Contents Message from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 1. Your Full-Time Missionary Experience 1.0. Introduction 1.1. Obedience 1.2. Standards for Life 2. Missionary Organization and Activities 2.0. Introduction 2.1. Mission Leadership 2.1.1. Mission Leaders: Your Mission President and His Wife 2.1.2. Mission Presidency 2.1.3. Mission Leadership Organization 2.1.4. Young Missionary Leadership Responsibilities 2.1.5. Personal Responsibilities 2.2. Companions 2.2.1. Supporting Each Other 2.2.2. Staying Together 2.2.3. Working in Your Area 2.2.4. Working with People outside Your Area 2.3. Missionary Work Activities 2.3.1. Companion Exchanges 2.3.2. Transfers 2.3.3. Opportunities to Teach with Members 2.3.4. Referrals 2.3.5. Meetings and Councils 2.3.6. Baptismal Interviews 2.3.7. Baptisms 2.4. Daily Activities and Schedule 2.4.1. Typical Daily Activities 2.4.2. Sample Daily Schedule 2.4.3. Goal Setting and Planning Sessions 2.4.4. Study Sessions 2.4.5. Meals with Others 2.5. Preparation Day 2.5.1. Preparation Day Activities 2.5.2. Sample Preparation Day Schedule 2.6. Sabbath Day Activities 2.7. Service in the Community 3. Missionary Conduct 3.0. Introduction 3.1. Christlike Behavior 3.2. Temple Worthiness 3.2.1. Temple Covenants 3.2.2. Temple Worship 3.3. The Law of Chastity 3.4. Honesty 3.5. Interactions with Others 3.5.1. General Standards for Interacting with Adults 3.5.2. General Standards for Interacting with Children 3.6. Recreation 3.6.1. General Recreation Standards 3.6.2. Unauthorized Activities 3.6.3. Media 3.6.4. Musical Instruments 3.7. Photos and Videos 3.8. Use of Technology 3.9. Communication with Family, Mission Leaders, and Friends 3.9.1. Family 3.9.2. Mission President 3.9.3. Communicating with People in Your Mission 3.9.4. Packages and Letters 3.9.5. Missionary Experiences with People from Home 3.9.6. Personal Visits from Family and Friends 3.9.7. Emergencies 4. Physical Well-Being 4.0. Introduction 4.1. Nutrition and Food Preparation 4.1.1. General Nutrition Guidelines 4.1.2. Safe Food Preparation 4.1.3. Water and Dairy Safety 4.2. Exercise 4.3. Stress Management 4.4. Medical Care 4.5. Dangerous Situations and Threats 4.6. Housing 4.7. Transportation 4.8. Money 4.8.1. Missionary Support Funds 4.8.2. Personal Funds 4.8.3. Self-Reliance and Spending Plan 4.9. Dress and Appearance 4.9.1. General Standards for Dress and Appearance 4.9.2. General Standards for Grooming 5. Priesthood Authority and Ordinances 6. Completion of Your Mission 6.0. Introduction 6.1. Staying Connected 6.2. Returning Home from Your Mission 6.3. Serving and Growing after Your Mission