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\"missionary<\/p>\n

Today there are nearly 85,000 missionaries serving full time missions for the LDS Church. This huge increase in missionaries stemming from President Thomas S. Monson\u2019s age requirement change in October 2012 has also led to a huge increase in farewell and homecoming\/welcome home parties.<\/p>\n

As a sign company located in Salt Lake City with plenty of employees who are not just LDS but returned missionaries, we put our heads together to compile an overview of what you need to know about farewells and homecomings as well as 50+ ideas for hosting your event. Our hope is that you can use these ideas to prepare for the big day and stop stressing about the details so you can cherish the departure or return of your loved one!<\/p>\n

LDS Church Policies For Farewells and Homecomings<\/h2>\n

Before we jump into the various farewell and welcome home party ideas for your missionary here is a quick summary of Church policy, to the best of our knowledge, for these events. Needless to say we are neither experts in this area nor is this the focus of this post but some anecdotal observations and a brief overview should be helpful when planning your missionary event.<\/p>\n

Meetings<\/strong> – It was not that long ago that church meetings consisted of an Elder or Sister giving a talk along with several family members. The focus it seemed was on the family as a whole. Current church policy has shifted away from this set up and now only has the departing Sister or Elder give a talk in the sacrament meeting.<\/p>\n

Building Usage<\/strong> – Previously, whether permitted or not, it was not uncommon to see big gatherings of family and friends in various rooms of church buildings. Current church policy now dictates that buildings and facilities are not to be used for missionary farewells nor homecomings.<\/p>\n

Both of these policies have been either put in place or re-emphasized so that while the departing missionary still can give a talk that the focus remains on church services as a whole and buildings are used for the core meetings and not personal social events.<\/p>\n

Despite these policy changes there is no doubt that farewell and welcome home parties are still a staple in Mormon culture. As such, what follows below is your guide to stressing less and enjoying your party more.<\/p>\n

Farewells, Homecomings & Welcome Home Parties<\/h2>\n

With young Elders, Sisters and even Senior Couples leaving and returning at record pace we\u2019ve set out to outline not only everything you\u2019ll need for your departing or returning missionary party but what hopefully turns out to be a comprehensive list of ideas for missionary farewells and homecoming parties. While we\u2019ve written and compiled these ideas largely from a LDS missionary \u00a0perspective undoubtedly many of them can be used and applied in other settings in which family and friends are sending off or welcoming home missionaries from all religions. Areas covered below include invitations, signage, food, calendars, handouts and decor, and care packages.<\/p>\n

Invitations<\/h2>\n

While social media and the digital age has taken away some of effort and delight in making and receiving printed hard copy invitations, believe it or not they do still exist beyond a Facebook Event page and mass emails. Here are a few fun ways to invite people to your missionary’s farewell or homecoming.<\/p>\n

Missionary Announcement – Call & Farewell<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

From: Laura Bunker<\/a><\/p>\n

Sister Missionary Announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Sister<\/p>\n

Source: CardsEtcetera Etsy Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

Elder Announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Elder<\/p>\n

Source: NikiNoelPrintables Etsy Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

Elder Word Art Invitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Elder<\/p>\n

Source: CardVarkDesigns Etsy Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

Signage<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Anyone who has ever been through the Salt Lake City airport outside of the security gates knows that in addition to the normal travel scene there is almost always some kind of send off or welcome home group for missionaries. Similar to church meeting and building policies, the LDS Church has discouraged sending off missionaries from the airport after they\u2019ve been in the MTC. Nonetheless, it still happens and often includes missionary signs. Even more common, and not discouraged to our knowledge, is the family and friends who await the arrival of their Elder or Sister with fun missionary signs and banners<\/a>. Here are some examples – from the airport, house and more. There is also more on our Pinterest board for missionary signs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mission Accomplished Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"mission<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com – Customize It<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome Elder Plaque Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com –\u00a0Customize It<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome Home Banner – Shirt & Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com – Customize It<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome Home Banner For The Front Yard<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com<\/p>\n

Welcome Home Sign For Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"mormon<\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com<\/p>\n

Welcome Home Elder – Tie & Plaque<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Signs.com – Customize It<\/a><\/p>\n

Father’s Day DIY – Missionary Homecoming Tie Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Fathers<\/p>\n

Source: The Foley Fam<\/a><\/p>\n

Food<\/h2>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be a Mormon event without free food. As alluded to above, while Church buildings aren\u2019t to be used for missionary farewells or homecoming parties they still happen at the homes of the departing or returning missionary. While it\u2019s great to see the missionary depart or return and the joy and happiness of his\/her family, the food at these events is more than just an added bonus. Check out some of these awesome food and recipe ideas for missionary farewells or homecomings and try not to salivate on your keyboard!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Senior Missionary Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"senior<\/p>\n

