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Welcome, A lot of good folks here.

The last time I checked the family was the smallest unit in the CHURCH and the most important. The church is here to support the family. How you you served will be more important, then what position you held. HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES PEOPLE NOT POSITION HOLDERS.

Does anyone know if Stake Presidents make recommendations on what type of mission someone should serve?

An elders quorum pinewood derby is idea that comes to mind, I know we are supposed to have a spiritual theme or reason for socials I know of a lot of quorums have had success with this one. I guess building quorum unity would the reason.

yes perfect practice makes perfect Doesn't the D&C say if your prepared you shall not fear Preparation is the key factor of success. I think we can tell if someone has put the effort into honestly seeking the will of the lord on a subject and those who don't To me it's not to hard discern. I think they know in there hearts they not fooling anyone especially the lord.

Well folks we have had guidelines about sacrament meetings talks for years and teacher development classes and instruction. The key factor of success in both these area is in the preparation. " puny preparation equals puny revelation "

Well I kinda have a different point of view I have a son severing in the California Long Beach Mission He believes that opposition to the church has been helping the missionary work in his area. It's our legacy that when faced with opposition the church pulls together and becomes that much stronger. This very well may be the chance we need to be heard To stand for truth and protect our families In way that can influence thousands for good

Well I got to admit that I love good sacrament meeting talks and great music, and do agree that they increase sacrament attendance. Notwithstanding the fact they help, we need to ensure that the really reason for sacrament meeting is to take the sacrament and renew our covenants. Sacrament meeting being the only time and place we can do that. (we can't even renew our covenants in the temple) Having personally sat on the stand for years, I am very aware of the casual and sometimes ill reverent way some folks treat the sacrament. Personally I think until begin to take the sacrament seriously our sacrament meetings will be lacking attendance

The fact that the brethren have to tell us to setpart Monday night for family home evening and limit "church services" to the three hour block. Is just the point they are trying make. The members don't think that the church and the family are the same thing, Notwithstanding the fact that we have been told for years that the family is the smallest unit of the "Church " The family is the only thing that will last thru time and eternity.

Well I can tell you that I learned this thru sad experience. I saw the light when my wife said if I didn't make changes in my " Church Duties and responsibilities" she was going to leave me. My Stake President released me right away, And then took me to the wood shed for a attitude adjustment.

The family is the church, there's no separation. The choice is never church or family. God, Heavenly Father comes first. If we are putting him first he will tell us what comes second. The important thing is that we are really seeking the Lords will in the things we do. because if we don't put God First, it won't matter what we put second,

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I think you guys are right are about a the asking with real intent, meaning that you want to be forgiven of your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ by those with the proper authority and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Some folks don't want the Church to be true because then they will have to change their lives, others doubt their ability to be true to the Church and their intent falters.

Yes, You do need to talk with your Bishop by talking with him He'll know that that your repentance is complete and ease any doubt's you may have. This way you will know for sure that you are in full fellowship with the saint's