One time, a missionary was teaching a group of children about the scriptures. He was using a lot of gestures to make it more interesting. But he accidentally knocked over a big pot of water with his wild gesturing. The water spilled everywhere and the kids thought it was part of the show. They all started splashing around and having fun while the missionary just stood there with a shocked expression on his face. It was chaos but also very funny.
There was a pair of missionaries who got lost in a small village. They asked for directions from an old lady, but she didn't speak their language well. She ended up giving them directions that led them in a big circle. When they realized they were back where they started, they couldn't help but laugh. It was a long and tiring day of getting lost but they learned to always double - check directions in the future.
A group of LDS missionaries were planning a community event. They made a big banner to promote it. However, due to a miscommunication, the banner had a really funny misspelling. When they put it up, the locals pointed it out and they all had a chuckle. Instead of being embarrassed, they took it in good humor and it actually became a conversation starter. They ended up having a very successful event as more people were interested in coming to see what these friendly and humorous missionaries were all about.
A memorable LDS funny story is when a group of LDS sisters were baking cookies for a charity event. They accidentally added salt instead of sugar. When they tasted the cookies, their faces were priceless. But instead of being disappointed, they laughed and made it a fun story to tell later.
In an LDS ward, there was a talent show. A group of elders decided to do a skit. However, one of them forgot his lines completely and started making up the most absurd things on the spot. His fellow actors had to improvise along with him. It turned into a completely different skit than what was planned, but it was so hilarious that the whole ward was laughing throughout. It became one of those classic funny stories that people in the ward would talk about for a long time.
A memorable one was when the ring bearer fell asleep during the ceremony. He was holding the rings on a pillow and just dozed off right there in the front. When it was time for the rings, everyone had to gently wake him up. It was quite a sight and had the whole congregation laughing softly.
Well, there was this story where during a scripture - reading competition, one student read a passage so fast that it sounded like a completely different language. His friends couldn't stop laughing, and even the teacher had to hold back a chuckle. It was a really light - hearted moment in the seminary. The incident also became a running joke among the students for a long time.
Sure. One story is about a missionary who was trying to give a sermon in a new area. He accidentally used the wrong local dialect and ended up saying something completely different from what he intended, which made the locals burst into laughter instead of being offended. It was a moment of embarrassment but also a great ice - breaker.
A group of missionaries went to a small island. They were singing hymns on the beach to attract people. But the local birds started singing along in a very strange way. It sounded like they were competing with the missionaries. The missionaries found it so hilarious that they couldn't keep a straight face while singing. The locals, seeing this, were also amused and came closer to see what all the commotion was about. This unexpected 'duet' between the missionaries and the birds ended up being a great ice - breaker and helped the missionaries start conversations about their faith more easily.
One horror story could be missionaries getting lost in a really remote and dangerous area. They might be without proper supplies or communication. Another could be facing extreme hostility from locals who oppose their mission. For example, having things thrown at them or being chased away.
I heard of a missionary who was so nervous during his first sermon that he started sweating profusely and his glasses kept sliding down his nose. Every time he pushed them up, it made this comical 'boing' sound which made the congregation chuckle.
A group of primary kids were practicing their reverence during sacrament time. But one little girl got distracted by a ladybug that had landed on her dress. She started whispering really loudly about the 'cute buggy' and her excitement was contagious. People around her had to hold back their laughter. These small moments in the LDS sacrament service show the mix of the sacred and the simple joys of life.