Carly Springer and Kelsey Berteaux, with LDS Living, came up with 12 phrases, words, or acronyms that often times confuse new members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friends of other faiths.
Here’s a few of our favorites from the list:
1. “She’s a member of my ward.”
What others think: “Um… wait. Did you escape from a mental asylum?”
What we really mean: Ward = congregation composed of the neighbors and friends who live relatively close to you, and who make some interesting Jell-o dishes for ward potlucks
2. “We’re going to a fireside tonight. Wanna come?”
What others think: “Will there be s’mores?”
What we really mean: Fireside = an additional sermon taught in the evening. Hopefully with snacks provided.
3. “My brother just went to the MTC today.”
What others think: “The Empty Sea? Where’s that? Nevada?”
What we really mean: “The MTC” = Missionary Training Center, where young members who volunteer to proselyte go to learn. And they would all be thrilled to go to Empty Sea, Nevada, if the Lord called them there!
See the full list at LDSliving.com.
