Faded Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Why is it that our new buildings have wonderful RS rooms and no room for the Priesthood? And why does the wife always speak before the man in Sacrament Meeting?Any why do the wives always only say the opening prayer and the husbands always say the closing prayer?(Was sitting in church on Sunday thinking these random thoughts. Yeah....bet you are wondering if the speakers were boring. )I had often wonder the same things. Ultimately, there is only a handful of things that are actually required: Sacrament meeting -- The only part that is required and scripted is the blessing and passing of the Sacrament. The entire rest of the meeting is only structured based on tradition. Every other part of Sacrament Meeting could be done away with or altered if there was a need for it. It's just more convenient and less confusing for members visiting from other wards to just do the same thing in every ward, every Sunday. I guess everything else is just tradtion for the sake of simplicity. Having a husband and wife speak on the same Sunday seems to make sense, but there's no rule that says you have to do it that way. Any bishop who wants to can have husband speak first, the wife next, the youth speak (if there is one) speak last, and then bless and pass the Sacrament at the very end of the meeting. No rules against doing it that way if you want. Quote
rockwoodchev Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 I agree Truegrits.I have a CD made by the missionaries in the mission where my son was. They recorded it in the bathroom at the Stake Center. They said the accounstics were best there. Its beautiful.applepansyI've always wondered about the accoustics in our bathrooms. It always seems like there is a slight echo in there. I think it is great that they chose to record music there. What a great story. Thanks for contributing. Quote
Palerider Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I agree Truegrits.I have a CD made by the missionaries in the mission where my son was. They recorded it in the bathroom at the Stake Center. They said the accounstics were best there. Its beautiful.applepansy thanks for sharing that....I am still looking for that laugh button....:) Quote
applepansy Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 thanks for sharing that....I am still looking for that laugh button....:)I laughed when I got it in the mail with the letter explaining how it was recorded. LOLKids will be innovative.applepansy Quote
ruthiechan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I've always wondered about the accoustics in our bathrooms. It always seems like there is a slight echo in there. I think it is great that they chose to record music there. What a great story. Thanks for contributing.Seriously. I used to play around in the bathroom, singing and dancing, and making rhythms. It was fun. Quote
Palerider Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 How many times do you hear this in a testimony meeting...."I would like to stand and bear my testimony"........your kidding...your gonna stand....LOL!!! Quote
ruthiechan Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 How many times do you hear this in a testimony meeting...."I would like to stand and bear my testimony"........your kidding...your gonna stand....LOL!!!HAHAHA! I needs a lol button.Though for some people I bet standing and getting up there is a big deal. *Shrug* Quote
Palerider Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 HAHAHA! I needs a lol button.Though for some people I bet standing and getting up there is a big deal. *Shrug* I have seen 2 people pass out......:) Quote
Iggy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 The organist in my ward is a guy, as were the organists in my previous two wards. The Ward Music Chairman in my parents' ward (two wards ago for me) was a guy for like 20 years. Did he then become a Gal, or something else after 20 years of being a guy?? Quote
applepansy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 How many times do you hear this in a testimony meeting...."I would like to stand and bear my testimony"........your kidding...your gonna stand....LOL!!! Quote
Palerider Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Bishop's biggest worry during testimony meeting......wondering what someone will say while they share their testimony.....:eek: Quote
Misshalfway Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Posted January 23, 2009 Ok....so here is one of my most embarrassing church moments. I was teaching at the MTC in Provo at the time and walked in to sub a brand new green group of ELders. I walked in the room and just as I did, my slip fell to my ankles and I had to leave the room to compose myself. I can just imagine what those Elders wrote in their journals..... "First day on the Mission and my teacher drops her drawers!!! Wow. Who knew it would be this exciting?" :) Quote
Wingnut Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Ok....so here is one of my most embarrassing church moments. I was teaching at the MTC in Provo at the time and walked in to sub a brand new green group of ELders. I walked in the room and just as I did, my slip fell to my ankles and I had to leave the room to compose myself. I can just imagine what those Elders wrote in their journals....."First day on the Mission and my teacher drops her drawers!!! Wow. Who knew it would be this exciting?" :)Oh, that made me literally laugh out loud. Even Mini Wing laughed. Quote
applepansy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Ok....so here is one of my most embarrassing church moments. I was teaching at the MTC in Provo at the time and walked in to sub a brand new green group of ELders. I walked in the room and just as I did, my slip fell to my ankles and I had to leave the room to compose myself. I can just imagine what those Elders wrote in their journals....."First day on the Mission and my teacher drops her drawers!!! Wow. Who knew it would be this exciting?" :)Thank is hilarious. And of all places. . . that happened to me at church in the RS room, while we were waiting for Gospel Doctrine class to start. But the MTC. . . roflmappleso Quote
Maxel Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Bishop's biggest worry during testimony meeting......wondering what someone will say while they share their testimony.....:eek: Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down. Quote
Jenamarie Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down.:eek: Quote
applepansy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down.Wow!! Quote
Dr T Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 I'd agree with that response "wow!!" Quote
Palerider Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down.I wonder if he and the Bishop had a nice chat in his office after that.....:D Quote
Palerider Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 The reason I stated what I did in the above post is this,....I would make some notes during testimony meeting and decide if I needed to speak with that person later on or right away.....:) Quote
Dove Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down. Where's the LOL button when I need it?! How old was this man anyway? I'm sorry to say this, but I wonder how sound his mind was when he got up there to confess???? Quote
talisyn Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Best Testimony Meeting Horror Story I've ever heard:A member of our ward was serving his mission in New Zealand when this happened.During Fast and Testimony meeting, a middle-aged gentleman got up to the pulpit, cleared his throat, and started with:"I have a confession to make."The congregation murmured for a second, then grew deathly quiet in worried anticipation.The man continued, "I... committed adultery."The congregation gasps."With HER!"At this time the gentleman points to the bishop's wife, seated in the front row. The congregation, not quite knowing how to react, was a mixture of shocked disbelief and awed silence.The man finished his confession: "In my mind!"It took the congregation 5 minutes to settle down.Omgoish it would have taken me at least 5 minutes to stop laughing.How come my ward has only testimonies about food storage? I miss the laugh button. I know that money is tight in the current economy but did you have to let it go? Quote
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