My First Mission

A warm, first‑person portrait of a 19th‑century missionary’s early days, this work was written especially for young Latter‑day Saints eager to understand what it meant to answer a call to the gospel. The author shares vivid recollections of listening to seasoned elders, whose stories of poverty, perseverance, and divine guidance sparked a lifelong desire to serve. Written in a conversational style, the narrative invites listeners to feel the same mixture of awe and determination that shaped a generation of pioneers.

The story then follows a youthful party as they set sail from San Francisco, battling storm‑ridden seas and seasickness before reaching Honolulu and eventually the island of Maui. There, they confront the hurdles of learning a new language, arranging their first public preaching, and encountering the generous spirit of locals like Na‑Lima‑Nui, whose kindness steadies their resolve. Listeners will hear the palpable excitement of a fledgling mission, the quiet prayers that sustain it, and the earnest hope that these early steps may inspire today’s listeners to contemplate service.