Jsmith85

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So the date of my Baptism is set for February 18th, (tentatively) and I have my baptismal interview  on the 14th of February. Confirmation will be on the 19th.

So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)

So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)

So my bishop pulled me aside at Sacrament to ask me to schedule a meting with his secretary because he has a calling for me. I'm nervous but excited as I'm one of those people who just can't sit in a pew, I have to serve.

So my bishop pulled me aside at Sacrament to ask me to schedule a meting with his secretary because he has a calling for me. I'm nervous but excited as I'm one of those people who just can't sit in a pew, I have to serve.

I'm sorry that you didn't know about this before your baptism. I expect there may be a lot more you don't know either. I really, really encourage you to contact your bishop and arrange for the new member discussions as well as home teachers and visiting teachers. It will be good for you to have the new member discussions (which are very similar to the missionary discussions) and have a way to ask someone in person about some of these things. Please remember that you will not know every thing about the church from the missionary discussions or even the new member discussions. The church encourages the members to learn on our own. 
One thing you can do is begin a study of the Preach My Gospel. Here is the link:  https://www.lds.org/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service?lang=eng  This is what the missionaries use to teach others. Members of the church use this as a study guide for studying the scriptures. This is a great place to see what was taught (or maybe not taught very well) by the missionaries. 
Another good resource is the Gospel Principles:  https://www.lds.org/manual/gospel-principles?lang=eng  This is a Sunday School class that can be called Gospel Essentials (I've heard both Gospel Principles and Gospel Essentials as the name of the Sunday School class). Notice that chapter 40 includes information about baptism for the dead. In fact, the more I think about it, I think this is a better place to start your study rather than the Preach My Gospel. 
There are a lot of resources for you to understand doctrines of the church and begin your study to gain a deeper conviction (testimony) of the truth of these things. I've studied these and through the years, the things that made no sense to me for a long time are now beginning to make some sense. I still feel like a 2 year old when it comes to spiritual things. But, I have faith that Jesus is real, this is His church and has His authority to do His work, and that the Book of Mormon is scripture. As I've focused on those things (which is the basis of my testimony), I've slowly learned more and more and feel more faith in things that I didn't think I had faith in.
Don't rush yourself. Take the baby steps, just make sure you are moving forward. It's not a race...just keep studying, praying, going to church and you'll learn and gain a testimony. Just remember that sometimes things that may seem shocking at first do have meaning and context. 

So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)

So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)

So my bishop pulled me aside at Sacrament to ask me to schedule a meting with his secretary because he has a calling for me. I'm nervous but excited as I'm one of those people who just can't sit in a pew, I have to serve.

So I'm being called to be on the relief society planning commitee and to be a visiting teacher (knew teachigg would be in there somehow)

or you could move to Arizona and not have to deal with the time change.

or you could move to Arizona and not have to deal with the time change.

or you could move to Arizona and not have to deal with the time change.

you know as a recent convert myself, I know how hard it can be to resist temptation. For me, I don't like coffee so I can resist it. where I'm tempted by tea (raised in a southern household - tea was always on the table.  We will make stumbles along the way. I wouldn't make a point to go to the bishop right now unless convicted by the holy spirit BUT I would be honest if the Bishop asks you where you are struggling.

I will - the meeting is on Tuesday morning. Although I've a feeling I'm going to be called to some sort of teaching.

I will - the meeting is on Tuesday morning. Although I've a feeling I'm going to be called to some sort of teaching.

So my bishop pulled me aside at Sacrament to ask me to schedule a meting with his secretary because he has a calling for me. I'm nervous but excited as I'm one of those people who just can't sit in a pew, I have to serve.

In the Year of 1985, I came into this world and made the place just a little bit weirder. Anyways, My name is Julie and I'm in the process of converting from Baptist to LDS.
A little bit about me: I have Asperger's syndrome - it's on the higher functioning side of the Autism Spectrum, mainly I'm effected mostly in my Social skills but I don't let that hold me back. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and praying about going on to becoming a nurse.  I'm a middle child of 3 and currently in a stable relationship (for once) with a wonderful man (raised LDS, Returned Missionary - currently Inactive).  I have a different perspective on life and a dry sense of humor (so I've been told)
MY LDS Journey: One of my best friends converted to LDS around 2007/08 and I've questioned her a bit about beliefs as well as what it means to be member in good standing. I'm pretty sure she started praying that the Heavenly Father work in my life to bring me where I am today.  Anyways at the end of 2016 Heavenly Father began speaking to me urging me to follow His leading and investigate the church - on February 5th, 2017 he used the different talks to confirm that I am to join the church.  I'm currently meeting with the missionaries who are aware of my desire to take the next step and get baptized.
 

@Jsmith85. Congratulations! So happy for you!

Update: I have now been Baptised, will be confirmed in 14 hours from the time of this posting

Update: I have now been Baptised, will be confirmed in 14 hours from the time of this posting

Oh my baptisim is in 25 1/2 hours  

Yeah! We are so happy for you! ?

Congratulations!

well that works if you are male - females however are not supposed to be retraining men - it's not very submissive of us.