From: Let’s Get Caking<\/a><\/p>\n

Sister Missionary Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"sister<\/p>\n

From: Let’s Get Caking<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Tie & Shirt Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Munchkin Munchies<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Welcome Home Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Layers of Love<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"missionary<\/p>\n

Exquisite Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Tie & Plaque Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"missionary<\/p>\n

Source: The Good Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Costco Missionary Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"costco<\/p>\n

White Missionary Shirt Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Cake Central<\/a><\/p>\n

Pies & Ties<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"pies<\/p>\n

Source: Elder Blake Farrow Blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Suit Coat Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Kiddles N’ Bits<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Suitcase & Shirt Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Delectable Cakes<\/a><\/p>\n

Two Layer Missionary Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Cupcakes With Ties<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Indulge With Me<\/a><\/p>\n

Assorted Missionary Cupcakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Assorted<\/p>\n

Source: The Sweet Tooth Fairy<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Cake With Globe & Flag<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Kiddles N’ Bits<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Cupcakes With Book of Mormon<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Assorted Missionary Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Assorted<\/p>\n

Source: Suz Daily<\/a><\/p>\n

Calendars<\/h2>\n

While these aren\u2019t technically part of the homecoming or return home party for the missionary, any missionary mom will tell you they are an ubiquitous part of daily life during the 18 or 24 month period when their child is on their mission. So whether you need one yourself or are gifting one to a friend, below are some of the best and most creative missionary countdown calendars we\u2019ve found.<\/p>\n

Temple Countdown Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Temple<\/p>\n

Source: The Idea Door Files<\/a><\/p>\n

Wooden Blocks Countdown<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Wooden<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Countdown Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Lisa Bearnson<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Countdown Calendar Check Off<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Star Countdown Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Making Precious Things Plain<\/p>\n

Personalized Missionary Countdown Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Personalized<\/p>\n

Source: Missionary Posters<\/a><\/p>\n

Cups Countdown<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Monthly Countdown Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Melon Heads LDS Illustrating<\/a><\/p>\n

Handouts, Freebies, Reminders, Decor & More<\/h2>\n

Few things are better for a (homesick, discouraged) missionary then letters from home from family and friends. But any Elder or Sister can tell you that these seemingly never come. Help keep your missionary receiving letters throughout their mission by handing out these fun reminders of mission addresses, contact information and more at the missionary farewell. We’ve also included a few fun missionary themed home decor items to help you keep your missionary in mind or to decorate your home for your missionary party.<\/p>\n

Missionary Write Me Card<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Design Your Way<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Bookmark With Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Subway Art & Food Table Decor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

\"food<\/p>\n

Source: This and That<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Tile<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Jensen Crafts<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Customized Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: \u00a0Family Tree and Me<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Family Map<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Grey Luster Girl<\/a><\/p>\n

Water Bottle Labels<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary & Map<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Tie Quilt<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Shirt Handouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown – Pin<\/a><\/p>\n

Homemade Welcome Home Tie Sign<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Homemade<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown<\/p>\n

Missionary Goodie Wrappers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: My Computer Is My Canvas<\/a><\/p>\n

Mission Area Print For The Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Mission<\/p>\n

Source: Ever Love Design<\/a><\/p>\n

Bonus Section – Care Packages<\/h2>\n

If it’s a homecoming party that you’re hosting then you’re already an expert on missionary care packages. If it’s a farewell party then we’ve included this bonus section on a ton of great ideas for care packages for your missionary.<\/p>\n

I’m Nuts About You<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"I'm<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown<\/p>\n

You Mean The World To Me<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"You<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown<\/p>\n

Creative Package Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Creative<\/p>\n

Source: Hermana Jacobsen<\/a><\/p>\n

Reese’s Pieces & Kit Kat Care Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Reese's<\/p>\n

\"Kit<\/p>\n

Source: Parties<\/a> and Patterns<\/a><\/p>\n

Love You To Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

Source: Creatively Christy\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Care Package Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Halloween<\/p>\n

Source: Sugar Doodle<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown<\/p>\n

Easter & Christmas Advent Care Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Easter<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

Source: Adam and Haley Kjar\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Missionary Christmas Stocking<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Missionary<\/p>\n

Source: Unknown<\/p>\n

We hope this guide has been helpful and your missionary farewell and\/or homecoming party is a huge hit. Let us know in the comments what ideas we’ve missed and we’ll continue to add them to the post!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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