A call to senior members of our stake to set a date when they hope to serve a mission

17 May 2015                                               

TO: Senior members (ages 50+) of the Mount Hood Oregon Stake

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

You have heard much about the day in which live—a day of hastening—in which the Work of Salvation is moving forward with an intensity like never before in the world’s history.

We are privileged to personally witness and participate in the marvelous events that are leading up to the Savior’s Second Coming. In the 5^th chapter of Jacob, we read how the Lord’s servants are called (v. 61) by the prophet (v. 70) for the last time (v. 71) to labor with the Lord Himself (v. 72)
in reaping a harvest of joy (v. 75).

There are many other examples in which ancient prophets saw our day and rejoiced in how we, the “saints of the church of the Lamb” in the latter days, will usher in the Second Coming with “righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.” (1 Nephi 14:14) This is our mission!

It is with this backdrop and understanding that we call on all senior members of our stake—couples and singles—to set a date when
they hope to serve a mission; a full- or part-time mission.

A mission may include serving for 6 to 23 months in other parts of the world or even from home. The enclosed document “Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Missionary Service” explains how there are many senior missionary service opportunities, including full- or part-time missions that can be served while living at home.

By prayerfully setting a date we are putting our faith in the Lord to provide a way for us to have the health, independence and even financial means, if needed, to serve. The scriptures are replete with examples of the miracles that come to those who put their trust in God. “Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Know ye not that he hath all power…?” (Mormon 5:23)

We express to you our deep love and appreciation for your willingness to accept this challenge
to prepare now to serve the Lord by 1) identifying the type of mission(s) you would consider and 2) setting a date when you would like to serve.