May 7, 2013
Dear Elder Vance,
You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Nebraska
Omaha Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 24 months.
You should report to the Provo Missionary Training Center
on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the English
language. Your assignment may be modified according to the needs of the mission
president.
You have been recommended as one worthy to represent to
Lord as a minister of the restored gospel. You will be an official
representative of the Church. As such, you will be expected to maintain the
highest standards of conduct and appearance by keeping the commandments, living
mission rules, and following the counsel of your mission president. As you
devote your time and attention to serving the Lord, leaving behind all other
personal affairs, the Lord will bless you with increased knowledge and
testimony of the Restoration and of the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Your purpose will be to invite others to come unto Christ
by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and
His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and
enduring to the end. As you serve with all your heart, might, and strength, the
Lord will lead you to those who are prepared to be baptized.
The Lord will reward you for the goodness of your life.
Greater blessings and more happiness than you have yet experienced await you as
you humbly and prayerfully serve the Lord in this labor of love among His
children. We place our confidence in you and pray that the Lord will help you
become and effective missionary.
You will be set apart as a missionary by your stake
president. Please send your written acceptance promptly, endorsed by your
bishop.
Sincerely,
Thomas S. Monson
President
