I am pleased to announce that effective immediately, all worthy and able young men who have graduated from high school or its equivalent, regardless of where they live, will have the option of being recommended for missionary service beginning at the age of 18, instead of age 19.
-President Thomas S. Monson


They also added that all able, worthy young women, 
-who would like- 
now have the option of going at 19! 
In the past young men traditionally were 19 and young women were 21.
This is a historical and FANTASTIC change! 
I'm so excited to see how it helps progress the work of the 
glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ!

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Jessica Newman said…
I think it is exciting but I was just thinking the other day about how much I will miss Max when he goes, and now he will be leaving sooner! I guess I still have 11 years to get ready!
October 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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