Hi, I'm Bonnie

My husband baptized myself and my daughter into this church. We love the opportunities this church has given us!

About Me

I joined the church in 2001 and have grown spiritually since then. I enjoy the many callings that I have held since being a member of this church. I enjoy camping and hiking and just sitting and looking at all of God's wonderful creations.

Why I am a Mormon

I was first exposed to the church through my babysitter who is LDS. I was intrigued by the fact that families can be together after they have passed away and by the extensive genealogy work they do to get names of deceased person so that work can be done for them so they can have the opportunity to be with there family for eternity.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons do family history or genealogy work?

It is not only the fun of discovering where our ancestors came from or what they did, it is knowing that we can give these ancestors, who never had the knowledge before the opportunity to accept the gospel by standing in for them in the temples of the Lord.

It’s because we believe that the crowning blessings of our temples are the sealing ceremonies that unite men, women and children in eternal family relationships. We want everyone to have a chance to enjoy them—even our ancestors who have already died—so we perform these sealings and other temple rites for them by proxy. Those who have died then have the chance to accept or reject them in the spirit world. Consequently, genealogical or family history research is the essential forerunner of temple work for the deceased.

How I live my faith

I do my best to fulfill all of the callings (volunteer assignment from the Bishop in our church) I have been given. Some of those callings have been to teach 12 year old girls Sunday school, secretary of the Young Women ages 12-18 group and I have been in charge of getting announcements and printing them in a weekly & monthly Sunday bulletins. Currently I am the the librarian in our building's media center where a member can check out material such as videos, books and other lesson materials. I have found myself doing more work in the community than I would have ever done if it was not for the fine example of others in the church who have taught me compassion.

What is the Relief Society?

Bonnie answered...

Relief Society is the Lord’s organization for women. The purpose of Relief Society, as established by the Lord, is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life.

Who Participates in Relief Society?
All women 18 years of age and older, as well as women younger than 18 who are married or are single mothers, are welcomed into the sisterhood of Relief Society.

Our Motto
“Charity Never Faileth” stems from the first Relief Society meeting. The sisters were asked by the Prophet Joseph Smith to assist the brethren “in looking to the wants of the poor—searching after objects of charity, and in administering to their wants.” The sisters took this call to heart and became a society devoted to seeking out the poor and needy. See Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith 2007, 452.
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Kaitlyn answered...

The Relief Society is the organization in the Church where women come together to strengthen, serve, and teach each other. It's Motto is "Charity Never Faileth" which women of the Church live by to bring relief to the weary and down trodden. Women meet as a Relief Society each week to learn about the Gospel and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Women are asked to serve in many capacities within the Relief Society and give of their time and talents. There are also activities where women share skills and do service for those in their community as well as victims of disasters around the world.

How can we come to know our Father in Heaven?

Andrew answered...

The same way that you come to know anyone better, talk with him. Our Heavenly father blessed us with prayer, which is the means by which we converse with him. Think of every prayer as a phone call, not writing a letter; expect God to answer your prayers and listen for his response. Prayer is a two way conversation and the best way to come to know our Father in Heaven and what he wants for us.