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...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 14, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Someone helped you join the church. Whether it was a friend, a missionary, or a ward member, there are people behind each conversion. Now that you’ve been helped to find the gospel, it’s your turn to be a missionary. You may find yourself thinking, “I can’t do...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 14, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
On the first Sunday of each month, we have a Sacrament Meeting that is just a bit different. Instead of having assigned speakers, we have a testimony meeting. Any member of the church is welcome to come to the microphone and share a brief, heartfelt testimony. If you...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 14, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
When you first came to church, you might have sat quietly in the back of the room, listening and trying to understand the lesson and the language. Now that you’re feeling a little more at home, how can you become an effective class member? The first step is to come to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 12, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Although many LDS children have grown up with family home evening, your family will be doing it for the very first time. You want it to be successful right away, so the children will enjoy it. What can you do to make Family Home Evening an instant hit? Keep your first...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 11, 2007 | Becoming a New Member
Soon after beginning to investigate the church, I realized members of the church love to dance. There were church dances several times a month and even a large dance festival. I obtained a dance card (a card that allowed me to attend dances and showed I knew and...
