slamjet

This past Sunday, I gave an Easter message, which is shocking they trusted me with that.  Additionally, I was also playing the "rest hymn" from my phone.  Jesu, The Very Thought Is Sweet, nice song.  You can guess what happened.  I got so wrapped up in giving the talk that I forgot I had to get my phone ready, like, airplane mode.  As it would happen, one of my daughters called and the ring went over the sound system, very loud, in the middle of a spiritual song.  Thank goodness I stick with phone rings and not "Baby Got Back" or something. It really was comedy gold.
So I was thinking that I could not be the only one to contribute to the sometimes comedy routine called Sacrament Meeting.  Go ahead, what's your story or what have you witnessed?
I will confess I used my phone to record my talk.  Wanted to see what I sounded like, which is close to a chain smoking dock worker.  But still, airplane mode, DUH!

This past Sunday, I gave an Easter message, which is shocking they trusted me with that.  Additionally, I was also playing the "rest hymn" from my phone.  Jesu, The Very Thought Is Sweet, nice song.  You can guess what happened.  I got so wrapped up in giving the talk that I forgot I had to get my phone ready, like, airplane mode.  As it would happen, one of my daughters called and the ring went over the sound system, very loud, in the middle of a spiritual song.  Thank goodness I stick with phone rings and not "Baby Got Back" or something. It really was comedy gold.
So I was thinking that I could not be the only one to contribute to the sometimes comedy routine called Sacrament Meeting.  Go ahead, what's your story or what have you witnessed?
I will confess I used my phone to record my talk.  Wanted to see what I sounded like, which is close to a chain smoking dock worker.  But still, airplane mode, DUH!

This past Sunday, I gave an Easter message, which is shocking they trusted me with that.  Additionally, I was also playing the "rest hymn" from my phone.  Jesu, The Very Thought Is Sweet, nice song.  You can guess what happened.  I got so wrapped up in giving the talk that I forgot I had to get my phone ready, like, airplane mode.  As it would happen, one of my daughters called and the ring went over the sound system, very loud, in the middle of a spiritual song.  Thank goodness I stick with phone rings and not "Baby Got Back" or something. It really was comedy gold.
So I was thinking that I could not be the only one to contribute to the sometimes comedy routine called Sacrament Meeting.  Go ahead, what's your story or what have you witnessed?
I will confess I used my phone to record my talk.  Wanted to see what I sounded like, which is close to a chain smoking dock worker.  But still, airplane mode, DUH!

Next step, yelling at the neighborhood kids to get off your lawn.

Next step, yelling at the neighborhood kids to get off your lawn.

I did not exactly turn one down, but one of the counselors in the stake presidency asked me to give beginning computer lessons.  After thinking and praying about it, I spoke with the church leader and let him know about being a facilitator in the ARP program and that the assignment would conflict schedule wise.  He told me that my ministering was more important and they got someone else to do the class.

Funny you should mention that.  Just got back from talking to my Elders quorum president.  He assigned me to give the next priesthood lesson using this General Conference talk and specifically asked me to add my experiences and what I learned.
And to make it better, I was also asked to be the Elders quorum secretary.  They are not going to let any dust settle on me.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

A little story for you:  One of the best teachers (in the church) that I have known was given a lesson in our ancient High Priest Group.  He asked the simple question: "Why did you come to priesthood today?"  As usual there were no responses - mostly I think because of how well known the teacher was in follow up questions forcing a person to double think their obvious answers.  Since there was no response, the teacher asked a member of our Stake Presidency that was in our ward and attending.  The highly respected member of the Stake Presidency responded that he came to be inspired and uplifted by the spirit.  "So then," the teacher asked, "if you are not inspired and uplifted you will quit coming?"
The teacher then turned to a good friend and neighbor of mine that at the time was excommunicated and asked him the original question.  His answer was, "because I promised G-d that I would."  
This lesson has shaped my thinking about why I do what I do - not just in quorum meeting or the Sabbath but just about everything.  I have come to the conclusion that each day I should make promises of what I will or will not do to my Heavenly Father and ask for his assistance in accomplishing my promises.  Sometimes in life we need the wisdom and guidance of those that have errored, struggled and repented as much as the wisdom of our righteous leaders.
Welcome back to the household of the Saints of G-d.
 
The Traveler

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

Interesting question that I had to think about because there isn't any one thing.  Right after my disciplinary hearing I knew I wanted back in but I didn't realize how much work it would take and how hard it would be.  So the best answer I can give is I knew I did wrong and I knew I wanted to do right.  Everything emanated from that.

Funny you should mention that.  Just got back from talking to my Elders quorum president.  He assigned me to give the next priesthood lesson using this General Conference talk and specifically asked me to add my experiences and what I learned.
And to make it better, I was also asked to be the Elders quorum secretary.  They are not going to let any dust settle on me.

Interesting question that I had to think about because there isn't any one thing.  Right after my disciplinary hearing I knew I wanted back in but I didn't realize how much work it would take and how hard it would be.  So the best answer I can give is I knew I did wrong and I knew I wanted to do right.  Everything emanated from that.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

Interesting question that I had to think about because there isn't any one thing.  Right after my disciplinary hearing I knew I wanted back in but I didn't realize how much work it would take and how hard it would be.  So the best answer I can give is I knew I did wrong and I knew I wanted to do right.  Everything emanated from that.

Interesting question that I had to think about because there isn't any one thing.  Right after my disciplinary hearing I knew I wanted back in but I didn't realize how much work it would take and how hard it would be.  So the best answer I can give is I knew I did wrong and I knew I wanted to do right.  Everything emanated from that.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.

I've been on this forum for a while and I've even gotten into trouble a few times.  As of late, I haven't been posting very much because, you know, LIFE.  But I thought I'd pass along that after 18+ years, I've had my blessings restored.