Hi, I'm Laura

I grew up in Michigan and Arizona. I have raised seven children and am going to school to become an elementary school teacher.

About Me

Growing up, I enjoyed ballet and ballroom dancing. I have choreographed high school musicals and community theater musicals. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and seven children. Since my children started school, I have volunteered in the classroom and been active in school organizations. Because of these positive experiences, I have returned to school to become an elementary school teacher.

Why I am a Mormon

Having been raised Presbyterian and having a father as a minister, I experienced a different upbringing than most LDS youth. I became friends with an LDS girl in eighth grade but it wasn’t until I was eighteen that I was finally baptized. I am grateful for good friends who exposed me to the truth and for my supportive parents who helped me to be open-minded so that I could accept the gospel when it was taught to me. It has been 30 years since I was baptized and I have never regretted that decision.

How I live my faith

Life has not always been easy as challenges arise, but I have been blessed as I have strived to do what is right in my life. I am not perfect and I make mistakes, but I know of the love my Heavenly Father has for me as he helps me through each day. I am truly privileged to be a member of this Church and I know that my life has been blessed and enriched because of the relationship I have with my Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ. In the Church, I have the opportunity to serve in the nursery. I am able to teach children which are eighteen months to 3 years, the basics of the gospel and to lay the foundation for their faith and testimonies.

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Matt answered...

There are no restrictions based on race or color for anybody who can join the church. If you have a desire to come unto Christ and be baptized with the proper authority, no matter who you are and your racial background, you will be able to.
Jeff answered...

Of course not! It really doesn't matter where you are from or what color your skin is. The only things that matter are the content of your character. If you are worth to be baptized and live the gospel according to it's principles, then you are worthy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Official Declaration 2, found in the Doctrine and Covenants, states "Every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood, with power to exercise its divine authority, and enjoy with his loved ones every blessing that flows therefrom, including the blessings of the temple. Accordingly, all worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color.” As long as you are worthy, you can be any nationality.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Amber answered...

President Thomas S. Monson is our current prophet. He is called of God to receive revelation for us today. I am grateful for living prophets and apostles to lead and guide us in this troubled world. I know that they are called of God, and if we follow their counsel we will be happy.