The last few years has seen a whirlwind of changes in the programs for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes mistakenly called Mormons or the Mormon Church). Just as we were figuring out the new ministering program and the local priesthood organization, Church leaders announced another significant change—that instead of a three-hour block of meetings, we would have a two-hour block of meetings. Then, Church leaders announced another change in the progression of youth in the youth programs. And along the way our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, reiterated the need to use the full name of the Church instead of a nickname.
Some might wonder what all the fuss is about. What’s so important about a name? And what’s the big deal with all of these changes? What do they mean, anyway? While we live in a time and a culture that mocks the sacred, celebrates the profane and wonders what ancient teachings would ask people to exercise self-control over their bodies, the Lord is asking more of His people. Elder Ronald A. Rasband said,
Throughout our life, Sister Rasband and I have traveled the world on various Church and professional assignments. … Everywhere we have gone, we have witnessed the hand of the Lord going before His servants, preparing the people and the way ahead so that all His children might be blessed according to their every need.
The goal of all of the changes is to allow Latter-day Saints to step up and serve each other and the Lord in a higher, holier way as well as strengthen their relationship with Him.
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