Flossyship

I told my family, but only my mum and dad came. My best friend was born into the Church and actually got married in August, so she and her husband came, as did both sides of the family. I invited my work colleagues, and two turned up. I decided though that it didn't really matter who was there, as I was there and I was doing it for myself, for me to lead a better life. It would have been nice to have my family there, but as I was doing this for myself, I could accept that they didn't want to come.

What Stake do you fall under Mahone?

As someone who has only been a member of the Church for two, almost three weeks the thing I initially struggled with was the Missionaries 'moving on'. For a month I saw the Missionaries three/four times a week for lessons then again on Sunday; and to go from that to basically nothing is a big step. You go from learning something new every other day to suddenly feeling like you should know it all. Luckily, the members in my Ward are all incredibly welcoming and are there for every need a new member may have. So I have been supported and had my questions answered. I know in my heart that this is was the right decision I made and that I did this for myself, not for attention or to please the Missionaries - so I feel (and hope!) that I will be a lifelong member. However, for people who are not so sure and basically go with the flow to the stage of Baptism and do not belong to a supportive Ward, I can completely see and understand how they leave the Church. I really believe that supporting new members is SO important, as it is confusing and sometimes scary; and if there is no support it is easy to 'drop out'. As I said, my Ward is incredible, and I feel so blessed that they are all there to support me as I continue to learn.

Shropshire is actually in the West Midlands in England, UK! Would be pretty ace if it was in Seattle, but I can confirm it isn't! Thanks for the welcome everyone :)

Hello! My name is Nicki; and I have been a member of the Church now for just over two weeks (was baptised on the 25th September and Confirmed on the 26th!) Was stumbling round the internet when I found this and actually find it quite interesting being able to read up on things I don't want to ask other members! I converted from the Church of England, a faith which I never really followed; and am so blessed that I am a member of this Church. I still don’t have a very good testimony, but I hope over time this will increase and get better! Nicki x