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===You are called of God===
===You are called of God===
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President Henry B. Eyring<ref>October 2002 General Conference talk entitled:  [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/rise-to-your-call?lang=eng Rise to Your Call]</ref> has said:
President Henry B. Eyring has said:
*You are called of God.
*You are called of God.
*The Lord will guide you by revelation just as He called you.
*Thousands may call you blessed-not only in this life, but those spirits waiting to receive the ordinances they need to progress.
*Just as God called you and will guide you, He will magnify you.
*You do not work alone!
*You do not work alone. He will work with you Himself.
*Give your whole heart!
*Give your best effort and your whole heart.
*Your efforts will be magnified in the lives of the people you serve: not only in this life, but those spirits waiting to receive the ordinances they need to progress.


===Pray for guidance===
===Pray for guidance===
*As you pray, you WILL receive the guidance you need from above.
*As you pray you WILL receive the guidance you need from above.
*Don't do it all.  Prayerfully choose something to do or learn and just be doing.  That's all the Lord asks of us.
*Don't do it all.  Prayerfully choose something to do or learn and just be doing.  That's all the Lord asks of us.


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*Pray for guidance.
*Pray for guidance.
*Don’t become overwhelmed.
*Get going and be involved.
*Get going and be involved.
*Just be "doing".
*Don’t become overwhelmed.
*Progress at your own pace.
*Progress at your own pace.
*Be patient and kind to yourself.
*Be patient and kind to yourself.
*Take time to learn in small increments. Remember the Lord's admonishment in <u>'''Isaiah 28:10'''</u>: <br>''"For precept must be upon precept...; line upon line...; here a little, and there a little"''
*Take time to learn in small increments.
*Just be "doing".
*Take little bites, noting what you have worked on and where you want to go next.
*Take little bites, noting what you have worked on and where you want to go next.
*KEEP Track: Keep a notepad and write down any questions/problems you encounter right then. (We are eating the elephant, but don’t have the memory of one!!)
*Keep track of all those who you contact for your own reference and have the information available to pass on.
*Keep track of all those who you contact for your own reference and have the information available to pass on.
*You do NOT need to know it all.
*You do NOT need to know it all.
*Keep a notepad and write down any questions/problems you encounter, then ASK for clarification or help.


REMEMBER: This training is about giving you the tools to help you. The Lord asks us just to be doing. COME BACK often for updates as new training, easier methods, and new technology becomes available, etc.
Step by Step, Line Upon Line, Precept Upon Precept
 
REMEMBER: This training is about giving you the tools to help you. The Lord asks us just to be doing. As you get started, remember you only need to be one step ahead of those you are working with. COME BACK often for updates as new training, easier methods, and new technology becomes available, etc.


==Try these out==
==Try these out==

Revision as of 12:10, 7 September 2020

You are called of God[edit | edit source]

Henry-b-eyring-large.jpg

President Henry B. Eyring has said:

  • You are called of God.
  • Thousands may call you blessed-not only in this life, but those spirits waiting to receive the ordinances they need to progress.
  • You do not work alone!
  • Give your whole heart!

Pray for guidance[edit | edit source]

  • As you pray you WILL receive the guidance you need from above.
  • Don't do it all. Prayerfully choose something to do or learn and just be doing. That's all the Lord asks of us.

Progressing in your calling[edit | edit source]

Steps.jpg
  • Pray for guidance.
  • Don’t become overwhelmed.
  • Get going and be involved.
  • Progress at your own pace.
  • Be patient and kind to yourself.
  • Take time to learn in small increments.
  • Just be "doing".
  • Take little bites, noting what you have worked on and where you want to go next.
  • KEEP Track: Keep a notepad and write down any questions/problems you encounter right then. (We are eating the elephant, but don’t have the memory of one!!)
  • Keep track of all those who you contact for your own reference and have the information available to pass on.
  • You do NOT need to know it all.

Step by Step, Line Upon Line, Precept Upon Precept

REMEMBER: This training is about giving you the tools to help you. The Lord asks us just to be doing. As you get started, remember you only need to be one step ahead of those you are working with. COME BACK often for updates as new training, easier methods, and new technology becomes available, etc.

Try these out[edit | edit source]

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Quick Quiz
  • Wiki missionaries work alone.
True
False
  • You must progress at the pace set by your supervisors.
True
False
  • You need to know all about the Wiki in order to serve as a Wiki missionary.
True
False
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