Looking for LDS missionary gift ideas? Give them a treat pocket

If you’re a Latter-day Saint, then you know what a big deal it is to serve a mission. So, here’s one of those LDS missionary gift ideas that you don’t want to pass up. Show your missionary you care with a treat pocket. Check it out!

Missionaries are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who leave their homes for 18 months–2 years to serve others and share the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. My husband and I are assigned to prepare these missionaries in our local congregation. I was trying to think of a gift I could give them as they head out on their missions. That’s how I came up with elder and sister treat pockets. Here’s how you can make one today.

#1: Download and print your treat pocket PDF

I designed this cute missionary gift to that it can be easily downloaded and made right at home. You don’t need a fancy cutting machine or anything. It is an 8.5×11 PDF that contains two pages. The first page includes the instructions for the elder treat pocket and the second page includes instructions for the sister treat pocket.

Click on the link at the end of this post to download your PDF.

Your download includes two 8.5x11 PDFs — *Your download includes two 8.5×11 PDFs*

#2: Gather your supplies

It only took me about 10 minutes to assemble this adorable treat pocket. First, you’ll want to print this PDF on cardstock so that it won’t be flimsy. Here’s all the supplies you’ll need to make this treat pocket:

Printed PDF on cardstock (see link an end of this post)
Scissors
Glue stick
Tape
Pen

Supplies to make your treat pocket. — *Supplies to make your missionary treat pocket.*

#3: Print, cut and fold your treat pocket

Once printed, cut along the solid line in the middle of the page. Fold the left and right sections along the dotted lines and glue or tape the two flaps together on the back.

Cut 1-inch solid line and fold the flaps down to form a shirt collar. Cut out the tie and glue it just below the folded collar. Then, cut the badge and glue it next to the tie. Fold the bottom 1/4” and tape it to the back to finish the pocket.

#4: Add a note and special surprise

The last and final step is to add your personal touch to this thoughtful gift. Cut out the rectangle on the printed PDF and write a note to your missionary. Insert your note with anything else you think your missionary would like. Here’s a few ideas:

Favorite candy bar
Bookmark
Picture of your family
Scripture reference card
Picture of Jesus
Missionary Lego figurine
Gospel Study Stickers
Look unto Christ silicone bracelet
Book of Mormon timeline bookmark
Pack of gum
I believe in Christ sticker
Called to Serve necklace or Called to Serve tie clip

I hope out of all the LDS missionary gift ideas that you have found on the internet, that this one helped you out a little bit. Here’s a link to download your missionary treat pocket below:

LDS Missionary Treat Pocket PDF

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