My son returned home from the MTC following a confession that needed time to go through the repentance process. He has been home a few months and worked with our stake president weekly to be able to submit papers to start his foreign mission. That has been in for a couple weeks now. We are just waiting with absolutely no guidance at all and morale is starting to dip a little bc we were told it was only going to be a couple of weeks delay, at most. He also had to be reassigned bc of a visa issue, so his mission portal shows him going to a stateside mission - the one he would have gone to while waiting for his visa if his mission had not been delayed. His visa has since been approved. Anyone have any experience here that can shed some light on the process? Anyone know if he’ll report to the stateside mission or if he will be able to go to the country of his original mission call? Any info at all will be appreciated.

With the no backpacks rule I'm not sure how much bag space I need to carry around everything. I don't even know what I'll be carrying day to day. How much space to I need in a bag?

Is something like this way too big?
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Or is this more conservative and reasonable.
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I (18F) was invited to attend an LDS church by an acquaintance. I have never been, so I don’t necessarily know what to wear. I do try to dress modest within my own life (as I am christian, just not LDS). I have heard that they take modesty serious, which I completely understand but I don’t want to be like a fish out of water :,) it makes me wonder how different our standards of modesty are and I want to have a better understanding of what to wear, especially if I end up liking my time at the LDS church. I love how seriously the LDS church takes community, I don’t have many christian people around my age to lean onto and I think that encourages me to want to give it a shot :) any advice about it would be appreciated

I’m really struggling to love my calling as the YW President. We have about ten YW total and there’s not a lot of unity within the group. I dread activities and YW Sundays and I just feel a general cloud of indebtedness to my calling at all times, even when there’s nothing going on. I have young kids and I homeschool and I’m at the point where it feels impossible to have this calling while homeschooling, even though I felt like homeschooling was God directed. I’m feeling so discouraged and would love any kind of advice. Thanks!

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Did salvation for the dead exist in the Old Testament?

References like 1 Kings 7:25 and 2 Chronicles 4:4, which detail the construction of the "molten sea" (a large basin) in Solomon's Temple, lead me to believe that salvation for the dead was part of Solomon's Temple.

But Christ visiting the dead who need saving prior to His resurrection (1 Peter 3:18-20), and the veil of the temple being torn (Matthew 27:51) lead me to believe that salvation for the dead didn't occur until after the resurrection of Christ.

I was told that the veil Jesus rent was the Gate of Death and Hell, thus allowing the vicarious work for the dead to happen. Is this true?

I lived in Utah for a few years and really appreciated the security church employment provided many of my patients.

Anyone have any tips on getting a church job and what to be looking for? My husband is fluent German, has over 10yrs teaching experience teaching writing, literature, and German language courses, loves teaching Sunday School and EQ, has 2 BAs, 2 MAs, and receiving his PhD this spring.

Will also take suggestions for jobs outside of the church because he’s not finding much for teaching at the university level which was his goal. He appreciates any help in expanding his search to apply his skills in areas he may not have thought of.

This is a question I've been struggling with for years. I listen to a lot of heavy, loud, and sometimes abrasive music. (Not quite metal, but borderline in some cases) I listen to it because it speaks to my soul. I feel like these attributes create a certain emotional depth and authenticity that can't be found with a lot of milder music. (I should mention that I avoid vulgar and explicit music for the most part.)

I'm afraid though that God disapproves of any music that isn't reverent enough. The vibe I get from prophets, apostles, and other various sources is that this kind of music is bad and will make the spirit leave, and that we should ONLY listen to "uplifting" music. This hurts a lot. Music is EXTREMELY important to me, as I love listening to, creating, and playing music. It's part of my identity. Obviously I'm a son of God foremost, but I feel like my music actually gives me individuality.

I'm going on a service mission in a week, and I figure I'll have to give this stuff up for two years. It hurts, but its okay if I only have to do it for 2 years. But a lifetime of only uplifting music? That would drive me insane. I just don't like most uplifting music, because it feels unemotional, inauthentic, and over the top positive. Stuff like the youth music, church hymns, christian radio, ect. is just not for me.

I would argue though, like above, that heaviness in music can be a positive attribute. Heck, it could even be used in a song with an uplifting message and still be abrasive! Like this song by a christian band, which is about how sharing our wounds with others makes them heal. The climactic screaming at the end gives me emotions that could NEVER be expressed through soft and reverent music. I don't see how this kind of music could be destructive, when it's literally just another kind of art. It's not for everyone, but art nonetheless.

Don't get me wrong though, I want to do the will of God. I want to be righteous and have the spirit. I just don't want God to take this away from me. I'm afraid God wants to turn me into something that I can't stand the idea of being. I'm scared that he'll erase my personality.

Now before you tell me to pray about it, I have, and I don't get any answer (like most questions I ask God.) This could be due to me being afraid of his answer, which definitely isn't helpful, but I don't know how to rid myself of this fear. Being told to give up my music would be utterly devastating for me. I can't imagine living in heaven without being able to be authentic.

Thanks for letting me be vulnerable. Curious what you guys have to say.

(For anyone curious about what I listen to exactly, here ya go :)

I am a Korean and I've been joining the sacrament meeting at the English Branch, it means I am joining the sacrament meeting on the language which isn't my native one.

But some members recommend me to join the Korean ward instead of it. I know I am Korean native and I am used to Korean language, but I'd love to join the English one instead of Korean.

Is it okay to continue joining the sacrament meeting in English?

Hi all! I have been interested in joining the church for about a year or two now but am hesitant for a few reasons. I come from a catholic-christian family and when I mention joining the looks I get aren't pleasant. I also have a few tattoos and I plan to remove them but I know that is looked down upon so I am fearful of not being accepted. I plan to attend a service tomorrow and would just like some advice on what to expect! Any answers are appreciated TIA!

