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Published: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003

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President Thomas S. Monson

"There is one language . . . that is understood by each missionary: the language of the Spirit. It is not learned from textbooks written by men of letters, nor is it acquired through reading and memorization. The language of the Spirit comes to him who seeks with all his heart to know God and to keep His divine commandments. Proficiency in this language permits one to breach barriers, overcome obstacles, and touch the human heart."

— President Thomas S. Monson, First counselor in the First Presidency

President James E. Faust

"Now, my dear young friends, missionary work is not easy. In fact, it is often quite difficult, but the Lord is the greatest paymaster in the world. Dedicated missionary service is one of life's most fulfilling experiences. This is in large measure because of the divine agency which flows so richly from the Lord to His humble and obedient servants to bless the lives of others."

— President James E. Faust, Second counselor in the First Presidency

Photo by Scott G. Winterton
Enthusiasm, joy for work are reflected in the faces of missionaries in the Utah Provo Mission at recent gathering of zone leaders.

Photo by Jill B. Adair
Elder M. Russell Ballard and Elder Richard G. Scott instruct missionaries in Mesa, Ariz., Jan. 27 how to teach more effectively.

Elder Emmanuel Ohene Opare of Accra, Ghana, instructs missionaries in recent zone meeting.

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Sister Amy Laska of Alabama and Sister Venessa Michaelis of Maryland seek member referrals in Provo, Utah.

Photo by David M. W. Pickup
Elder Jaxson Love of Utah and Elder Luke Perritt of Australia look for people to teach in Burnley, Lancashire, England.