Recently we were taught an interesting concept for missionary work. Everyone should be a part of the tidal wave of missionary work that is here now. Joseph Smith said sharing the gospel is the most important work we can do. And here is an easy and effective way for members of a Branch of Ward to help. That's you!
There are about 46 Sundays in a year where conferences of some kind are not scheduled. Generally, two adult speakers and one youth speaker are asked to speak. And oftentimes a musical number is included.
And believe it or not, everyone knows someone in their extended family, neighbors or friends that are inactive or not members of the church. It might be hard to just ask one of them if they want to come to church with you. But it isn't hard to say "I have been asked to give a talk, sermon, musical number, etc at church this week. Would you come to support me? Listen to me? Give me feedback? Hear your grandkids or family? That is easy!
And look at the numbers. That means 92 friends of the speakers, 46 friends of the youth at least, and 46 friends of the person performing a musical number. And THAT means 184 people there in God's house each year, feeling His spirit where an ordinance is taking place, being fellowshipped by everyone there, with questions that the missionaries (full-time or ward and branch) are happy to answer!
Numbers don't lie. Thirty of the people invited will join the church. And you can do it all over again the next year! Try it and be sure to ask for the Spirit's help in knowing who to ask this week.
And when you add in getting asked to speak for Stake Conferences too, those numbers increase! :D
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