by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 31, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
When a new member or an investigator comes to the . There is no one, other than the missionaries who will eventually leave, for them to turn to with questions or concerns. I remember, as a new member, being embarrassed to ask questions or express doubts. My lack of a...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 30, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Early in my investigation of the church as a teenager, I went on a campout with trip. In awe, I said, “I’ve never prayed so much in my life. Every time we turned around, it was time for another prayer.” Prayer was quite a challenge for me when I was first learning...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 30, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
For many investigators and new members, the missionaries are the direct link to the church. They’re in your home often and they know your family and your challenges. You trust them and when you have questions or challenges related to the gospel, you go to them first....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 30, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
As a teenaged convert, I found Sundays very stressful. I came home from church filled with the spirit and determined to keep the Sabbath Day Holy. Unfortunately, I tended to walk into a noisy, busy home where no one else was keeping the Sabbath Day holy, since none of...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 30, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
My first ward seemed to be entirely made up of descendants of the pioneers. In classes, everyone would take turns telling stories about their ancestors and I would sit silently, with nothing to say. I wondered if I was a second-class Mormon because, as a convert, I...
