Joel is called to serve

Another event that happened in May on the same weekend of Phebe's baptism, was that Joel received a call from a Prophet of God to serve as a full time missionary in the Ghana Accra mission.  Joel completed an application to serve over the past few months and has been waiting for a response to know what and when he will serve for the past five weeks.

The President of the Church, Thomas S. Monson said:
"that every worthy, able young man should prepare to serve a mission. Missionary service is a priesthood duty—an obligation the Lord expects of us who have been given so very much. Young men, I admonish you to prepare for service as a missionary. Keep yourselves clean and pure and worthy to represent the Lord. Maintain your health and strength. Study the scriptures. Where such is available, participate in seminary or institute. Familiarize yourself with the missionary handbook Preach My Gospel."

This is something that Joel has been preparing for all his life.

If you like to know what Mormon Missionaires do, have a look at this video.