The Canada Toronto Mission had a project called "A Day in the Life of a Missionary". A member of the church in the area where Este is serving followed him and his companions for an entire day chronicling their activities and posting them on Facebook. It was perfect for this Missionary Mom's heart. I will post the photos he took and his commentary.
Here is his introduction to the project:
Recently, a Broadway musical called "The Book of Mormon" has done and continues to do great success. It is a Socio-Religious satirical comedy from the same creators of the acclaimed and controversial animation South Park.
The play, which took seven years to be idealized, won several awards over the past three years and, for many critics, is considered the best musical of this century.
The central theme is the proselytism of Mormon missionaries in a foreign country. Peculiaritiesies of the religion and cultural differences were addressed in a very creative and comical way.
Since the purpose of the play is to entertain, not to inform, the vision of the missionary routine is unrealistic. As a returned missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, today, 11/10/14, I will participate in a project following the routine of the missionaries who serve in Mississauga Ward, Brampton Ontario stake, in Canada, and I will share, by Social media, Real-time activities and the routine of the Missionaries. Feel welcome to share the information.
The play, which took seven years to be idealized, won several awards over the past three years and, for many critics, is considered the best musical of this century.
The central theme is the proselytism of Mormon missionaries in a foreign country. Peculiaritiesies of the religion and cultural differences were addressed in a very creative and comical way.
Since the purpose of the play is to entertain, not to inform, the vision of the missionary routine is unrealistic. As a returned missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, today, 11/10/14, I will participate in a project following the routine of the missionaries who serve in Mississauga Ward, Brampton Ontario stake, in Canada, and I will share, by Social media, Real-time activities and the routine of the Missionaries. Feel welcome to share the information.
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The purpose of the personal study from 8am to 9am is to strengthen the testimony and to be prepared to help those who they are going to teach.
The main message the missionaries share is the Restoration of the Gospel! That the Church of Christ is again on Earth with a living prophet and twelve apostles.
The Book of Mormon is given for free to all! It is a record of the communication between God and the inhabitants of ancient America and it is the keystone of our religion. A new witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ.
9:13 Praying before leaving. Saturday is ESL classes in the chapel.
9:25am Missionaries gathering at church to district meeting and ESL classes.
9:30am District meeting starts
In the district meeting experiences and ideas are shared, goals are discussed and actions plans are set. Every thing in a selfless atmosphere.
10:15am little snack after the district meeting! Donuts!
Missionaries are called to serve. To share knowledge through free English as Second Language is a way to serve the others.
1:00pm The best part of the mission is to teach those who seek for the truth. It is wonderful to feel the Spirit testifying the truth and seeing an investigator accepting a baptismal date.
2:30pm Today's second lesson was 100% in Mandarin. It was about the 10 commandments. The investigator committed to live them and also accepted a baptismal date.
5:30pm After some lessons, here are the missionaries doing contacts and offering help to people near the Chinese Market.
7:30pm little break for the dinner provided by faithful and generous members of the Ward.
9:10pm After a long day of work, the missionaries finish their daily activities after planning for the next day in Spirit of prayer.
I finish my participation in the project exhausted, but with a very positive balance. The Lord's work is not easy, but the approval sensation in the end of the day is worth it. The best was to be able to experience the feelings of when I was a missionary. I know by personal experience that the Lord is in front of this marvelous work. It was fun!
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