by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 22, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
If you’ve never been religious, or you’ve come from a religion where Heavenly Father is seen as a distant, misty sort of being, you may find it challenging to build a relationship with Him. Suddenly you’ve been instructed to love someone who is nearly a stranger to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 27, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Your bishop may have announced that it’s time for tithing settlement. What is it and how do you do it? Tithing settlement is a time for you to meet briefly with your bishop to let him know where you have stood with your tithing for the year. Are you paid up to date?...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 23, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
The bishop is the leader of a ward (congregation), much like a pastor except he is not paid and does not work as the bishop full-time. Bishops have employment and families to take care of, as well as their wards. As a new member, you may find you need to meet with the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 16, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
I learned to be comfortable praying privately and in my meetings with the missionaries. Since the missionaries were there to teach me, I didn’t worry about getting something wrong. The first time I was asked to pray in class however, I was very intimidated. I didn’t...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 16, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
When we call someone to a position within our organizations, we often assume she has a certain amount of knowledge, even if she has never held that particular calling. When we in the church all your life, you might be surprised to discover how many things are not...