Recently my interest in the LDS church has been piqued after going through a particularly hard time. I've been trying my best to really grow closer to God and I think I may have found it through this community. The thing is, my parents are very devout southern Baptist, and any denomination outside of evangelical Protestant is considered completely heretical and non-Christian by my parents, to the extent I fear I may be disowned for joining the church. If such a thing were to happen, would there be people in the community that could help me get back on my own two feet if such a thing were to happen?

This Christmas season I am leading our elders Quorum in O Come All Ye Faithful. I much prefer to have our accompanist play hand over hand when the men sing their songs.

Does anyone know of a way to get the hymns hand over hand, or have the capacity to transpose it?

For reference, I'm not sure if hand over hand is the correct terminology, but I would like this hymn, and possible others, written in the treble clef, so that the hands don't interfere.

Thank you in advance!

What shoes did you buy for your mission? I am so lost, I am the only girl in my family.

I get my call in (hopefully) a week, so if location is important, then I don’t quite know yet.

Hey, everybody! I submitted my mission papers 2 weeks ago, so I'm currently waiting for my call to come, and I have a few questions.

I saw a post from a couple of years ago of an individual who knew they were going to get their call that day because their missionary email was active. If I want to check this, would I try to go through the missionary portal on the Church website, or would I just try to log in on my Gmail app using firstname.lastname@missionary.org?

Also, when my call comes, will it come to my missionary email account, or my personal email account?

I know call emails come on Tuesdays, so I'll have to wait a week; I just want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.

Switching gears, I have a few medical notes in my papers that I explained to my Stake President are completely moderated by the use of medication. Will this impact whether I get called to a service or proselyting mission? Both options have been talked about for me throughout my application process, and I just don't know what to expect. Would one type of mission take longer to receive a call?

Overall, I trust The Lord's timing and the divine revelation given to the apostles who are assigning calls. I just want to know as much about the process as possible while I continue to wait for a call and spiritually prepare to serve the Lord and His children in whatever capacity I am called to do so.

If you have any insight or advice for any of these questions, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much and God bless!

I was wondering if my Bishop's Daughter who is going on her first mission in a few weeks. If I could give her a handmade Bookmark to take with her. She is the first one leaving from our ward since I joined !

Thank y'all for your help! I wish I could share a picture of it when it's done!

I love weightlifting and going to the gym, as a member i have doubts on posting my progress on social media topless any advice?I'm a he btw

I was invited to the ward to missionaries have some family night activities.

After the family night activities, I played some pickleball games with the missionaries and it was super fun.

I feel glad that I am able to help them even in a small parts.

Please dont judge me harshly as I have a tendency to have a more logic based views towards everything. This is a tough issue for me to handle

I don't know how to really put this other than the fact I seek no friendship or familial relationship with my younger twin sisters. I have autism and growing up, it makes it harder to have healthy relationships and growing up, I felt like if everyone did what they should be doing followed rules and not listen to the false idols of the world, then we'll be fine. But my sister's are just flat out idiots to me and are really gullible and fall for anything. They don't listen to my parents, they don't help out with rent or helping clean very much at all. All they do is hang out with their stupid bad influence of friends and are just not a joy to be around for me.

I never really got along with them very much growing up and they always got there way or they hardly ever got grounded. I'm 26 now and married but I don't really want them part of my life. My wife thinks somethings wrong with me that I don't even want to consider them my sisters. So now I'm in pause for reflection to figure out what I'm gonna do with how I view my sisters. My younger brother gets along with them fine and I don't as we have argued and had fights growing up.

I genuinely think I'm a good person but with some people in my life but, I just have 0 desire to hang out with my sisters or even do anything with them... The only time I see them if its like a big family gathering every other month or week. So if you think I'm too judgy then fine. I just hate that my sister's practically threw everything that they were taught from parents and especially from church in the trash and don't help out my parents very much. I know I should love them as Christ would, but I don't really feel that..... I don't really expect an answer. I just needed to vent and get it out. 😕😔

Is this an appropriate Christmas gift for my friend who is Mormon?

The elders in my area has been absolutely amazing at answering all my questions and teaching me about Christ and I want to get them a little something for Christmas as a thank you. Is there any rules for the missionaries against gifts and thing ? I don’t want to break any rules and upset them :)

Hello all,

I hope this message finds you all well.

I've been in contact with missionaries who have piqued my interest in joining the LDS Church. I have attended several Sunday services and weekly study groups with them and like what I see thus far.

However, I am African American and am a bit hesitant on what I might not be seeing or what is being hidden from me...

Can someone please give me a meticulous, accurate account of what I can expect from the church and it's expectations of me?

Thank you.

If someone were to attend a Temple dedication and not participate in the Hosanna shout. Would you be offended or think less of them?

A painting I was inspired to make yesterday. Feel free to use.

Have a Blessed Sabbath Day!💓 1 Nephi 11:21-23 And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! Knowest thou the meaning of the tree which thy father saw? And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable above all things. And he spake unto me, saying: Yea, and the most joyous to the soul.

I am not good at starting conversation and give some small talks to others, especially someone I met for the first time.

After attending the sacrament meeting after long inactivities, I found that members have their own groups. I felt like I belong to none of that.

I wonder if there are any good ways to be a good friend to them. I'll try to do that little by little and step by step.

Thanks in advance.

Just received my new calling. Is the first time in a leadership style role. I’m feeling truly blessed but also kinda nervous. EQ called me to be service chairman

I couldn't find my suit and tie so I had to dressed up with my tidiest clothes. I am at the church anyway