My local Church

[Brenton]

I am not a meber of the LDS church, but have been interested in joining for sometime. I bought a Book of Mormon from the supply center on lds.org.au [in my case], and im still waiting for that.

I've filled out a form on mormon.org to have missionaries contact me, and they still haven't ... I'm just wondering how long they will take?

I'd just "turn up" at my local church, but, I don't know ... it just seems a bit, out there, just turning up ... i dont know.

Can anyone offer advice? If that made any sense?...

[siouxz72]

Hi Brenton! Just turning up at church isn't out there at all. And that's where you'll be most likely to find some missionaries :). I bet they would be thrilled to have an investigator show up at the building. I think you can find meeting times at lds.org, but if someone backs me up on that I'll feel better..... Good Luck!

ps...your post made total sense...i get weirded out showing up at a new ward when we move and i've been a life long member! :)

-siouxz

[Palerider]

I am not a meber of the LDS church, but have been interested in joining for sometime. I bought a Book of Mormon from the supply center on lds.org.au [in my case], and im still waiting for that.

I've filled out a form on mormon.org to have missionaries contact me, and they still haven't ... I'm just wondering how long they will take?

I'd just "turn up" at my local church, but, I don't know ... it just seems a bit, out there, just turning up ... i dont know.

Can anyone offer advice? If that made any sense?...

be patient....they will be there.......

[guitarwizard]

I went to the church. It is best to look up meeting times first though, i didn't. The waiting game is not a good one to play with missionaries. You get very impatient. If you can find the bishops number, give him a call. I am sure he would love to hear from you.

Good luck, you are in for the best years of your life.

[Honor]

Meetinghouse Locator

It might list a few different congregations (wards) depending on where you live, but it will show you the meeting times for each and the building phone number. Finding someone AT the building when you call is the trick, but keep us posted and we'll do all we can to help you get in contact with someone. Good luck!

[BenRaines]

Most phone listings have a phone number for the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Also the missionaries number. The missionaries will gladly bring you a book of mormon for free. I enjoy reading it online at lds.org

Ben Raines

[breeb]

be patient....they will be there.......

If you build it.....they will come....

Sorry, couldnt help it. For some reason reading Pale's post made me think of that.

[HoosierGuy]

Call the missionaries for sure. If you can't find the number then call the Bishop. He will be glad to give you their number.

[Brenton]

Ok, well for now I guess I will just chat with you people. :)

I've been listening to the Book of Mormon, I downloaded some of the files from LDS.org

[Listener]

Chatting on this site can be really helpful...the more questions, the better!

[mnn727]

and im still waiting for that.

I've filled out a form on mormon.org to have missionaries contact me, and they still haven't ... I'm just wondering how long they will take?

..

It took about 3 weeks in my case (which was 16 years ago). No problem in just showing up at Church but I was put at ease by the missionaries meeting me at Church the first time I went and they sat with me and showed me where classes were, etc.

May I suggest reading the Gospel Principles manual. Its the Sunday School lesson book we use for the new members and those looking into the Church, here is a link to an online version: Gospel Principles To me its the fastest and best way to learn what we believe.

Edited August 14, 2008 by mnn727

[debi56]

Just go! You will be welcomed. You will see the missionaries there. In the meantime, welcome to the Mormon Welcome Wagon!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[NateHowe]

Brenton,

Congratulations on beginning this search. The Lord will tell you what is true as you ask in faith. I recommend you go to Church, whether the missionaries contact you or not. If you have trouble locating a Church building in your area, post your approximate location (city and suburb), and I'll do some searching for you. Or send me a PM if you don't feel comfortable posting your suburb for some reason.

Just to tell you what to expect, most of the men will be wearing nice pants, collared shirts, and ties. You don't have to dress up (it's better to go in rags than not to go at all), but you may be more comfortable in that setting if you do.

The first meeting, Sacrament Meeting, is the main group meeting. The congregation will sing hymns (hymnals are provided), and the Sacrament (equivalent to communion in other churches) will be blessed and distributed to the congregation. Since we have no paid clergy, the speakers will be regular members of the Church. This meeting usually lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes.

Sunday School is the next meeting, and we study from the scriptures. You will likely attend a class called Gospel Principles or Gospel Essentials, which is designed to teach the basic principles and doctrines of the Church.

The final meeting is Priesthood Meeting. The men gather to discuss their responsibilities as men in the Church and holders of the Priesthood authority. Two weeks out of the month, lessons are taken from the teachings of the presidents of the Church, and the course of study this year is Joseph Smith. Lessons for the other weeks are taken from words of living prophets and apostles, or other instruction as determined by the local leadership.

You are welcome to attend all three meetings. The block of meetings lasts three hours. Come a few minutes early and catch the missionaries, and then you won't have to wait for your request to be processed - you can set up an appointment there and then.

All the best in your search, and let us know how you're going with it.

BTW, I served a mission in Australia, in the Sydney South Mission.

[Moksha]

I'd just "turn up" at my local church, but, I don't know ... it just seems a bit, out there, just turning up ... i dont know.

Can anyone offer advice? If that made any sense?...

I used to visit many different services of a variety of faith traditions. Never once made an appointment and they all greeted me at the door and said welcome. The friendliest Church I ever visited was the all black Budlong Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

I think Churches are happy when you turn up and they will invite you back as well. :)

[Palerider]

Let us know how it goes......

[dazed-and-confused]

while you're waiting for the missionaries....talk to members...by all means

[HyperShadow]

while you're waiting for the missionaries....talk to members...by all means

Yeah talk to us!

If those missionaries dont come, I'll fly down to Australia and teach ya!

If I only had the money....I'm sure they will respond soon!

Good Luck!