Organization and Activities
The phrase that doesn't belong is:
a) You should be able to see and hear your companion at all times.
b) You should sleep in the same bed.
c) Do not create time to be alone.
ex. get up earlier or got to bed later than your companion
d)If you and your companion become separated, contact your mission president immediately.
b) You should sleep in the same bed.
-The correct statement would be: "You should sleep in the same room, but NOT the same bed."
What should you do before sharing a photo or video with others?
Ask permission.
"Ask permission before taking and sharing photos or videos. In some missions, you may not be allowed to publicly share photos of anyone you are teaching because of local privacy laws. Taking certain photos may be offensive or illegal in some cultures and places"
At what times should you "Begin the day" and "Go to bed"?
6:30 AM and 10:30 PM
Do missionaries pay tithing and fast offerings with their monthly mission funds?
True or False:
It is OK to burn scented candles as missionaries tend to release potent toots.
False
"Do not burn candles of any kind"
True or False:
You are not allowed to invite your own family and friends to help teach individuals in your mission.
False.
The handbook states "...you can also invite your own family and friends to help teach individuals in your mission with permission from your mission president."
When you are seriously injured, ill, or experience an emergency situation, who contacts your parents?
the Mission President
According to the handbook, ______ keeps you healthy and helps relieve stress. It should be part of your daily routine.
Exercise
Who provides the funds for your mission?
a) you
b) your family
c) the church
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
"The funds donated by you, your family, and Church Members to support you on your mission are sacred funds and should be used responsibly and honestly."
What kinds of pets are you allowed to have?
Rocks. You can have pet rocks.
"Do not keep pets of any kind."
Under what circumstances can you leave your assigned mission area, without permission?
-Companion exchanges
-Transfers
-Emergencies
True or False:
You can only communicate with family on p-day, holidays, and special occasions.
True
"You may communicate with your family on weekly p-day via letters, emails, text messages, online messaging, phone calls, and video chat...You are also encouraged to contact your family on other special occasions, such as Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, your parents' birthdays, and other holidays that are significant in your home country or culture."
When you feel sick, who should you contact?
a) the Relief Society President in the area you're serving in
b) your companion
c) your mom
d) the mission medical coordinator
D) the mission medical coordinator
Who can you serve as a missionary?
-Individuals you are teaching
-Your companion
-Church members
-Others in the community
True or False:
You are allowed to teach people in your apartment if you aren't able to teach them in their home.
False
"Don't share your address publicly or with people you are teaching...never teach people in your housing or invite people inside unless they are missionaries or local church leaders whose visit has been approved by your mission leaders."
List 3 things you do as companions to support each other.
-Love, respect, and strengthen each other.
-Study together every day.
-Pray frequently throughout each day.
-Be Humble
-Recognize each other's strengths.
-Treat each other as you would like to be treated.
-Avoid criticism and contention.
-Avoid speaking negatively about each other to others.
What should you not do when someone shares their personal problems with you?
Counsel them.
"Do not counsel adults about personal problems. Refer members to their bishop if they need counseling. If you feel someone of another faith needs help with personal problems, talk to your mission president."
True or False:
On p-day, you can wear casual clothing all day long?
False.
"On preparation day, you should wear regular missionary clothing in public. However, if necessary for a specific activity, you may wear more casual clothing."
True or False:
If an opportunity to serve comes up, you should cancel and reschedule teaching appointments. The person you serve could provide a future teaching opportunity!
False!
"Do NOT cancel or reschedule teaching appointments for service projects unless directed by your mission president."
Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to prepare for dangerous situations:
-Pray for the Lord's protection.
-Follow the promptings of the spirit.
-Learn self-defense moves.
-Avoid dangerous areas of the mission.
-Keep your phone charged.
-Learn self-defense moves.
Handbook states:
-Pray for the Lord's protection daily.
-Listen to and follow the promptings of the Spirit, which can warn you of danger.
-Keep your phone charged and with you at all times.
-Avoid areas your mission has designated as dangerous.
Where in the scriptures does it say "Let them go two by two, and thus let them preach by the way in every congregation, baptizing by water, and the laying on of the hands."
(Only paper scriptures are permitted to search)
Doctrine and Covenants 52:10
Name 3 actions that seem normal, but could appear as inappropriate, or be misinterpreted, with children?
-tickling
-changing diapers
-allow children to sit on your lap
-holding children
What should you do if you sweat a lot?
-Drink more water and consume more salt.
What is this scripture teaching us?
"Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me."
Tithing
Malachi 3:8
What is NOT a recommended way of defending yourself in a dangerous situation?
-Run
-Scream
-Hitting, scratching, and kicking
-Biting
-Praying
-Run
"If you defend yourself, you might be able to protect your body by screaming, hitting, scratching, biting, kicking, or praying."