By popular request and in an effort to reach a broader base of middle class readers, the Editor has decided to give this paper a new name.  Formerly known as The Servant, The Herald, The Star, The Missionary Newsletter, Do Not Remove This Label, and The Deseret News, the new name of this paper will be permanently changed to Close Cover Before Striking. Inspired by that timeless safety message found on the inside of matchbook covers, this new name will serve to remind us that regardless of what menial task we are performing, we are probably going to get seriously injured in the process.

Elder Adam Zuffinefti will enter the MTC on June 28 in preparation for service in the California San Bernadino Mission. Elder Daniel Ludlow will enter the MTC in August and serve in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission. It is rumored that in one of the first acts of his presidency, President Gordon B. Hinkley ordered that all new missionaries will be given several back issues of this newsletter on their first day in the MTC. If that's not inspiration, what is?

Elder Reid Patterson reports from Veracruz, Mexico that he and his native companion have taken to practicing the ancient missionary custom of exchanging socks in the middle of each day. He has found that tracting in socks that had been worn by a native Spanish speaker has greatly enhanced his language skills. This practice was first employed by Paul and his missionary companion, Barnabas on Paul's first missionary journey in AD 55.

For reasons never fully explained to the ward, there was an abrupt change in the bishopric in early June. Dale Patterson and Mike Walker were given the old heave-ho, and two new councilors, Warren Ludlow and David Beer, were appointed to assist Bishop Phillips to get things turned around. Nobody really knows all the behind the scenes reasons for the unexpected change. Dale Patterson gave some lame excuse about having to move to Seattle, Washington, but this Editor is far too smart to be suckered into believing that one. When asked how he felt about his new assignment, Warren Ludlow said, "Uh, duh, well... humm." No more inspiring words were ever heard spoken by Warren.

This recipe was sent from Zuster Christina Nally who is serving in zee Netherlands. It was reported to have been found in the trunk of an old Dutch guy who brought it from Greece on a bicycle. It is thought to be the original recipe for Greek Olives as first written down by Homer in 713 BC.

In a recent announcement, the First Presidency has clarified the policy about cattle attending seminary. They have announced that bovines will no longer be allowed to attend either early morning or release time seminary. Most breeds of dairy cattle will be allowed to continue with home study seminary through the end of this year.

This development will be a welcome improvement to sanitary conditions in the classroom. Several Hereford and Angus cattle were interviewed after the policy was announced and they said they understood the reasons behind the policy and still sustained the leaders of the church.

There have been many suggestions sent in from the mission field about how to make travel and living easier in foreign lands. As the Editor is always trying to improve the life of the missionaries in the field, a new feature will be added to the paper highlighting wondrous and exciting technologies that will make your job easier.

The first item to be highlighted is the ever useful Book of Mormon necktie. This stylish accoutrement to any man's wardrobe doubles as an item of clothing and a scripture mastery aid. To the casual observer, the tie appears to have a beautiful Arnold Frieberg picture of Lehi leading his family in a CPR class in the wilderness along the banks of the Red Sea. On closer examination, it can be seen that every needed scripture reference associated with the size of Nephi's sandals is written upside down across the face of the tie. The wearer simply has to glance down at his tie, like he was looking for yesterday's gravy, and immediately find his scripture. Any observer simply thinks the missionary is only brushing up on his CPR techniques.

This translation of Zuster Christina Nally's recipe from the original ancient Greek has been provided by the Editor. It should be noted that he learned ancient Greek at the tender age of two years old, proving that he is one of the smartest guys around.