Eternal Marriage

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The concept of marriage in the Mormon Church is a restoration of the eternal marriage covenant practiced by all the ancient prophets and all covenant peoples, beginning with Adam. Marriage is a sacred union that can transcend mortal life and last into the eternities. The basis of this sacred contract is that men and women are eternal beings, and that, if sealed together through the authority of God on earth, they can enjoy a union that will be binding in heaven. Eternal marriages are performed only in Mormon temples and are called “sealings,” “celestial marriages,” or “eternal marriages.” Instead of “’till death do you part,” the covenant includes the words, “married for time and all eternity,” time relating to mortal existence, and eternity relating to the afterlife.

Marriage is ordained and even commanded of God and is the ideal state for all men and women. The Mormon Church does not elevate the principle of celibacy–not for lay members, nor for its leadership. In fact, eternal marriage is necessary to be saved and exalted in the highest mansions of heaven, where God Himself dwells.

Neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man in the Lord (1 Corinthians 11:11).

And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone (Genesis 2:18).

Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh (Genesis 2:24).

If a man marry a wife by my word, which is my law, and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, by him who is anointed, unto whom I have appointed this power and the keys of this priesthood; . . . and if [they] abide in my covenant, . . . it shall be done unto them in all things whatsoever my servant hath put upon them, in time, and through all eternity; and shall be of full force when they are out of the world (Doctrine and Covenants 132:19).

“Every man who truly loves a woman and every woman who truly loves a man hopes and dreams that their companionship will last forever. But marriage is a covenant sealed by authority. If that authority is of the state alone, it will endure only while the state has jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction ends with death. But add to the authority of the state the power of the endowment given by Him who overcame death, and that companionship will endure beyond life if the parties to the marriage live worthy of the promise (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, July, 2003).

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Mormonism

The term "Mormonism" is used to describe the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the Mormon Church (officially The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and its members.

Mormonism was founded in 1830 upon the religious doctrines set forth by the prophet Joseph Smith as he received them through divine revelation. Unlike other Christian denominations, Mormonism believes in modern prophets and ongoing revelation from God. One of the fundamental beliefs of Mormonism is that it is Christ's church "restored" to the earth. This is based on the belief that after Christ's apostles were killed, the proper authority to act in the name of Christ (the Priesthood) was no longer on the earth. Mormonism refers to this time period as the Great Apostasy. After hundreds and hundreds of years, the Heavens once again opened and the Priesthood of God was restored to Joseph Smith by the same Peter, James, and John that Christ had ordained during His ministry. With the priesthood restored, Joseph Smith was authorized to build up the Kingdom of God on earth.

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Families Can Be Together Forever

How important is the family unit? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) believe that families are the most important and foundational unit of our lives. In fact, as one modern-day apostle aptly declared, “No success can ever compensate for failure in the home.”

Perhaps you’ve wondered how you can improve the quality of life in your family. Perhaps you’ve wondered if the God-given roles of the family are viable in today’s world. With conflicting voices about the value of the traditional family, where can you turn for guidance about strengthening the bonds between parents and children or about the nature and purpose of the family, motherhood, fatherhood, parenting, and gender roles?

God has not left us directionless. He has answered your questions about the nature of families in ancient and modern scripture. He has made clear the eternal nature of gender and sexuality and instructed us on the complementary roles of men and women.

Today, a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson, and his twelve apostles–prophets, seers, and revelators of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the world–have spelled out in a compelling Proclamation to the World the significance and eternal nature of the family.

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Charity: An Example of Believers

A group of high school cheerleaders learns that reaching out to a girl with a disability makes their own lives better.

A group of young women reach out in kindness and charity to a student with a disability, fulfilling her dream and giving everyone something to cheer about. To read more about this inspiring example, visit: http://bit.ly/a5AjWz

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Message Of the Day

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"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me".

~ Jesus

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Meet The Missionaries

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Since its earliest days, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church as it is sometimes called, has been a proselyting church, sending out missionaries to all parts of the world. Missionary work is constantly talked about in Mormon congregations, with Church members encouraged to share the gospel with their friends and neighbors.

