As a child, Elder Joaquin dreamed of becoming a missionary. Years later, that desire became a reality as he served in the Philippines Davao Mission and witnessed firsthand how the gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives. Through faithful service, he learned that missionary work is about planting seeds of faith, trusting the Lord's timing, and continuing forward even when results are not immediately visible.

Missionary service comes in many forms, but every opportunity to serve is valuable in the eyes of the Lord. For Sister Dumas, missionary service became a powerful reminder that Heavenly Father knows each of His children individually and prepares a place for them in His work. She learned that challenges and weaknesses do not limit our ability to serve.

From a broken home to a family healed through the gospel, Elder Lazanas shares how the power of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel changed his life and continues to shape his mission today.

Sister Dela Cruz shares how serving as a service missionary strengthened her testimony of Jesus Christ and taught her that small and consistent acts of love can have an eternal impact.

After being reassigned from a proselyting mission to a service mission, Elder Misola discovered that the Lord’s love, purpose, and call did not change—only where he would serve.

After facing setbacks and receiving a second chance to serve through a service mission, Elder Castillo learned that God is more focused on who we are becoming than who we once were.

From learning new skills to finding strength through daily challenges, Elder Legaspi shares how serving in the temple and at the Missionary Training Center transformed his life and deepened his love for the Savior. His story reminds us that the Lord does not call the perfect; He perfects those who are willing to serve.

From a childhood desire to serve to a faithful decision to go on a mission, Elder Duran shares how the Savior’s love guided him to choose the Lord’s path, along with how his gift for music and participation in the New Tagalog Hymns became part of the Lord’s preparation for his call.