[Published by the North Georgia News]
Mormons in Blairsville, Georgia and around the world enjoyed, and received inspiration from their world conference. On the 5th and 6th of October 2013, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) gathered at their church in Blairsville, or around their televisions or their computers at home to watch their 183rd Semi-annual General Conference. Members from most of the countries of the world also had the opportunity to watch and listen. The messages that came from Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City included messages from the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, the Quorums of Seventy and other leaders concerned with the young men and young women of the church. Subjects that were emphasized were chastity before marriage, fidelity to one’s spouse after marriage, avoidance of abortion, rearing and teaching of children, service to others, spiritual development, education, avoidance of pornography, avoidance of illicit drugs and harmful substances, following the laws of your land, missionary work, and the donation of tithing money which is 10% of your earnings.
The worldwide effort of missionary work and service after natural disasters was noted as was the worldwide coverage by satellite of the church message. Within a few days members from 189 countries will be able to watch the broadcast in 50 languages. Good news for church members was that at present there are 80,000 unpaid missionaries who serve in 189 countries of the world. Most of these missionaries serve for two years. Men and women of the church who are in good health may serve if they are the age of high school graduates or older. Senior members of the church may be called to serve just one year. The home teaching program of the church was stressed. Members are assigned to visit every member of the church in the world once a month to teach and discuss spiritual and physical needs. This program helps to lead our flock, as Jesus did, and not just follow the herd.
The missionary effort of the Latter-day Saints church provides many opportunities for those seeking information about the church. The church will provide a Bible and Book of Mormon to anyone who desires one. Missionaries will visit you in your home to explain the doctrines of the church. Blairsville missionaries can be reached by calling 706-851-9066. The church also encourages you to learn from the convenience of your home by visiting the online sites mormon.org, and lds.org.
By Walter B. Kerr, the news coordinator for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Blairsville, GA
Mormons in Blairsville, Georgia and around the world enjoyed, and received inspiration from their world conference. On the 5th and 6th of October 2013, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) gathered at their church in Blairsville, or around their televisions or their computers at home to watch their 183rd Semi-annual General Conference. Members from most of the countries of the world also had the opportunity to watch and listen. The messages that came from Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City included messages from the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, the Quorums of Seventy and other leaders concerned with the young men and young women of the church. Subjects that were emphasized were chastity before marriage, fidelity to one’s spouse after marriage, avoidance of abortion, rearing and teaching of children, service to others, spiritual development, education, avoidance of pornography, avoidance of illicit drugs and harmful substances, following the laws of your land, missionary work, and the donation of tithing money which is 10% of your earnings.
The worldwide effort of missionary work and service after natural disasters was noted as was the worldwide coverage by satellite of the church message. Within a few days members from 189 countries will be able to watch the broadcast in 50 languages. Good news for church members was that at present there are 80,000 unpaid missionaries who serve in 189 countries of the world. Most of these missionaries serve for two years. Men and women of the church who are in good health may serve if they are the age of high school graduates or older. Senior members of the church may be called to serve just one year. The home teaching program of the church was stressed. Members are assigned to visit every member of the church in the world once a month to teach and discuss spiritual and physical needs. This program helps to lead our flock, as Jesus did, and not just follow the herd.
The missionary effort of the Latter-day Saints church provides many opportunities for those seeking information about the church. The church will provide a Bible and Book of Mormon to anyone who desires one. Missionaries will visit you in your home to explain the doctrines of the church. Blairsville missionaries can be reached by calling 706-851-9066. The church also encourages you to learn from the convenience of your home by visiting the online sites mormon.org, and lds.org.
By Walter B. Kerr, the news coordinator for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Blairsville, GA
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