ACTIVITIES:

 I hope they call me on a mission by Andi Gooch
 Missionary Quarterly Activity by Kristi Sandberg
 Missionary Scavenger Hunt by Emily Hodges
 
BIRTHDAY IDEAS:

 When my son was on his mission, I sent him a birthday box.  I put a cake mix, frosting, disposable pan, tubes of decorator frosting, candles, noise makers, party hats, and anything else I could think of.  I wanted him to have a birthday party even though he was away from home.  He and his companion had been working with a guy and he had been working on his smoking problem.  He had finally quit.  My son used his birthday package to celebrate with that gentlemen.  It turned out even better than I had planned. (Idea by Camille / ga10122006)

BULLETIN BOARD IDEA:

 Where in the world is.... by Tricia Luker - A fun way to support your ward missionaries

CANDY BAR WRAPPERS:

 Labor all your days
 Twix Missionary Candy Bar Wrapper 
 "Share it" -Missionary Candy Bar Wrapper by Bonnie Gokey (ga11102007)

CLIPART:

Mini Missionary Clipart by Liz Anderson
 Draw a missionary
 Missionaries by map
 Missionary leaving

CRAFT IDEAS:

 My missionary savings bank by Carrie Lyn
 Missionary Shirt and Card (boys)
 Missionary Dress (girl)

FAMILY HOME EVENING LESSONS:

 A Chocolate Fountain Family Night by Hope Bingham
 Ultimate Treasure by Becca Carter
 Missionary Work

GAME:

M&M Jeopardy by Diane Stumpf
 Pin the tag on the Missionary- (includes visuals) from LDS Splash (Scroll down)

GIFT IDEAS:

 Share your ideas of meaningful missionary gifts for newly called missionaries
 Our family sent scripture picture books to all of my daughter's friends who are serving missions. I scanned pictures from the Gospel Art Kit, then printed them off in a 4x6 size. I bought some inexpensive photo albums (the soft kind that hold 4x6 size pictures) at the dollar store and put a picture on one side and a summary of what the pictures is about on the page opposite. I ended up putting a picture on the inside front cover so I could get more into one photo album. I found short summaries about the picture at www.lds.org. They have some of the GAK pictures with summary's online. I tried copying the picture directly from www.lds.org, but they come out too small and too grainy.  I have heard back from several of the missionaries (we sent the photos for Christmas) and they have all loved them! They use them when they are teaching, but also let children they are teaching or meet during their day look at the books too. I made an extra set for my children and my neighbors children to look at during Sacrament meeting. (Idea by Angela in Idaho / ga02242007)

HANDOUTS:

 Creating a gospel-sharing home by Trudy Montgomery
Girl Missionary Figure by Angela Wescott
 Have you written a missionary lately? by Amber Hansen
 I can be a missionary now by Megan Good (bookmark)
 January 2009 Home Teaching Message Printable by Diana Chambers
Making our home an MTC by Shaunte Wadley
 Missionary Paper Bag Puppets by Lexie Borg
Sharing is caring gift tag by Liz Anderson

LESSON HELPS:

 10 Gifts to bring home, by President Gordon B. Hinckley
 The MTC Experience, June 2000 New Era
 The qualities of a successful missionary by Bruce M. Lake

MISSIONARY CARE PACKAGE IDEAS:

Missionary Care Package Ideas

MUSIC:

 Sung to "I hope they call me on a mission" - fun idea for a skit
 A Missionaries Prayer, March 1984, New Era
 An Instrument in thy Hands, August 1982, New Era
 Behold, the field is white, August 1997, New Era
 Go On A Mission, August 1996 Friend
 Go Ye Into All The World, August 1987, New Era
 Holding Hands Around the World, July 2002 Friend by Janice Kapp Perry
 If Thou Lovest Me, August 1981, New Era
 My Mission, August 1990, New Era
 Seeds of truth, August 1991, New Era
 Somewhere there's somebody waiting, September 1998, New Era
 We, the Youth in Zion's Army, September 2001, New Era

MUSIC VIDEO:

  Called To Serve Music Video

NEW ERA POSTER:

  Fishing License
 Search and Rescue

OBJECT LESSONS:

 Discuss the parallel between gardening and missionary work. Use package of seeds, soil, water, small gardening tools, etc. (Idea taken from the September 1986 Friend Magazine)
 Do you want some cake?
 Set up a row of dominoes. Place them on end just far enough apart so that if one is knocked down, it will knock down the next one. As you knock the first domino down, ask them to observe the chain reaction. Call attention to the effect of one domino upon all the others. Explain that we too may affect the lives of others (family and friends) in a chain reaction. By sharing the gospel with even one person, we sometimes touch the lives of many others.

