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Hi I'm Norma Fountain

About Me

I live in Devon and attend the Newton Abbot ward. I am married to Steve and we have been married for almost 6 lovely years. I have 6 children from my first marriage and now 7 beautiful grandchildren. I work full time and love living in Devon as we are near to the sea and the countryside. I am 57 years old or young however you like to look at life. My youngest son has returned home from serving a full time mission in Durban South Africa

Why I am a Mormon

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints because I know that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father came to Joseph Smith and the gospel as taught by Jesus when he lived on the earth was restored in its fulness, the Priesthood was restored and the keys that are needed for me to be able to return home to my Father in Heaven when this life is done. The principles taught teach a way of life which encourages love especially within our home, teaching good qualities to our families and living with hope in our Saviour. Joseph Smith is a Prophet of God, Thomas S Monson is a living prophet today and receives revelation from our Saviour, we can receive instruction and revelation from our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ, the Spirit will guide us and never lead us astray, I know in my soul that the Church is the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prayer is my direct line to him, through my prayers I receive help and comfort and at most important times in my life my Father in Heaven has never let me down, he forgives if you are truly repentant and to know of Him and His Son gives me hope in a world which is increasingly loosing its way.

How I live my faith

I teach the 10-12 years old children in the Primary section at church, during church the children have their own time and are in classes to suit their ages starting from nursery at 18 months right upto 12 years of age when they go on into the youth group. In primary we sing songs and teach the words of Jesus as he taught them, with stories and songs and the children particpate by saying a prayer or giving a short talk, they love it and understand so much. My husband is a councellor in the mens group which takes care of the needs of the men in the ward, organises them when people need help and encourages them to do better and take care of their families. I have passed my driving test and am beginning to find joy in driving rather than apprehension. My husband has lost his sight due to Diabetes so being able to get out about is helped by passing my test first time, the Lord blesses us in many ways. I am active in the visiting teaching programme in the church where the women go to visit with other women at church in pairs and establish friendships, often with people that we wouldnt normally talk to I guess, we talk of everyday things and also leave a spiritual message to uplift one another and if there is any help needed we are able to provide that help and if not then we can ask others to help as this is what we are taught, help those in need and our own troubles are lessened.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?
Norma Fountain answered...

Mormon women are normal women, they have the same needs as every other woman living on this earth today. They have their own thoughts and feelings, they have their own questions and the ability to seek answers, the women of the church are encourage to be educated, to study and to learn. The common thoughts of the world are that Mormon women are tied to the kitchen sink, this is not actually correct. Yes we believe that a man and a woman have different roles to play in the home, but this does not detract at all from the equality on the womans part. In this world it is often necessary for the woman to work outside the home to help with finances, but in an ideal world the woman can be at home, caring for and nurturing her children, many of todays problems in the world can be traced back to the absence of mother in the childrens lives. Men in the church are encouraged to show respect and love towards the women in their lives, to their mothers, sisters and eventually their wife. Man and Woman stand side by side, make decisions together, pray and study together, face life together equal in their roles. Show more Show less

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Tawni answered...

I love this question and I love to answer it with a quote by Margaret D. Nadauld, "Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity." This is not to say that Mormon women are perfect, we all make mistakes, however every day we should be striving to become more like Christ. More tender, kind, refined, faithful, good, virtuous and pure. Men and women in the gospel are equal. Men have the privilege and responsibility of holding the priesthood and presiding over the home as the patriarch. However, women have the different yet equal privilege of bearing and nurturing children. The Apostle Paul taught that “neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:11). In the sight of God, and in the marriage relationship, men and women are equally important. Show more Show less

What blessings can we receive through the gift of the Holy Ghost?
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The Holy Ghost is a divinely appointed companion who can accompany us through life. He will draw near to all who are seeking truth, but earning his constant companionship requires obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. In this life we are not much different than the Ugly Duckling from the children's story by this name by Hans Christian Anderson. We are born into an environment and a society that is different from who we are inside. We are born with an eternal spirit within us. That spirit brings with it divine attributes, similar to those attributes that Jesus Christ exemplified when he was on earth. But our society, in general, embraces many attributes that are earthy, not divine. Just as the Ugly Duckling did not fit in, because of his heritage, so it is with mankind. As children of God, we do not fit into this earthy existence, because of our heritage. The Holy Ghost is like the Swan, who shared the same heritage as the Ugly Duckling. As a heavenly being, the Holy Ghost shares a divine heritage with us. With His companionship we are constantly reminded who we really are, and what our true potential is. As we embrace the Gift of the Holy Ghost we begin to develop heavenly attributes. The apostle Paul described some of those attributes when he said: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance..." In this way, the Holy Ghost will help us reach our divine potential. Show more Show less

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