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...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
“It’s my life and I can do what I want with it.” That’s a popular refrain among teenagers outside the church. As a new member of the church, you may already be aware that there is more to this story than that. We have always had agency. The right to choose for...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions
As a new teen convert, you will want to pay close attention to the teachings found in For the Strength of Youth. This pamphlet, written for teenagers, helps LDS youth learn to live the life of a Latter-day Saint. One of the teachings that may be new to you as a...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 1, 2008 | Becoming a New Member
I was raised in the very feminist 1960s and 1970s. Joining the church as a teenager caused me to spend a great deal of time rethinking the meaning of womanhood. My mother was a very traditional woman, but had raised me to be a “feminist,” thinking it would better help...
