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Labor of Love

Labor of Love

Genres

OverView

A returning missionary recounts his experiences of sharing the gospel. Portrays what it is like to be a missionary. Excellent tool for encouraging young men to prepare themselves for missionary service.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

24 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 January 1990

Country

United States of America

Cast

Fred Hunting

Fred Hunting

Elder Grey

Jim Beatty

Jim Beatty

Elder Smithson (uncredited)

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