Tag: Missionaries

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Mission Presidents’ Handbook Updated to Include Matchmaking Protocols

President Oaks recently touted the sister missionary age requirement change as “part of the Lord’s plan to overcome the tendency of waiting until the late 20s to have a first marriage.” In light of this guidance, the Missionary Department has added a section to the mission leaders’ handbook, titled “Matchmaking in Missionary Life”. Relevant excerpts have been included below. “Mission presidents may use discretion to … Continue reading Mission Presidents’ Handbook Updated to Include Matchmaking Protocols

Kayteigh Leigh
missionary

The District: Where Are They Now?

The District is known for its entertaining depiction of missionary training videos. The show claims to be a fully real documentary of missionaries in the California San Diego Mission working with investigators. We at the Alternate Universe were curious about what happened to these investigators and decided to reach out. Viewers remember Jynx for her shock at learning of the Word of Wisdom (“NO COFFEE?”) … Continue reading The District: Where Are They Now?

Kayteigh Leigh
Life, News

Summer Salespeople Using Missionaries As Tool to Find Receptive Neighbors

This summer, many BYU students have hit the streets hoping to score gold and sell pest control to people who have no need for it. However, finding people who will fall for the scam is difficult. Most people will readily reject anyone selling preposterous pesticides. However, summer salesmen in Modesto, California have found a way to increase their door-knocking success: tailing the missionaries. An average … Continue reading Summer Salespeople Using Missionaries As Tool to Find Receptive Neighbors

Kayteigh Leigh
Featured, News

Elder Appalled After Companion Attempted a Kiss to Celebrate The New Year

As families, friends, and couples worldwide rang in the New Year, celebrations varied from place to place. Some opted for a low-key movie marathon at home, while others hit the streets for a night of partying. However, two elders in the Texas McAllen Mission celebrated with a huge misunderstanding.  Excited by the premise of a new year and a new beginning, Elder Jackalopeton leaned in … Continue reading Elder Appalled After Companion Attempted a Kiss to Celebrate The New Year

Kayteigh Leigh
Featured, Life

Elder Murray from ‘The District’ Finally Becomes a Blue Chair

Everyone’s favorite goofball from The District series, Elder Murray, finally had his lifelong dream come true. “I know I received this blessing in my life because I have been a righteous servant of the Lord,” Elder Murray said. “I can’t think a greater eternal blessing than becoming a blue chair…wait.” As all cultural missionaries know, The District is a series shown to all greenies in training … Continue reading Elder Murray from ‘The District’ Finally Becomes a Blue Chair

Bobby Zimmeruski