Scranton

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  1. Actually, I'm a RM. We're talking about a special female here. I'd just like to make sure it's possible the typical church doctrine of marriage first if wanted applies always.
  2. Waiting is dangerous. One time I witnessed an inexperienced member recommend to all of the investigators in a ward that was growing particularly fast to wait. She said she waited 7 or 8 years. About 10-15 souls were lost because they decided to take this member's advice over the missionaries. Also, baptismal goals in my mission had a 70% chance of happening if they were a week away, but that percentage drops to 10% at 4 weeks. If your mom can't come soon, there is a high chance you will be tempted or cunningly persuaded by the adversary because you still have yet to receive the Holy Ghost. As for now, it can only come and go. After baptism it will help keep you an active member.
  3. Hi Everyone! I grew up in the church believing that Sister missionaries (just like their Elder counterparts) were a great asset to the church, but that if they had the opportunity and wanted to be married before or while eligible for a mission that that's what they should do. So my question for everyone is 1) was my understanding correct? and 2) Is there ever a time when a young woman, having the desire and opportunity to get married/pursue a serious relationship, should go on a mission instead? Edit: such as receiving personal revelation, or a person authorized to receive revelation for her that indicates missionary service instead of marriage. Proof for your responses would be helpful, however gathering a large amount of opinions might also be helpful in some way.