tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post216868323724145996..comments2023-11-02T07:25:45.884-05:00Comments on Mormanity - a blog for those interested in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: A Sacrament Meeting Worth Shouting AboutJeff Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08776493593387402607noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-86257841865449359192021-09-01T20:36:47.178-05:002021-09-01T20:36:47.178-05:00What a wonderful post and tribute to the many peop...What a wonderful post and tribute to the many people who have been kind to this girl and her family. Thank you for sharing it!C Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178189190498225759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-40448224912124979582021-08-22T12:28:20.831-05:002021-08-22T12:28:20.831-05:00Wow, Jeff, you are too kind. Connecting with this ...Wow, Jeff, you are too kind. Connecting with this family was a great blessing for all the good people who made this connection possible. We are very glad they are thriving in Wisconsin. Thank you for welcoming them so warmly! Blessings, AnneRev. Anne E. Dersehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410679608607902108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-10308677075598563742021-08-16T21:09:18.120-05:002021-08-16T21:09:18.120-05:00As a side note, I have to publicly express my grat...As a side note, I have to publicly express my gratitude to Rev. Anne E. Derse for reaching out to me here. I've been so happy to connect with her. She is the minister in Maryland who helped nurture and welcome a refugee family fleeing from the chaos they faced in the DR Congo. The whole congregation treated them so well. Her family, now also our friends, are deeply grateful to Rev. Anne (a Deacon and Minister for Community Engagement) and the other good people at <a href="https://stjohnsnorwood.org/" rel="nofollow">St. John's Norwood Episcopal Church</a> in Chevy Chase, Maryland, also serving Bethesda. It's so great to have such people in our world!Jeff Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776493593387402607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-11377789236578117712021-08-14T20:45:31.289-05:002021-08-14T20:45:31.289-05:00Vaccinated? Yes I am. And my latest post offers so...Vaccinated? Yes I am. And my latest post offers some thoughts on the new First Presidency Message. It's a good faith effort to walk be good citizens. At the same time, I hope we can respect those who are hesitant and understand that there are a variety of reasonable factors that may be behind their concerns. Jeff Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776493593387402607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-37775933016181408632021-08-13T18:39:55.265-05:002021-08-13T18:39:55.265-05:00Jeff are you vaccinated? Any thoughts on the first...Jeff are you vaccinated? Any thoughts on the first presidency's urging that all get it? C'mon, weigh in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-14987001096707860772021-08-13T17:49:27.894-05:002021-08-13T17:49:27.894-05:00The Brethren have *finally* taken a stand on masks...The Brethren have *finally* taken a stand on masks, vaccines and responsibility to the general welfare. And their church is falling apart in response. <br /><br />I'd say that's something to shout about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-66688738012078528532021-08-13T09:46:01.754-05:002021-08-13T09:46:01.754-05:00Dear Jeff - I am the Deacon at St. John’s Norwood ...Dear Jeff - I am the Deacon at St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church in Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Maryland, the church that sponsored this Congolese family. The 16 year old presenter sent us the link to your wonderful post. We were thrilled to see it. We are wondering whether your congregation taped the presentation, and if so, if you’d be willing to share the recording with us? The many, many people who worked to support the family would be so happy to see it! I can be reached at aderse@stjohnsnorwood.org. Blessings and thanks, Rev. Anne DerseRev. Anne E. Dersehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410679608607902108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-24197739150233032542021-08-05T14:49:11.410-05:002021-08-05T14:49:11.410-05:00The sacrament meeting to shout about will be with ...The sacrament meeting to shout about will be with the Q15 issue a letter to be read in all the wards telling people to get vaccinated, wear masks and show some respect for the common good. It's been a LONG time coming and there's a very good chance it will never happen because they don't dare trust their own leadership anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-28059427287517366972021-08-01T12:06:46.290-05:002021-08-01T12:06:46.290-05:00My wife and I befriended a young couple who were r...My wife and I befriended a young couple who were refugees from Congo 20 years ago after we had just been married. It’s sad that 20 years on, people are still suffering from political upheaval and unrest in that region. We should be grateful that regardless of how bad we think our political problems are here, they really aren’t that bad relatively speaking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-34124510267415829112021-07-30T14:17:27.183-05:002021-07-30T14:17:27.183-05:00Inspiring story, thanks for sharing.
Steve
Inspiring story, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Steve<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-89993255312792239382021-07-30T12:18:15.514-05:002021-07-30T12:18:15.514-05:00Thanks for sharing, Jeff. This is awesome and make...Thanks for sharing, Jeff. This is awesome and makes me proud of your ward and community.Allen Wyattnoreply@blogger.com