Heidi, you are doing something and wonderful. This is precisely how our family was
"indoctrinated" into Mormon Life 101. It was difficult for our kids - you remember
the age in which Having Friends was more important than breathing? For Cherie & me,
the testimony came first and strong; the f
t does help to have friends in
the branch/ward, to help them with the practical application of gospel
principles in their lives.
Just my thoughts...
Heidi the fair
> [Original Message]
> From: John W. Redelfs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 10/27/2003
Gerald Smith wrote:
A few years ago, they heard the discussions but chose not to join, because
they didn't want to lose their old traditions/friends/habits. A year or so
later, they took the discussions again. This time, the branch president
assigned the members to take a turn having this invest
Okay, I'm back, mostly in lurking mode. But nice to be back.
Noel is correct that the spiritual conversion is key. However, most converts I've
worked with (Stake Msn Pres/Ward Msn Leader for 10 years) have a testimony of the
gospel, but as with the Peter prior to the day of Pentacost, they aren
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Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: [ZION] Tell Heidi
> Having watched many converts come into church, having stood at some of
> their baptisms and welcomed them into the ward, I have to
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>Noel B wrote:
>>Having watched many converts come into church, having stood
>at some of
>>their baptisms and welcomed them into the ward, I have to
Noel B wrote:
Having watched many converts come into church, having stood at some of
their baptisms and welcomed them into the ward, I have to say that this
is true for the social aspects of the ward. However, attendence at Club
Mormon is not what we will be judged on, in my opinion.
Everyone needs
With that knowledge comes the glue that holds
them to the kingdom.
Noel
>-Original Message-
>From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 1:50 AM
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>Subject: [ZION] Tell Heidi
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>Gary Smith has asked me to tell
Gary Smith has asked me to tell you, Heidi, that the best way to retain a
new convert is to surround that person with friends in the ward. I would
add that it isn't always easy, but it has to be done. And if we don't do
it, we will have to answer for our negligence when we stand before the
Ju
