, tongue, and people" (Mosiah 3:20). It is not a job for 70,000 missionaries, it is a job for 14.7 million missionaries.
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| Every member a missionary :) |
So, let's break those windows. The separation between member and missionary is imaginary. Every member is a missionary. Everyone is serving full time, and I don't mean just two years. So, make friends with the missionaries :) Not window friendships, true friendships. I promise we don't bite. It is only through friendship and cooperation that we will be able to progress the work. Together, we can bring souls unto Christ. Just imagine how great our joy will be! (D&C 18:15-16)
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