I learned in church today

[smokymountainrain]

this guy has a few doozies, like his first fast and testimony where he declared that the spirit had revealed to him that he would serve in the bishopric before he was even called.

Oh brother.

[The Fourth Nephite]

In EQ we were taught the same exact lesson today that we were taught two weeks ago, because we had gotten out of sync with the RS and HPG, and this was the way decided to get back in sync with them (because this is the lesson the RS & HPG were having today).

[Dwight Schr-ute]

this guy has a few doozies, like his first fast and testimony where he declared that the spirit had revealed to him that he would serve in the bishopric before he was even called.

Ha. I knew a guy like that in one of my areas on my mission trip. He spent about 2 months getting spiritually prepared for his new calling. The new Bishopric was called and he remained the Gospel Doctrine teacher. As far as I know, he's never attended church since.


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[Dwight Schr-ute]

In EQ we were taught the same exact lesson today that we were taught two weeks ago, because we had gotten out of sync with the RS and HPG, and this was the way decided to get back in sync with them (because this is the lesson the RS & HPG were having today).

Wow. Nothing could have kept me in my seat for those next 40 minutes.


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[Uncle Ted]

this guy has a few doozies, like his first fast and testimony where he declared that the spirit had revealed to him that he would serve in the bishopric before he was even called.

There was a guy in a former ward (when I lived in Utah) that declared that the spirit had revealed to him that would serve as bishop. When he wasn't called as bishop he went to see the stake president to set him straight. To make a long story short this guy ended up disfellowshipped.

[Omaha 680]

There was a guy in a former ward (when I lived in Utah) that declared that the spirit had revealed to him that would serve as bishop. When he wasn't called as bishop he went to see the stake president to set him straight. To make a long story short this guy ended up disfellowshipped.

It amazes me whenever I hear of someone who wants to be bishop. They must have never been close to someone while they were bishop and seen how hellish it can be.

[Omaha 680]

I learned in church yesterday that wood drill bits won't drill through screws (I actually already knew that). The lock broke on one of the family restrooms in the building, trapping a sister inside. After trying to dissassemble the knob/lock, I brought my portable drill from home but didn't get very far. We summoned the on-call Facilities Maintenence guy who was able to drill through the screws no problem and we set the sister free. She was only in there for about four hours. I guess we can be grateful it wasn't a kid who was stuck.

On a related note, I quite enjoy my new calling as assistant building guy.

[jay santos]

It amazes me whenever I hear of someone who wants to be bishop. They must have never been close to someone while they were bishop and seen how hellish it can be.

If it's so hellish, why don't people say no?

[Surfah]

I learned my HT companion I was just assigned and never met is moving this week. He and his wife gave farewell addresses in Church yesterday. Nice to meet ya and see ya I guess.

[Harry Tic]

direct quote from the 1st counselor in the bishopric:

I would like to take this literally: if this guy would treat GAs like rock stars, he should be in the first row of conference, shouting "WOOOHOOO!" at the top of his lungs, holding his iPhone above his head to capture everything for posterity and only pausing so he could fling his underwear up at the podium.

All this, of course, would elicit a withering stare from Elder Scott and would give DHO lots of material for his next address.

[Jeff Lebowski]

There was a guy in a former ward (when I lived in Utah) that declared that the spirit had revealed to him that would serve as bishop. When he wasn't called as bishop he went to see the stake president to set him straight. To make a long story short this guy ended up disfellowshipped.

My old neighbor did the same thing. But he is still active.

[BigFatMeanie]

If it's so hellish, why don't people say no?

A sense of obligation to serve
A sense of duty to serve
An inability to say no
A sincere desire to serve wherever the Lord calls you

Some combination of all the above, the proportions varying per individual?

[Uncle Ted]

If it's so hellish, why don't people say no?

Why would anyone want to be president?

[BigFatMeanie]

I would like to take this literally: if this guy would treat GAs like rock stars, he should be in the first row of conference, shouting "WOOOHOOO!" at the top of his lungs, holding his iPhone above his head to capture everything for posterity and only pausing so he could fling his underwear up at the podium.

All this, of course, would elicit a withering stare from Elder Scott and would give DHO lots of material for his next address.

It would elicit a quick takedown by church security.

[YOhio]

I learned how to set up and take down risers for a primary program. It was pretty intuitive, but there are a few tricks to speed the process along.