TTFN, Jazzfanz :''(

[JGolds]

Didn't someone also say this was self-financed? How do people manage to afford not working for 2 years and afford the trip and cost of living?

Alot of the guys I know have saved up prior to the mission to pay for it. sometimes parents help and family memebers. when i left on my mission back in 2008 we were told it would be about 10,000$ that we would need saved up. every missionary is suppose to have the same amount saved up. it is then used to help provide for the missionarys all over the world. since some parts of the wprld cost more to (live like england) those misionarys recive more, while those in south america and other places may get less. but everyone still puts in the same amount.

 

[colton]

So, is that all they really do? There has to be other parts to the mission, right? Or is it pretty much just getting people listen to you talk about Mormonism?

That's certainly a large part. Hopefully, once you have found such people you get to spend a lot of time actually talking to them about Mormonism. Missionaries also spend a lot of time involved with just general community service, and depending on the location they may also be involved with leadership of the local congregation. They often also get asked to visit local members who might not currently be very active in the church, checking on how their family is doing, sharing gospel messages with them, and trying to "reactivate" them. That type of thing.

 

[colton]

Alot of the guys I know have saved up prior to the mission to pay for it. sometimes parents help and family memebers. when i left on my mission back in 2008 we were told it would be about 10,000$ that we would need saved up. every missionary is suppose to have the same amount saved up. it is then used to help provide for the missionarys all over the world. since some parts of the wprld cost more to (live like england) those misionarys recive more, while those in south america and other places may get less. but everyone still puts in the same amount.

Yep. Also, other families in the local congregation may help out if the missionary/missionary's family for some reason can't afford it. I think there's also a church-wide "general missionary fund" that members can donate to, to help out a missionary they don't know personally, but I'm actually not at all sure how that works. I could be completely wrong on that.

 

[Nate505]

You're welcome

Nate, it is now your responsibility to keep the Ty Corbin Memes Foundation running. The thread is yours.

Done. Hopefully something creative will be thought up.

 

[The Midnight]

its actully a really great exp. I went to Fort worth Texas. i had a blast!! who knew riding a bike, knocking on doors, having doors slamed in your face and talking about God and Jesus could be so much fun. It really is a blast though!! I learned more in those two years about people and God then i could assume some people learn in a lifetime.

Not sure if serious...

 

[babe]

spy, I know you're still watching. well, you will. quitting cold turkey requires special meds to keep the withdrawal symptons at bay. You'll be clear when you come back though, but take it from an addict who knows the score, you should think twice before starting using things againll...

 

[Nate505]

So are you not allowed to access the internet during a mission? Never mind, I wiki'd it. Wow, guess not or do nearly anything. Oh well, as long as it's not me.

 

[bluenote]

Enjoy the new experiences and friendships - 2 years will fly by like that (snaps)!

 

[bigb]

Enjoy the new experiences and friendships - 2 years will fly by that that (snaps)!

Dude, it's Cleveland. Nothing can fly by that fast in Cleveland.

 

[colton]

Dude, it's Cleveland. Nothing can fly by that fast in Cleveland.

He may not ever serve directly in Cleveland, you know. I was in the Munich mission and the only times I was actually in Munich were for some mission conferences, that type of thing.

 

[spycam1]

So, I'm back from my mission for the time being. Something came up back home that needed my attending to. It's personal, so I won't be sharing many details with the majority of you.

Anyway, I have a lot of catching up to do Jazz-wise. Orange has kept me in the loop a bit, Dal not so much (curse you).

What's changed the most in the past few months? This Dennis Schroder guy came out of nowhere. What else should I be aware of? Any and all info is appreciated. TIA, Citizens of Jazztopia.

 

[UGLI baby]

Welcome back Spy!

Hopefully nothing too bad that brought you back. If so, sorry.

I'd be happy to fill you in on all things BONGO that you may have missed.


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[Chris-L]

glad to have ya back, hope things are ok. you didnt miss anything.

 

[spycam1]

Welcome back Spy!

Hopefully nothing too bad that brought you back. If so, sorry.

I'd be happy to fill you in on all things BONGO that you may have missed.


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Thanks.

And YES PLEASE on BONGO info. We brought him in for a workout, yes?

 

[spycam1]

glad to have ya back, hope things are ok. you didnt miss anything.

Things are good enough considering the circumstances. It's still just very strange being in the real world again. I'm actually 75% sure this is a dream.

 

[nightmare3983]

glad to have ya back, hope things are ok. you didnt miss anything.

So UGLI's BONGO thread doesn't count for anything?

 

[UGLI baby]

Thanks.

And YES PLEASE on BONGO info. We brought him in for a workout, yes?

Workout/show him where his locket will be/house hunting trip.

Lindsey has given BONGO a promise at #21.

Look for BONGO to start pulling at of workouts or suddenly be stricken with some phantom injury.



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[spycam1]

spy, I know you're still watching. well, you will. quitting cold turkey requires special meds to keep the withdrawal symptons at bay. You'll be clear when you come back though, but take it from an addict who knows the score, you should think twice before starting using things againll...

I saw about 5 seconds of game 3 of the Memphis/OKC series while I was away. And I saw on the ESPN bottom line once that Westbrook got injured. That's about all the basketball I saw. Well, that's about the only television at all I saw.

 

[Nate505]

So, do you like get a month of time earned towards your mission, or do you have to do a whole 2 years in a row again in the future.

 

[Stifle Tower]

So, I'm back from my mission for the time being. Something came up back home that needed my attending to. It's personal, so I won't be sharing many details with the majority of you.

Anyway, I have a lot of catching up to do Jazz-wise. Orange has kept me in the loop a bit, Dal not so much (curse you).

What's changed the most in the past few mont hs? This Dennis Schroder guy came out of nowhere. What else should I be aware of? Any and all info is appreciated. TIA, Citizens of Jazztopia.

Jazz signed Jefferson to a 6 yr./$90M contract. Confidential sources have told me he bought this house at auction: https://homesoftherich.net/2013/03/...a-mansion-in-holladay-ut-being-auctioned-off/. Although I can't reveal my sources, I'm pretty sure of the accuracy, as Al was seen moving out of his rented house. Coincidence? I think not. https://jazzfanz.com/showthread.php?16285-Big-Al-moved-out. Locke stated Favors and Hayward did not get along with Al, so the Jazz are currently shopping both. Expect Utah to announce mega deals for Millsap and Mo Williams in the next few weeks, as KOC and Lindsey follow the current trend of having a "Big-3" to build around. Now we know why Dennis hated the Core-4 reference so much.