I learned in church today

[Pelado]

is it normal for high priests to never stfu in quorum meetings

Seems that way so far.

[Green Monstah]

There’s an opening in our bishopric. 2nd counselor is moving out, and a member of the stake presidency was in the house for open mic Sunday. The usual suspects poured it on thick in testimony meeting. I was really irritated, as I’ve not really had a lot of church related warm and fuzzies lately.

At five after the hour, a sister jumps up to share her testimony. I was happy to see her. One of her two year old twins recently died after an attempted liver transplant. The ward has rallied around their family, but this lady has not been at church much at all the last six months. She spoke about how Easter this year meant so much more to her and that she can’t wait to squeeze her baby again someday. She saved F&T meeting.

[RC Vikings]

There’s an opening in our bishopric. 2nd counselor is moving out, and a member of the stake presidency was in the house for open mic Sunday. The usual suspects poured it on thick in testimony meeting.

Positioning yourself for church leadership seems a little strange but good for them, if they want it I hope they get it.

[clackamascoug]

is it normal for high priests to never stfu in quorum meetings

The first few weeks will be a lot of HP urination while they mark their territories. I've been saying that this new combo is going to hurt the younger Elders because the already smallish voice on the ward level will be heartily diminished. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

[Moliere]

Positioning yourself for church leadership seems a little strange but good for them, if they want it I hope they get it.

Amen. We have the same thing happen all the time when a SP member visits. I love it. I couldn’t care less who is in leadership. Some people judge themselves by how high their calling is, so good for them. I’ve been in a bishopric and would love to never serve in one again.

[LVAllen]

The first few weeks will be a lot of HP urination while they mark their territories. I've been saying that this new combo is going to hurt the younger Elders because the already smallish voice on the ward level will be heartily diminished. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

As opposed to the more literal urination that typically occurs every week? As to whether the younger elders will be hurt by that, I'd say it Depends.

[Bo Diddley]

As opposed to the more literal urination that typically occurs every week? As to whether the younger elders will be hurt by that, I'd say it Depends.

[Jeff Lebowski]

There’s an opening in our bishopric. 2nd counselor is moving out, and a member of the stake presidency was in the house for open mic Sunday. The usual suspects poured it on thick in testimony meeting. I was really irritated, as I’ve not really had a lot of church related warm and fuzzies lately.

That's funny. Don't these guys notice that that method generally backfires?

I have probably told this before, but we were due for a new bishop and my old neighbor told me that he called the stake president and said, "I have had a revelation that I am supposed to be the next bishop." He said he couldn't believe how rude the SP was about it. He seemed genuinely baffled that the SP didn't plug him right in.

[BigPiney]

That's funny. Don't these guys notice that that method generally backfires?

I have probably told this before, but we were due for a new bishop and my old neighbor told me that he called the stake president and said, "I have had a revelation that I am supposed to be the next bishop." He said he couldn't believe how rude the SP was about it. He seemed genuinely baffled that the SP didn't plug him right in.

That is a great way not to have to be the bishop. I like it.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

That is a great way not to have to be the bishop. I like it.

I was going to say that I was going to implement this strategy every time we’re due for a bishop change, but considering one of the revered sisters of the ward went out her way today to tell me that my Sacrament meeting opening prayer was “very sincere,” I think I’m in a pretty good place regarding expectations.


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[old_gregg]

Seems that way so far.

it's terrible. i just want to do like normal and stare at scores on my phone while enduring long, awkward silences and silently judging people.

[falafel]

it's terrible. i just want to do like normal and stare at scores on my phone while enduring long, awkward silences and silently judging people.

Seems like you could still 2 of those 3.

[clackamascoug]

That's funny. Don't these guys notice that that method generally backfires?

I have probably told this before, but we were due for a new bishop and my old neighbor told me that he called the stake president and said, "I have had a revelation that I am supposed to be the next bishop." He said he couldn't believe how rude the SP was about it. He seemed genuinely baffled that the SP didn't plug him right in.

I've never campaigned to be a Bishop... and oddly I've never been called. So I guess that ruins your theory.

Give me a theory that's 100% probable....

[Jeff Lebowski]

I've never campaigned to be a Bishop... and oddly I've never been called. So I guess that ruins your theory.

Give me a theory that's 100% probable....

No the theory still holds!

Clack, as a man of science and the only dude here that has solved the grand mystery of the universe, I am a little surprised by your logic whiff.

Let’s try this: when it rains, your sidewalk is wet. If your sidewalk is wet, does that mean it is raining?

[PaloAltoCougar]

As long as we're sharing helpful tips on how not to become a bishop, I'll remind people of a comment by a GA that the Brethren receive 2-3 letters a week from (lower case) brethren who announce that they're now retired, are financially well off, and would be willing to serve as a mission president. None of them are ever called as such. Make sure you put that on your to-do list as you approach retirement.