Hi, I'm Ann

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormans) with my husband and two sons. We have been married for 50 years and now have 7 children and 21 grandchildren. The church and the Lord have been at the center of our lives and we could not have raised our 7 with out the teachings of the gospel and the programs of the LDS church. One needs all the help one can get in raising a family, especially in this day and age of turmoil.

Why I am a Mormon

When we were visited by two missionaries from the church, we had been trying to decide which church we should affiliate ourselves with. Up until that time, the churches we visited seemed to be lacking or at least we had felt that way. After the missionaries visits, we felt more at ease and also felt the spirit they brought into our home. Attending the LDS church was a real eye opener. Everyone seemed so friendly and willing to except us. We could feel the spirit so strongly in sacrament and decided after all the discussions that we would be baptized. It has been the one single most important decision we have ever made together.

How I live my faith

We have held many positions in the church, which are referrded to as callings; have served an 18 month mission in Albuquerque, New Mexico and loved our missionaries we were associated with. In our twilight years we are serving in an LDS temple, and know there is no greater use of our time. Serving the Lord brings blessings beyond measure and when serving the Lord, one is also serving one another.

What is done with the tithing that Mormons pay?

April answered...

Tithing is paid in faith. I know these funds will not be misused. I pay tithing because it is a commandment, and because I love God and want to give Him back a small porion of what He has given me, to futher build up His church. These funds go to build and maintain church buildings and temples and other like expenses. Our clergy is not paid. There is no collection plate. We simply pay our tithing, our fast offerings, we share what we have gladly. This is God's way. For this is God's church.
Lot answered...

The money received from members in the form of tithing goes directly to the headquarters of the church where a council decides what will be done with the money. Here are some ways in which the tithing funds are used:
1. Build, maintain, and operate temples, meetinghouses, and other buildings.
2. Provide operating funds for stakes, wards, and other units of the Church. (These units use the funds to carry out the ecclesiastical programs of the Church, which include teaching the gospel and conducting social activities.)
3. Help the missionary program.
4. Educate young people in Church schools, seminaries, and institutes.
5. Print and distribute lesson materials.
6. Help in family history and temple work.

*It is important to note that tithing funds are not used to pay leaders of the church. All leaders of the church are volunteers and receive no form of pay.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Lauren answered...

Only some Mormons are allowed to go into temples because of the sacredness of the temples. Those who are living worthily and honestly are allowed to enter the temple. The temple is the "House of the Lord" and we esteem it with such respect that we make sure those who are in the temple are worthy to participate. We don't talk about the specifics of the temple because they are so sacred and we want to keep it that way. In the temple we can be bound as eternal families, learn more about our purpose here on earth, and baptize those who did not get the opportunity while they were living. It is a place where we would love everyone one day to be worthy to enter.