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'Hi Mum, I Love You'

Missionaries connect with home on Mother's Day

Alfred Makaafi is one of many missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world connecting with their families this Mother's Day.

"I love my mum because she is so selfless and has sacrificed everything for me and my siblings," he said.

Elder Makaafi, as he is called as a full-time missionary with the Church for two years in Sydney, is from Mudgeeraba in south-east Queensland.

Elder Alfred Makaafi.
Elder Alfred Makaafi.
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One of the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that Elder Makaafi shares with others is that family relationships are strengthened when individuals embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In addition, Latter-day Saint doctrine teaches that families can be together beyond this life.

Read an article about a Ukrainian mother finding healing amidst conflict.

Watch a video honouring mothers.

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