Hi, I'm Joyce

I'm a Mormon. I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all my life and I love it!

About Me

I am the mother of four children - two boys and two girls - and the grandmother of nine and soon-to-be ten fantastic grandchildren. My husband and I are "empty-nesters" and I work full time as a Department Secretary in a local university. I love spending time with my family, boating, running 5-Ks, working on my computer, and playing the piano.

Why I am a Mormon

The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings such joy in my life, especially as I try to live the teachings of the Savior and serve others in my ward, neighborhood and workplace. I love the association of others who are also trying to keep the commandments and raise their families with such good values.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I've been trained as a school teacher and taught in public schools for several years. I was able to stay home with my children when they were young and help them so much with their studies. I've used my music training to serve in my ward, both directing music and accompanying the congregation during meetings and the ward choir during their practices and performances.

How I live my faith

One of my ward callings is acting as secretary in the Relief Society. It gives me a chance to really get to know and love the sisters in our ward. Another calling I have is to produce and send a weekly email to the ward members with announcements and information they can use in their families. I always include an appropriate joke on the last page - many people have commented that they look for that first!

Can a husband and wife be together forever? Do Mormons believe that families will live together in heaven?

Joyce answered...

Because my husband and I were married and sealed in the Oakland Temple, we can be assured that our family will be together forever. This is especially comforting to us since we recently lost one of our children. How heartbreaking it would be to wonder if we would ever see him again. We know we will and are so grateful to the Savior for his Atoning Sacrifice that makes it possible for us to be with our son eternally.
Amanda answered...

YES!!! This is one of my favorite parts of the gospel. I believe that my family will live together in heaven. I will know my family as my family members. My husband is my husband for now and for all eternity. My children are my children here on earth and for all eternity. I know that if something happened to one of us that I will see them again. I love this about the church. Before joining, I always had a question about this concept and when taking the discussions from the missionaries this came up. Makes me love the church more and more.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Bonnie. answered...

They are peaceful, pure places, where only those who have committed to live the most discipled lives can go to ponder and pray. They are places where we learn about God's plan for all of humanity, and where we promise to do all in our power to help all of His children, and receive promises that we can be with Him as well. We wear white clothing that is simple, and remove our watches and bling, to demonstrate a willingness to let go of our day-to-day concerns to focus on the real things: people, and their worth to God.