Presenting Mormonism to the class

In class today, we were split into three groups ,each discussing either Catholicism, Mormonism, or Protestantism. When the teacher asked for volunteers for people to lead the groups, I volunteered to do Mormonism, and used it as a chance to announce to the class I was Mormon. Our group talked about various aspects of Mormonism for about half an hor and then presented our discussion points to the class.

United Order

I was visiting with someone today, and we got on the subject of the United Order, so it was an opportunity to talk about that

Islam and Word of Wisdom

I was having a conversation with someone today who asked me if I drink coffee from a popular coffee shop. When I told him no, he asked if I don’t drink coffee from there or if I don’t drink coffee at all. I told him I never drink coffee. When he asked why, I told him it was because of my religion. It gave us a chance to talk about the Word of Wisdom and Muslim dietary laws (he is Muslim).

Facebook

An old classmate of mine contacted me on Facebook the other day with several questions about the church. I answered them as best I could, but the reason she asked me was because she knows I'm Mormon. She know I'm Mormon because I mentioned it several times during discussions in class last year. This is specifically why I try to incorporate the gospel into every day discussion: that others may know I'm Mormon and will feel comfortable coming to me with questions.

Missions

One of my group members what I believe today. Before I can answer, she clarified by asking if I was religious. I said I was Mormon. Oddly enough, she knows very little about the church. She didn't even know about missionaries. We talked a bit about missions.

Temple tours

A neighbour asked me about the temple the other day. He said he was wondering if they offered tours. I told him they don’t, but that in a city about 3 hours way, they have built a new temple, and they will be providing public tours shortly.

Stake plays

Wow, it’s been awhile since I posted, and now I have forgotten the opportunities that have taken place. Here’s a recent one.

After rehearsal tonight, I was chatting with a co-actor about directing (she is a drama teacher and directs a play each spring). I told her about my desire to direct a church play, and she asked which church I belong to. Of course, I told her The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.