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Every new missionary needs a new set of scriptures before they leave on a mission. This quad includes the LDS edition of the King James Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. It contains all the scripture study aids found in the Bible and triple combination. Bound with a beautiful simulated leather cover, this book is sure to last the entire two years or 18-months. 2. Mission Ready Bath Towel
Packing your whole life up every few months is not easy, but missionaries find themselves doing just that. This towel was designed with missionaries in mind. The towel is full sized (50” x 30”) but folds into the size of a book. Super absorbant, light-weight, and easy to pack, every missionary needs a towel like this. Give one to yours! 3. Battery-Free Bike Light
Missionaries ride bikes a lot, like a lot a lot. At the end of the day, when your missionary is riding home, make sure he or she has a bike light that will never fail. The battery-free, Mission Ready Bike Light operates through a crank that yields 40 minutes of light with just one minute of cranking. Built to last two years or longer, this bike light is the perfect light for every missionary!4. The Missionary Collection by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
For the first time ever, this collection brings together four top-selling albums sure to provide inspiration to hasten the work. Featuring "Called to Serve," "Praise to the Man," "Teach Me to Walk in the Light," and "This Is the Christ," this four-disc set is the perfect gift for missionaries at home and abroad.5. Mini Preach My Gospel
Missionaries read Preach my Gospel dozens of times throughout their missions, but the book rarely leaves the apartment. Now, with this pocket-sized version, missionaries will take this book everywhere with them to study and teach on the go. The perfect gift for the gospel scholar in every missionary!6. The Missionary's Little Book of Inspirational Stories compiled by Dale and Ruth Jeffery
Two years is a long time. Sharing the same stories can get old fast. This book is chock full of inspirational stories that will uplift your missionary and his or her investigators. With subjects like, “the Savior,” “obedience,” and “faith,” this little book will give your missionary the means to share inspirational stories, like those shared in general conference.7. The Missionary's Little Book of Answers compiled by Gilbert Scharffs
Every missionary gets a hard question once in a while. The Missionary’s Little Book of Answers is an invaluable resource that will help your missionary teach more effectively and with more confidence, by having the answers to both common and not-so-common questions about the Church and our beliefs. With answers from prophets, apostles, and Church leaders, your missionary will use this handy resource long after they’ve returned home from their mission.8. Gospel Art Book
We enjoy so many pieces of beautiful art in the Church, and missionaries love to share that art with those they teach. But as a missionary, it’s difficult to find the perfect picture that illustrates the lesson you are teaching. This book contains 137 pictures, which are organized into six sections: (1) Old Testament, (2) New Testament, (3) Book of Mormon, (4) Church History, (5) Gospel in Action, and (6) Latter-day Prophets—making it a perfect gift for every missionary.9. Black Tungsten CTR Ring
Elders are always comparing CTR rings with each other. Make sure your missionary has the coolest one in his district. This elegant tungsten CTR ring is easily the coolest CTR ring made for men and your missionary will surely thank you for it.10. Antiqued Bowed CTR Ring
This lovely CTR ring is perfect for sister missionaries. This sterling silver ring has eight stones set into it. Give your missionary the gift of a beautiful ring that reminds her to choose the right while she is away serving her mission.11. Lost Lamb 3" x 5" Cards
It’s not easy finding creative ways to share the gospel. Give your missionary a dozen of these beautiful pictures of Christ that they can pass out as they make conversations with those they meet. People everywhere have faith in Jesus Christ, and will surely accept this kind gift from your missionary.12. Missionary Journal
Designed especially for missionaries, this journal includes pages to record personal history, line of authority, companions, special dates, and more. Sized slightly smaller than standard scriptures, they are ideal for travel. The perfect gift for your missionary out in the field, or leaving in a week!13. Missionary Reference Library
Missionaries are constantly studying to answer their investigators' questions. The missionary reference library is intended to aid full-time missionaries strengthen their testimonies, increase their knowledge of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and prepare to teach. This four-volume set includes Our Search for Happiness by Elder M. Russell Ballard, Jesus the Christ by Elder James E. Talmage,True to the Faith, and Our Heritage. This set can also be purchased in Spanish. 14. CTR Rings to Pass Out
Missionaries are always giving away pass-along card and tract pamphlets, and some have even started giving out small, inexpensive CTR rings. Your missionary will find joy in giving out these CTR rings to the children they teach and come across in their travels. It’s a fun way to spread the gospel.15. Missionary Bag (Elders)
Books, pamphlets, DVDs, pass-along cards, planners, pencils—missionaries carry so much with them every day, why not give them the gift of a comfortable bag to hold it all? This bag was created with missionaries in mind. It has pockets for pass-along cards, DVDs, planners, umbrellas, water bottles, and more. Your missionary will appreciate this comfortable bag when he is walking for miles toting heavy proselyting gear. 16. Missionary Bag (Sisters)
Not only is this bag too cute for words, but it is water resistant and has space for a water bottle, an umbrella, pamphlets, DVDs, and copies of The Book of Mormon. If you hadn’t guessed already, this bag was made especially for sister missionaries. Your sister missionary will thank you profusely when she is walking for miles every day with a comfortable bag full of missionary gear.17. Erasable Scripture Crayons
With at least two hours of dedicated study a day, missionaries are always finding something new in the scriptures. Make sure your missionary has the scripture markers so he or she can save find them again. This affordable set of scriptures markers contains 12 erasable crayons, so there’s a color for everything. The perfect gift for every missionary scriptorian. 18. Preach My Gospel Scripture Stickers
You’ve probably seen these scripture sticker sets for different sections of scripture, but have you seen this set made especially for missionaries? This set covers all the scriptural references for all five lessons in Preach My Gospel, plus the additional Scripture Study lists for each topic in the lesson. They don't fade or bleed like highlighters or crayons and they're removable--a perfect gift for every missionary!19. Christus Oil Vial
Elders are always giving blessings. Made to take everywhere, this beautifully crafted, chrome-plated, solid-brass oil vial is a convenient way to carry consecrated oil. This vial features a zinc alloy keychain and a new, improved leak-proof sealing system. The perfect gift for missionaries.20. The Power of Everday Missionaries by Clayton M. Christensen
Every member a missionary! You can have the same experiences that your missionary is having today! The Power of Everyday Missionaries includes inspiring, unusual stories that demonstrate the effectiveness of the ideas. Chances are, you'll discover you're already doing a lot of the things mentioned, and with just a little tweak here and there, you'll be sharing the gospel naturally as part of your everyday interactions. Along the way, you'll feel the deep joy that comes from helping others discover the most precious blessing in the world: the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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