Hi, I'm Sherrie

I grew up in a small town in Washington state. I teach 4th grade. I am a mother. I am a grandmother. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a mom with 3 beautiful step-daughters and 4 fun grandchildren. I am an elementary school teacher. I have taught for 23 years. I love reading children's fiction and finding new books to share with my students. I enjoy dabbling in photography. I love working in my flower garden and just watching things grow. I like being in nature and watching wildlife. I like to draw and do fabric painting.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon, because I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that it is a second witness of Jesus Christ to go hand and hand with the Holy Bible. I have prayed about these things and have had a witness by the Holy Ghost that they are true. I know that Christ set up a church when He was upon the earth and that He has not abandoned us in this time. The gospel is for all time, not just the time of Christ.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer plays an important role in my life. I try to say my personal prayers morning and evening and we always have family prayer. I usually have a prayer in my heart most of the day, especially when I am praying for a very special need. I know that Heavenly Father answers prayers, He is always watching out for me. I pray for safety always and there are many times when I know He has protected me from harm.

How I live my faith

I have an oppurtunity to work with the young women in my area. I get to help plan service projects, camps and fun activities for them to participate in. I have a calling as a visiting teacher. I am assigned a partner and she and I visit 3 women at least on a monthly basis, to give them a gospel message and see if they have any special needs that we might be able to help them with.
I have family prayer daily and try to read the scriptures on a daily basis. My husband and I try to be of service to our children and to our neighbors and community.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Sherrie answered...

Thomas S. Monson is the Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at this time. I know him to truly be a prophet of God.
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David Child answered...

The president of the church today is the prophet of the world. His name is Thomas S. Monson. I know he is lead by God and leads God's church.

Why did your church previously practice plural marriage (polygamy)?

Shannon answered...

Because the Lord commanded it for a period of time. It wasn't easy for those who practiced it. Many, even Brigham Young (the second prophet after the death of Joseph Smith) had difficulty accepting the revelation. It took a great deal of soul searching and personal submission and communion with God for many of those individuals to reconcile themselves to the practice of plural marriage.

Even in ancient times, when the practice was culturally accepted, plural marriage was difficult. Moses, Abraham, and many others who practiced plural marriage because of God's commandment all experienced personal challenges arising from their family situation. But sometimes life is such: God requires difficult things. The difficulties never seem appealing to us, but if we are faithful, we will find that God had reasons for the challenges He gave us.

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