by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 7, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
The solemn assembly you saw Saturday as you watched conference is likely to have been the first you’ve seen. “We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 2, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
If you homeschool your children, you may wonder if your new church membership will affect that in any way. The church is officially neutral on the subject of homeschooling. They consider the method of education of children to be the responsibility of the parents. It...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
Some of the songs you sing as you begin attending church will be familiar to you from your previous churches, but many will be new. The hymns are not just a way to take a break. They serve many important purposes in our services and meetings. The hymns help to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
There are two types of songs used in the Primary program. (Primary is the organization for children ages 18 months to twelve years.) The first are commonly called wiggle songs. These are fun action songs, designed to help children who have been sitting quietly for too...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
You’re probably already familiar with your ward, a local congregation, but you may be curious about stakes. A stake is a group of wards in one area, being made up of five to ten wards. Just as a ward is led by a bishop and two counselors, a stake is lead by a stake...
