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Hi, I'm Quinten

I'm from Upstate New York. I'm an organist. I speak Hmong. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I love music! Especially sacred music. I love to play the organ, and I want to do it for the rest of my life. I have studied organ performance at an American university, and want to study sacred music thereafter. I love the hymns of the church, and I love music!

Right now, I am taking a few years off from college to serve as a missionary for the Church in California, teaching the Hmong people. It is a fun challenge, with many experiences and blessings flowing from it. It is a difficult language, but I am glad to be doing this!

Also, I like to read. I like to play. I like to do yard work, and a little gardening on the side. I like to meet with friends. I have random interests in travel and planning.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormom because I know that the things they beleive are true. I have discovered for myself, through asking God, that these things are true.

I was "born" into the church, like many other people. I went to church with my parents every Sunday. I think that I have always known deep down inside that these things are true. But, I have come to know that this is what I beleive, what I know.

I think it all started in my second year of college. I was laying in my bed one night, alone in my room. I had the desire to pray. I prayed, out loud, looking up towards the heavens, talking to God. Since that time, I have come to beleive that these things are true, through living my faith and asking God!

Since that time, I have learned the path that the Lord wants us to take. As I follow this path, I can live with my Heavenly Father again.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

The biggest talent I can see in my life, the gift of music, especially playing on the organ, can bless others in many ways. As an organist, I do my best to make an enviroment where the Holy Ghost can dwell, and testify of the truths of the gospel. Music has the power to change lives. It can have a profound effect on the soul.

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I decided to serve a mission for the Church because I know of the joy that living the Gospel. I have seen it in my life, in the life of my family, and in the life of many friends. I have also seen the pain that comes from not following the Gospel. I want all to know that there is a way to receiv forgiveness for the mistakes we have made, that death is not the end of life, and that "men are that they might have joy".

How I live my faith

I live my faith by keeping the commandments!

I read the Bible, especially the New Testament, along with the Book of Mormon and other scripture. I pray every day to my Father in Heaven. I attend church every Sunday. I try to keep the commandments every day!

I serve His children here on the earth. Right now, I am serving as a missionary for the Church in California, speaking Hmong. As I go door-to-door, day-by-day, I am teaching the people about Jesus Christ and his restored Gospel. I do this because I want others to experience the same joy that I have felt and still feel.

I also play the organ at church, even while serving as a missionary. I know that playing the hymns of the church, which testify of Christ and His gospel, helps others to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. I arange hymns on my very limited free-time, reminding myself and others that the gospel is beautifully simple.

I help out wherever, whenever, and whatever I can.

What is the Book of Mormon?

Quinten answered...

The Book of Mormon is a record similar to the Bible, telling of the people who lived on the American continent. It teaches the Gosple of Jesus Christ, and contains many faith-promoting stories.

The best part of the Book of Mormon is when Jesus Christ himself comes down to the Americas after His resurrection and visits the people there. He established the same things He did in the old world.
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Scott answered...

It is my conviction that if one simply examines the patterns and information given about holy writ in general that they ought to be inclined to ask and pray about whether or not the Book of Mormon is inspired. I say this because the Book of Mormon is not just a book of prayers or ethical teachings. The Book of Mormon is a historical record that has a deep and powerful impact on millions of people every single day. Religion aside, a book as influential and striking as the Book of Mormon is worth the investigation of anyone genuinely seeking truth. There are very few books that have entire study manuals, curriculum, books, thesis papers, scientific research, grammatical and literary research, live performances, and general discussion entirely about its content. The Bible might be the only other thing with as much extensive literature and documentation pertaining to its writings and doctrines. The Book of Mormon is at the very least intriguing when supplemented with archeological finds, external historical information, unique writing patters such as chiasmus, and overall literary competency and beauty found within the writing. From a non-religious stand point it is impressive, but from a religious perspective it is life changing. To have a testimony of a thing is powerful, but to hinge an entire belief system on 530 pages is another thing. To be so emotionally and spiritually connected to a thing is powerful, but when that thing is a book - that book must be something more than just written words. That book must be something inspired by God, preserved by His hand, and prepared by His grace. I believe that the Bible is one of those books. I also believe that the Book or Mormon is one of those books. There is no proving the Book of Mormon just like there is no proving the Bible. We believe that the teachings and doctrines found in the pages of the old and new testament are real and trustworthy. We cannot explain how, except perhaps the mercies and merit of God, the Bible was preserved for our days. But though we cannot explain it, we simply know it. If you ask any latter-day saint to prove the Book of Mormon to be true, they will simply reply that they cannot prove it, but they know it to be true. One should not demand evidence for the bible, they should read it study it and pray to know if it is true. It is the same for the Book of Mormon. Now the interesting thing about the Book of Mormon is that it something that you can feel, see, test, and try. It is real and tangible. I am confident that if anyone who is level headed and reasonable reads what is in the Book of Mormon and then simply asks if it is true that they will have a profound feeling come over them. But this feeling cannot come if there is an ulterior agenda for the reader. If you don't want it to be true or want to find flaws and errors in the text then you certainly will not obtain this profound feeling. You have to grant the fact that all things are indeed possible with God, and that he certainly could provide something more to draw us even closer to his will. Think of the Book of Mormon like the New Testament to the Jews. During the time of Paul and Peter, the Jews were very set in their ways. They had the Old Testament, and that was all that they felt that they needed for salvation. There was no mention of 12 apostles or a New Testament in the Old Testament; it was doctrines that were added upon to bring Gods children even closer to him. To say that the Bible is all that is needed is to say exactly what the Jews said about the teachings of Paul and the apostles. Must we be so quick to limit Gods ability to speak to us? Is it not a blessing to have more of his written word? I can understand a skeptic of The Book of Mormon. Many and man has tried to con the world into believing his new religion. But that is simply not the case with Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. I challenge anyone to read unbiased biographies about Joseph Smith and his character. Read the entries of the people who knew him and what they thought about his life and motives. What you will find is not a usurper or power, nor a charlatan, but rather an amazing individual whose life was taken in the pursuit of preaching revealed doctrines. The Book of Mormon is something that people have sacrificed their entire lives for. Its teachings have a daily effect of millions of people worldwide. Its doctrines bring peace and Joy to the hearts of the humble and faithful. The Book of Mormon is the Word of God. I have to doubt of that.

What are some of the ways that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps those around the world?

Collette answered...

Check out ldsphilanthropies.org for some of the official ways that Mormons help. Our help is directed to anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

We believe in being 'anxiously engaged' in a good cause. I have enjoyed serving the people of Guatamala and Peru on serveral occasions, to help train dentists, provide dental work to people who have no access to it, and to deliver much needed humanitarian supplies to orphanages and churches. I have felt joy in serving my brothers and sisters in other lands. I hope to get a better handle on the Spanish language, and return again soon to Central or South America.

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