New Assignment

by Cheryl Merrick

Determined not to
give into a doubtful heart,
I begin my Church Service
Missionary assignment.

Cheerfully I open the
first feedback on LDS. org.
Filled with peace and surprise,
I exclaim, “I can answer that!”


As I continue,
I find myself just knowing
where to find information
on the website.

Words come to my mind
from classes and readings,
and my fingers just happen to
push the right buttons.
I find that I’m learning a lot
and even having fun!

Knowing that I’m performing
far beyond my abilities,
I begin to wonder
if someone on the other side of the veil
has begun a new assignment too!


Written August 2011 when I began volunteering as a Church Service Missionary answering feedback on LDS.org.