"Hold my root beer" - the Russell M. Nelson thread

[Northwestcoug]

I so would have done the short sleeve shirt without a tie in Puerto Rico. On the especially hot days, I might have even undone TWO buttons.

[Bo Diddley]

Blue shirts = OK
Red shirts = Not OK

The church is true, guys.

Ha! Was gonna say the same thing.

[Flystripper]

solid dress shirt (not sport shirts) that are not white or blue belong only at the clearfield high school spring formal and on chili's bartenders

this is most definitely true

[All-American]

Blue shirts = OK
Red shirts = Not OK

The church is true, guys.

I only regret that I have but one right hand with which to sustain him.

[Paperback Writer]

solid dress shirt (not sport shirts) that are not white or blue belong only at the clearfield high school spring formal and on chili's bartenders

this is most definitely true

So pinstripes are a no go?

[Flystripper]

So pinstripes are a no go?

i don't view pinstripe as a solid...hence the stripe

[Brian]

i'm no color expert, but isn't that more of a powder blue?
seems like a win for the UCLA fans.

[RC Vikings]

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...sage-july-2020

"Given the sacredness of the temple ceremonies, we ask our members and friends not to engage in speculation or public discussions about these changes."

That's like telling a kid you have candy in the cupboard but don't eat it. Just give it to the kid when you plan to.

[Jeff Lebowski]

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...sage-july-2020

"Given the sacredness of the temple ceremonies, we ask our members and friends not to engage in speculation or public discussions about these changes."

That's like telling a kid you have candy in the cupboard but don't eat it. Just give it to the kid when you plan to.

Wait a minute. They made a bunch of changes, but we won't see them until temples reopen? That is quite a tease.

[swampfrog]

Wait a minute. They made a bunch of changes, but we won't see them until temples reopen? That is quite a tease.

We're going back to face veils, however both men and women will wear them. The design will prevent the breath of life from escaping by covering the mouth and nose.

[BigPiney]

No speculation, just hope here. 40 minute sessions, so you can be in an out in an hour. Improved social distancing (no handshakes).

[myboynoah]

Ha, excellent marketing campaign. Creating demand during a downturn in activity.

[BigFatMeanie]

New updates are out to the church handbook. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...date-july-2020

The list of changes doesn't include anything earth shattering that I could see. I did like this tidbit:

The bishop determines whether there is a need to call counselors for the Sunday School president. The calling of a Sunday School secretary has been included as an option for large wards.

Yay! Hopefully more Bishops quit calling Sunday School counselors. It's a useless anachronistic calling.

And also this one:

The position of Sunday School class president has been removed.

Another useless anachronistic calling in most circumstances. This kind of calling can be useful for those that have physical or mental challenges but still need a calling. Just because it's no longer an official calling doesn't mean the Bishop can't make it a custom calling or assignment.

[Bo Diddley]

New updates are out to the church handbook. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...date-july-2020

The list of changes doesn't include anything earth shattering that I could see. I did like this tidbit:



Yay! Hopefully more Bishops quit calling Sunday School counselors. It's a useless anachronistic calling.

And also this one:



Another useless anachronistic calling in most circumstances. This kind of calling can be useful for those that have physical or mental challenges but still need a calling. Just because it's no longer an official calling doesn't mean the Bishop can't make it a custom calling or assignment.

I appreciate your breaking down the update highlights.

[BigFatMeanie]

Also, word on the street is that some temples in Utah will be approved to start doing living endowment ordinances this coming month. Maybe this should go in the coronavirus thread.