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#ThankfulActs Challenge: Thank Someone for Sharing

Before you skip this post, please hear me out.  I was thinking about the young men and women from my church who choose to serve missions.  I don't know how missionary service works in other churches, but Mormon missionaries dedicate 1-1/2 to 2 years, at their own expense, to go wherever they are assigned, to talk to people about religion.  They are generally in their late teens to mid-twenties.  Communication with their families consists of weekly emails or letters, and twice-yearly phone calls (on Christmas and Mother's Day). Regardless of whether or not you agree with them, I think their dedication to their beliefs is deserving of thanks.  So, if you see a couple of young men or women wearing nametags and knocking on doors in your area, take time to thank them for their service.  Or, you could express your thanks online.


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Thanks for individuals devoted to their beliefs.

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  1. UnknownDecember 8, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    I think the missionaries deserve a big pat on the back and a thank you. It can't be easy to be away from home and as I understand they are usually partnered with someone they don't know. Love seeing them out on their bikes in their white shirts!

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    1. KristiDecember 8, 2016 at 6:54 PM

      You are right--they don't usually know their companions prior to their mission.

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