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Callings in the LDS Church

I have been thinking a lot about callings lately because of the recent changes in our ward. My husband finally received a calling this past week to be in the Sunday school presidency, and something tells me that a calling for me might be right around the corner. Probably because the Bishop asked my husband on Sunday what my first name is again. So, obviously, I think I am on his mind. Never a good place to be if you are trying to avoid a calling. But, I’m not. In fact, I have found that I feel a little lost … Continue reading →

Your Church Halloween Party

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With all the changes that have been going on lately in our ward, it is a little chaotic. In the shuffle, there have not been any callings made just yet. So, the new bishop asked me to help out with our church halloween party since I had worked most recently with the children in our ward. So I agreed. This year, we aren’t going to do a trunk or treat like many wards do. While I love that idea, and it is usually so fun and simple, we are going to try and throw together some activities that the kids … Continue reading →

Making Friends When You are LDS

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Have you ever stopped to think about friends that you’ve made through the church? I’ve thought about this recently. My ward is very small and is made up of a very interesting group of people. As a result, I think I have found myself making friends with women that maybe in the everyday world I wouldn’t have been drawn to. I think that is a good thing. You ward is like your family. You are together a lot, and you have these callings that you share with people that forces you to get to know them. I have found that … Continue reading →

Do You Keep Up With Church News?

I have to admit that I don’t really keep up with the church news that well. I have no excuse, really. I live in UT, so many happenings in the church appear on the local news. I also receive the Deseret News newspaper, which is owned by the church. Every Saturday, they include a copy of the church news. Do I read it? Not really. I may skim through it, or look at the pictures, but I am sad to say, I really don’t know a lot of the day to day news that the church puts out. A great … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review July 21st-26th

Welcome to our LDS Week in Review! In case you were otherwise occupied and didn’t have the chance to drop in throughout the week, here’s a summary so you can get caught up. We started the week with “Teaching Your Sunbeam to Attend Class,” which discusses the natural rambunctious tendencies of three-year-olds and the difficulties they have learning to sit still. Then we investigated the strange ways husbands and wives communicate down the length of chapel benches in “Sacrament Meeting Sign Language.” In “Relief Society: Reaching Out,” we are reminded of the importance of extending arms of friendship to the … Continue reading →

Callings: Handling More Than One

If you live in a small branch, or ward you may be asked to take on more than one calling. It can be difficult to juggle the many commitments, and still make your family the first priority. It is important to remember that your family comes first, and to find a good balance with all of your callings as you strive to be active in the church. First you need to decide whether or not you can handle the two callings or if they conflict with each other. For example you may be able to be achievement days leader and … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review June 23rd-28th

Welcome to our Week in Review. If you’ve been busy and haven’t had the chance to join us daily here in LDS, here’s your chance to get caught up. We started out the week with a humorous look at what blogging can do to you in “You Know You’re a Blogger When. . .” Yes, there are definitely signs that you’re hooked! We then had an interview with J. Adams, author of “The Journey,” a fantasy novel written for young women to help them understand their own value and the importance of the choices they make in this life and … Continue reading →

Church Callings: Music Callings

One of the areas that you may be called to serve is in a music capacity. There are several callings that involve music. They may be combined, or you may have just one depending on the size of your ward. A calling to provide or plan the music for the services is an important one because it invites in the spirit and it helps to set the moods for the meeting. The ward music director is in charge of the ward music program. He may schedule special musical numbers, choose the hymns to match the topics of the talks and … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review June 2nd-7th

Welcome to our Week in Review here in LDS. If you weren’t able to join us throughout the week, here is your chance to get caught up at a glance. We began the week with “Depression vs. Depression,” which talks about the differences in the two definitions of the word “depression” and how we can best support those who are dealing with the effects of the condition. Then we had a book review on “The Master Deceiver,” which talks about the importance of fortifying ourselves against the adversary. We kept on track with our “Dinner Discussions” for the week, and … Continue reading →

Church Callings: Committee Member

There are a variety of committees that function within the church. At first these callings may not seem to be of much importance, but when you are on a committee the work that you do is usually behind the scenes. However, you will do quite a bit of work. You may serve on the Enrichment committee, the activities committee (at the ward or stake level) or on a public relations committee each of these will require you to do different things. Committees are usually responsible for planning activities or events that take place. You will likely meet with your committee … Continue reading →