Tag Archives: Church Membership

The Blessings of Church Membership

When people look at our church or think about Mormons, many people only see the restrictions that we commit to when we join the church. This includes no alcohol, coffee, tea, and no smoking. Often times it is too easy to get caught up in the things that you don’t instead of focusing on the things that do. The church also offers many blessing as a result of being members of the church. First of all the things that we are not supposed to do, there is little that we are really missing. Studies and experience have shown that there … Continue reading →

Celebrating a Baptism

A baptism is a very special event in the church. When an eight year old get baptized, it is important to take the time to celebrate the occasion. It is also important to treat the event with the proper reverence and respect. Often children will be baptized on the Saturday before a Fast Sunday, but occasionally a family may schedule the baptism for a different day. The program is usually set up with an opening song, a prayer, talk on baptism, and then the baptism. After that there is usually a talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost and … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Repentance, a Blessing of Membership”

In “Repentance, a Blessing of Membership” Elder Richard G Hinckley talks briefly of his relationship with his father and his mother. He shares how they guided him and influenced him in his life. He then shares a story about when LeGrand Richards was a bishop. He asked several less active members to come and give a talk on what their membership in the church meant to them. This experience helped several of the members return to full activity. He then goes on to say: “I would like to speak to that same theme this evening. I invite each of you, … Continue reading →