Prepare to Share

Eugenia Hancock, Arizona, USA

“Be ready to share the gospel. Have materials on hand when missionary opportunities occur.” These were the goals of a Prepare to Share program implemented in the Westland Michigan Stake when my husband and I served as ward missionaries.

To make these goals practical and doable, the ward budgeted for each family to have a box kit containing basic Church materials. As a start we included copies of the Book of Mormon, pass-along cards, pamphlets, and Church DVDs, to name a few items. We put them in small cardboard boxes or storage bags to allow for easy-access storage in a car, family room, or office. Members were encouraged to purchase additional kits, materials, or refills as needed.

My car kit came in handy later when I worked with the full-time missionaries. They were delighted to see that I had gospel materials on hand and gave me some additional items. The missionaries even said my kit was like having a mobile distribution center at their disposal. I was pleased that I was prepared to share.