In the prison where I worked, the men who were about to be released developed a high level of anxiety just before they went back into the community. Some of their concerns included “Where am I going to live?” “What will people think of me?” “How will my friends feel?” “What will it be like to be back with my family?" How is this similar to when a missionary returns home early for whatever reason?
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Learning God’s Will as I was Evacuated from My Mission in Ukraine
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Missionary handbook updates include clarifications, answers to common questions from missionaries and their leaders
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Missionary Dies in the Philippines
Elder Papa Fe’iloaki of Tonga had served since June 2022.
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How to Apply for a Senior Mission
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