a cool way to open a mission call

michael hutchison mission call washington dc march 10th

[johnnyman]

Kay, this game would've killed me at my letter opening. First question in, I would've already given up and force my mom to tell me. Best 2 years of my life though..

[DesireeWalker]

"VIRGINIA!?"
Hahaha, this was adorable.

[liamcarter]

The catalyst to the Word of Wisdom was Emma Smith, you are right in that. You're also right in that we do respect women in our church. However, when you read the Word of Wisdom, it's more than just tobacco products, it's about eating healthily and avoiding alcohol. Not only that, there is a promise that the person following it will be healthier. As people have lived this code, they have been healthier so I don't think you can disregard this. Emma was a catalyst but it's actually about health.

[morodokkhmer]

that's so awesome... congrats.. I'm sure your back home from your mission by now.. this video reminded me of when I opened my mission call letter and I got exactly where I wanted to go... Thailand the land of my ancestors... sweet.. God loves and hears your prayers!!

[liamcarter]

I'm sorry that you feel that way. I'm not going for my family, I'm going for myself and I can already feel the Lord blessing me because I want to go. My family is sacrificing a lot to to help me get there and I'm grateful for that. My brother is even offering $5 from his paper run to help me. The Lord will bless families as they let their sons go and serve Him. Pres. Hinckley shared an experience that he didn't want to continue on his mission. But he did and became a great prophet. =)

[renegademomofkidz]

What a COOL  way to find out where you're serving/  What a FUN family !!!

[bakaboy]

You guys had fun with that! It made it fun to watch! I started guessing too!

[amystewart]

This is a great idea! Fun, and family oriented. :-)

[krysaliyah]

What a selfless person you are to have everyone else know where you were to serve before you did. Wish you had been called to serve in our mission - Auckland, New Zealand. We have pretty amazing missionaries here and you sound like you would have totally fitted in. Congratulations on your mission call. You must now be halfway through. Make sure you get to teach President Obama, k? Loved sharing your mission call video.

[liamcarter]

Well, using the example of baptism for the dead, we are performing work for our ancestors. It's a mark of respect for our forefathers and they don't have to accept it, they can choose to reject it in the spirit world, so in that sense, a baptism for the dead is a very real act of kindness. Also, Mormonism was preaching that non-smoking was healthy a long time before it was scientifically proven. Even in the 50's, smoking was endorsed by doctors, who said that it opened the airways. =)

[WICKED]

I love this idea! I'm going to opening my call this week in this manner! Thanks for the idea and for sharing it! Hope you had a great time on your mission (I'm assuming you're back now). :)

[rmisionero]

I served in Disney World. I baptized Mickey Mouse!

[McBirdec]

i couldn't think of a worse way to open a call

[LRBScarecrow]

It's a way of life that improves the quality of life not only for the person living it, but for those they serve. There are other religions that teach a way of life that has the same positive effect on the world...I think the confusion comes into play in regards to the eternal principles and ordinances. There are plenty of good people in many walks of life...let's not discourage anybody from doing good regardless of their possibly differing religious beliefs/practices.

[iammandy]

I'm from a town called Cheverly... It's in the Silver Spring Stake!

[kurtjorgensen]

oh man that would kill me with anticipation XP

[iammandy]

That's where I live!! In that exact mission! That's so crazy that I just watched this random video, and he was called to my mission... lol

[cindydowning]

That's where our TEMPLE IS! At least until Philadelphia Temple is done and dedicated:)

AWESOME!

[PhoenixSunsNZ]

Definitely a different way to open your call. Mine was more of a spiritual experience but up to you I guess. 

[JonathanMahoney]

Not a bad idea. =D Congrats on the call.