OTHER:

 10 Things You Wish You Would Have Brought With You - Some helpful tips for those preparing to serve missions
 A Classic Dear John . . . but not really!
 Salt of the Earth
 Sharing the Gospel - Ideas on how to do it!
 What is it like at the MTC

POEMS:

 Highs and Lows
 My mission commission by Elder Bruce R. McConkie
 To our missionary
 A Candle
 Dare to Climb the Mountain
 The Mission
 The Mission within the Mission
 Who does God's Work, Gets God's Pay
 Is it worth it??

PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE:

 Missionary Journal - they collect the missionaries e-mails sent home. After their mission is over they print and bind them into a leather journal. While they are on their missions they take their weekly emails and create a a secure personal webpage and post their content for family and friends to look at.

PUZZLES:

 Missionary Work Word Search by Jordanna Bailey

QUOTES:

 One Liners 
 Quick Quotes
 Quotes from W.O.O.L. (Words of our Leaders)
 Quotes on Missionary Work (1) 
 Quotes on Missionary Work (2) 
 We must be tolerant by President Gordon B. Hinckley

SHARING TIME IDEAS:

 Being a missionary using the Articles of Faith by Cara Webber 
 Missionary Suitcase (sharing time) by Heather Fawcett
 Missionary Flight - Could be adapted for an activity
 I can prepare now to serve a mission - Could be singing or sharing time
 I will invite my friends to Primary
 I will prepare now to be a missionary
 I will prepare now to be a missionary 2 by Bonnie Gokey
 Prophets teach about the importance of missionary work. I can be a missionary.
 The Scriptures Teach Me That I Can Feel Joy When I Share the Gospel Message

SKITS:

 A new door approach by Joanna Wilkins

STORIES:

 I really miss my mom!
 The Challenge
 Our family mission fund project
 Are there any questions??
 Testimony of a missionary - handout created by Lori
 The Mustard Seed Teacher
 The Silent Sermon
 Whose suppose to be doing the missionary work?

VIDEO CLIPS:

 A change of heart
 Called To Serve Music Video
Rachel Esplin - Panelist at Harvard Day of Faith
The Value of a Full-Time Mission 
 Your day for a mission

VIDEOS CLIPS FROM CHURCH:   Check your church library to see if they have any of these videos...

 Accomplishing the Mission of the Church - provides training information for priesthood and auxiliary leaders on the mission of the Church and how to accomplish it.
 Called to Serve - Designed to motivate youth to prepare themselves for missions and to strengthen the families of missionaries. Portrays the joys of preparing for and giving missionary service.
 Conversion and Retention: President Gordon B. Hinckley Speaks to Members of Stake and Ward Councils - Videocassette of 1999 satellite broadcast. President Hinckley addresses the importance of leaders and members in the retention of those who are baptized.
 Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Video Presentations - Go Ye into All the World. President Ezra Taft Benson asks every worthy young man to serve a full-time mission for the Church. (Lesson 13.) 5:10 min. (Video Clip 5)
 Family Home Evening Video Supplement - 'Missionary Work: Our Greatest Duty,' 5:12 min. (Video Clip 14)
 Feed My Lambs - This videocassette tells the story of two children who try to feed a large flock of newborn lambs that had lost their mothers. It is helpful in teaching youth and adults in leadership positions about the infinite worth of each child of God and the need to assist the Savior in His work. 16 min.
 Go Ye Into All the World - President Ezra Taft Benson asks every worthy young man to serve a full-time mission for the Church. 5:10 min. (Video Clip 5)
Inviting with the Spirit - Helps members to set a date and effectively use the commitment pattern in introducing nonmembers to the gospel. 23 min.
 Missionary Couples : A Time to Serve - This videocassette presents a brief overview of the opportunities and blessings for couples who serve missions together. 11 min.

WEBSITES:

 A great way to keep in touch with your family while on your mission
 Time difference between you and your missionary -The World Clock - Time Zones
 Translator - Send a letter to your missionary in his new language!