FHE -- How to Prepare Now to Serve a Mission

OPENING SONG: "Called to Serve" Hymn #249
OPENING PRAYER: (to be assigned)
SCRIPTURE: Alma 29:9-17
9I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy. 
10And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me. 
11Yea, and I also remember the captivity of my fathers; for I surely do know that the Lord did deliver them out of bondage, and by this did establish his church; yea, the Lord God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, did deliver them out of bondage. 
12Yea, I have always remembered the captivity of my fathers; and that same God who delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians did deliver them out of bondage . 
13Yea, and that same God did establish his church among them; yea, and that same God hath called me by a holy calling, to preach the word unto this people, and hath given me much success, in the which my joy is full. 
14But I do not joy in my own success alone, but my joy is more full because of the success of my brethren, who have been up to the land of Nephi. 
15Behold, they have labored exceedingly, and have brought forth much fruit; and how great shall be their reward! 
16Now, when I think of the success of these my brethren my soul is carried away, even to the separation of it from the body, as it were, so great is my joy . 
17And now may God grant unto these, my brethren, that they may sit down in the kingdom of God; yea, and also all those who are the fruit of their labors that they may go no more out, but that they may praise him forever. And may God grant that it may be done according to my words, even as I have spoken.
Amen.


VIDEO:The Value of a Full-Time Mission
5 minutes and 22 seconds

QUESTIONS:
Who in our family wants to serve a full-time mission someday? (Parents may want to go as a couple someday.  Tell your kids that.  Let them know if you plan to.)
Why do you want to serve?
Do you think you are needed as a missionary?
Where in the world would you want to go if you could choose?
(If you are a parent who has served a mission, tell your kids about some of your experiences. :) Share your testimony about the importance of serving and how it has helped you in your life. If you have pictures, get them out and show them!)
How can you prepare yourself now for a mission in the future? 

 
LESSON:
How to Prepare Now to Serve a Mission

How as a family can we help each other to prepare for future missions?

CLOSING SONG: "We'll Bring the World His Truth" Children's Songbook pg. 172
CLOSING PRAYER: (to be assigned)

REFRESHMENTS:
Pretzel Turtles (Super easy!)