re joining the church ?

[bobo]

My wife had her name removed from the church in 2002 and is now afraid that she will not be welcomed back into the church. She has prayed and is 7 years older and knows that she made a BIG mistake in leaving. What can I tell her?

[Palerider]

My wife had her name removed from the church in 2002 and is now afraid that she will not be welcomed back into the church. She has prayed and is 7 years older and knows that she made a BIG mistake in leaving. What can I tell her?

tell her she needs to start attending church with you.....who cares what others think....:)

[thequeensblessing]

Tell her that you'll go with her to speak with the Bishop and get the answer straight from him. Does she not believe in forgiveness and the power of repentence? Yes, I know, usually, we are hardest on ourselves and all too often don't forgive ourselves when we should. But that's all part of the repentance process. Depending on the reasons she left, there may be some unfinished business that needs to be taken care of, or there may not be. but the only way she'll get the answer she is seeking, is to speak to someone holding the authority to answer her questions. If speaking with Bishop seems overwhelming for her at this point, perhaps start with the missionaries. That's one of the reasons they are there, remember.

If she is sincere in her repentance, and I have no reason to doubt her sincerity, then I am sure she will be welcomed with open arms, much as the prodigal son was. Perhaps you can re-read that story to her? :)

[MichaelPAGuy]

Let me just give you my current experience from this. I had my name removed in 2007 and I am currently in the process of coming back. Tell her, to not be afraid. People at church know that I made the mistake of resigning. They do not look down at me. I am treated the same as I was before I resigned. In fact, All the members of the ward have welcomed me back with open arms. The first time I met with the bishop a few months ago I was very afraid. In actuality, I had no reason to be afraid. The bishop was very kind and understanding. He is there to help guide me into returning to the lord's church. I respect him so much for that. Tell your wife, That in the beginning she wil lbe afraid, but that is only natural. However, she will be welcomed back with open arms as she returns to the lord's church. That is the great thing about this gospel, We can all make mistakes and repent and return to this gospel. We all make mistakes as humans, it is how we learn from those mistakes and fix them and try our hardest to learn and grow from them. If she is nervous at first, have her contact the missionaries, that is what I did to get started.

[prospectmom]

Talk to your bishop.... She will be welcomed back

[bobo]

I am not lds and never have been, but my wife was born into the faith and I suport her in her faith and her choice to rejoin the church

bobo

[Maya]

Your wife is making a good choise! She dont need to be afraid. Ofcourse it is more fun and safe under your arm... maybe you just follow her to help her to get back. Sometimes people can be a bit difficult, but God will understand and He loves you both!

[Madriglace]

Only one opinion matters and He will be filled wit joy to have one of His daughters return. If the members act differently ... shame on them ... but I seriously doubt they will. She is making a courageous decision ... your wife is a special lady.

[MMGOOD]

The first step always seems to be the hardest. But it will be worth it. You are in my prayers.

[PreparednessPro]

I am so happy that your wife wants to come back to church! Support her the best you can and tell her that it's worth it!