The LDS Church has perhaps the most active missionary program of any world church. As of December 31, 2004, there were in excess of 51,000 full-time missionaries serving around the world at any given time without pay.

Missionary work is a fundamental principle of the Church, and has become one of the most readily identifiable characteristics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The darks suits and white shirts of male missionaries, called Elders, biking or walking two by two is a recognizable image on the streets of cities both large and small throughout the world. Female missionaries, who also go forth two by two, are called Sisters. All missionaries have been assigned by Church headquarters to their area of work, which can be in any part of the world where governments allow them to preach. They contribute to their own support for up to two years, frequently learning another language.

Formal Missionary Service

The formal missionary program for the Church is responsible for sending out over 56,000 missionaries to approximately 330 organized missions around the world. Mormon missionaries are a common sight in many areas, biking, going door to door, talking to people on the street, or doing service in communities small and large. These young men, typically 19 to 24 years old, are not the only missionaries that are fielded by the Church. There are missionaries who are old, young, male, female, proselyting, and service oriented. Missionary service can be full-time, like the young men and young women who proselyte and preach the Gospel in places far from their home, or it can be part-time in the missionary's own local community. These part-time missions are often call stake missions, since they are done within the local church administrative area called a stake. A stake is similar to a diocese in the Catholic Church.

Young Missionaries

In 1974, then Mormon prophet, President Spencer W. Kimball, issued a call to all young men of the Church, calling them to serve full-time missions. The members responded and number of young men and women serving missions doubled in a few short years, and continued to grow thereafter until today when an average of 55,000 missionaries are proselyting in any given year.

Mormon missionary efforts, however, have had a long history. In 1830, not long after Joseph Smith had published the Book of Mormon and established the Church, the first missionaries were sent out. Samuel Smith, Joseph Smith's brother, was the first missionary. He took the newly printed Book of Mormon and began preaching in the regions of upstate New York. Through this mission, many important future leaders of the Church were converted, including the second President and Prophet of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young.

Since that time, no matter how severe the circumstances, or fierce the persecution, the Church has continued to send out missionaries to all corners of the globe. This fulfills the prophesy of Jeremiah when he said:

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Missionary Work

Mormon missionaries can be seen on the streets of hundreds of major cities in the world as well as in thousands of smaller communities. They serve in pairs, teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and baptizing believers into the Church. Missionary work in the Church is voluntary and missionaries fund their own missions.

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Preach My Gospel - A Guide to Missionary Service

Preach My Gospel is a guide to missionary service that is published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its full-time missionaries, Mission Presidents, Ward Missionaries and members. It replaces an old teaching format, which was called the Uniform System for Teaching the Gospel, and focuses more on teaching by the Spirit. Teaching by the Spirit means seeking guidance from the Holy Ghost to teach; the idea is that the teachings will be catered to each person who is seeking the truth through divine guidance. The belief is that God knows each of His children and can guide His servants to say and teach what is best for each individual.

However, the guide still contains material which should be actively taught. Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel concisely describes all of the doctrine that the missionaries are to teach to those learning about the Church. The missionaries are responsible for knowing the doctrine and being continually preparing to teach it. They can choose the order that this material is taught to serve the needs of each individual. This is a change from the missionary discussions which were usually taught in order to each investigator."

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Introduction: How Can I Best Use Preach My Gospel?
Chapter 1: What Is My Purpose as a Missionary?
Chapter 2: How Do I Study Effectively and Prepare to Teach?
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Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Lesson 2: The Plan of Salvation
Lesson 3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Lesson 4: The Commandments
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Chapter 4: How Do I Recognize and Understand the Spirit?
Chapter 5: What Is the Role of the Book of Mormon?
Chapter 6: How Do I Develop Christlike Attributes?
Chapter 7: How Can I Better Learn My Mission Language?
Chapter 8: How Do I Use Time Wisely?
Chapter 9: How Do I Find People to Teach?
Chapter 10: How Can I Improve My Teaching Skills?
Chapter 11: How Do I Help People Make and Keep Commitments?
Chapter 12: How Do I Prepare People for Baptism and Confirmation?
Chapter 13: How Do I Work with Stake and Ward Leaders?
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