The 2010 Statistical Report given in General Conference yesterday contained no real surprises. What I did find interesting was the number of Church Service Missionaries -- 20,813. I hadn't realized the number was that large.
If you are unfamiliar with Church Service Missions there is a web site for it.
You can also access videos where returned Church Service Missionaries talk about their missions and what it meant to them.
If you are unfamiliar with Church Service Missions there is a web site for it.
The purpose of the Church-Service Missionary Program is to provide opportunities for members to give their time to the Lord through work-related service missions. Church-service missionaries serve at least 8 hours per week. They normally serve for 6 to 24 months.See this site for more answers to frequently asked questions and this site to view service opportunities. You can initiate your own service mission but all missionaries will need a recommendation form.
You can also access videos where returned Church Service Missionaries talk about their missions and what it meant to them.
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