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No, it is not wrong to ask for a calling. When I joined the church, I was a YSA at a family ward. I was there for 3 years and never received a calling. I finally grew tired and asked for one, three months before I graduated and moved wards, they gave me one. It is not good to always sit and wait around for a calling. Showing the motivation to ask for one is great, and it can also show the Bishop that you're really wanting to get involved with the members and the church as a whole. Asking for a specific calling, now that is different. But asking for just A calling, that's perfectly fine.

I actually teach the Gospel Principles class at church. I wish we had more people like yourself who were excited to come to class. My class mostly consists of missionaries or recent RMs. We don't have many non/new members and my branch prez actually asked for the leaders of RS and EQ to try and attend the class so it would create a more welcoming environment for non/new members. I can understand where you're coming from in regards to wanting them to be quiet but as a teacher I appreciate those lifelong or older members being active. It gives me a chance to see the lesson from a different perspective or perhaps they can better explain something to a non/new member than I would currently be doing. I'd be lost sometimes if it weren't for them. I hope you find class more interesting by maybe asking questions of your own. Lets say for example you're talking the subject of fasting. Perhaps you could try asking a question like "I know not everyone might not have a testimony of fasting, but I gained my through X, Y, Z experience. What about those of you who are new to the church? Have you had a unique experience with fasting? I'd love to hear what you all might feel about it." I know it might seem cheesy but it helps me become a stronger teacher when those who have been members longer, jump in to help with the lesson. Hope this helps you.

Let me begin by saying I'm a convert to the LDS church. I joined about 4 yrs ago. I've always had a desire to serve a mission. The day I was baptized I went tracting with the Sister missionaries and I knew it was something I wanted to do. I avoided trying to serve because I couldn't pay nor would family approve. However, after some time has passed, I feel I can no longer ignore it. It is what I want to do. I'll be 24 soon and I'll admit I'm nervous about serving a mission. I've talked to my home ward bishop (who encourages me to try to get married first) and my stake prez (who is encouraging me to do whatever my heart desires). I have to say, my family disagrees with decision and most of my family isn't even aware I'm LDS because it embarrasses my family too much. I'm scared because I don't think I can be the best missionary. I never owned a Bible until I joined the church. I've tried studying my scriptures, preach my gospel and I'm a Gospel Principles teacher right now at my ward. I was taught my the most amazing Elder, he has been such an inspiration to me when it comes to finding strength to serve. I just worry that I'll do terrible as a missionary, have no support from my family and then come back to a very upset family. It's one thing to say "I don't care what you all think, I'm going!" because I eventually have to come back to them.