Texas McAllen Mission2008 - 2010
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Latter day saint??You most likely know one. Whether you know it or not.Our real name is the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, or we go by LDS. Mormon is a nickname given to us because of our belief in the Book of Mormon. We usually go by Mormon because that's how people know us... either that or they tell us they've been hearing rumors that we have LSD.We don't drink.We don't smoke.Some people think we don't (and can't) drink caffiene... There is no rule for it or against it. BUT it is kind of a gray area. We definately don't drink coffee. If you see one of us doing that, slap them and say "NO!" just like a bad dog.Joseph Smith was the first LDS prophet. Brigham Young was the second.Gordon B. Hinckley is our current prophet and we all love him!BYU is a Mormon college. There are three of them - One in Utah, Idaho, and Hawaii. BYU stands for Brigham Young University.We don't have sex before marriage.The high-school aged youth go to a seminary (like Sunday School) class each morning before school, and sometimes during school.Our church session is three hours long and we love it!The Mormon missionaries are the two coolest guys ever. Be nice to themIt's true. We make the best green jello salad you ever tasted.We think Mormon jokes are funny.We're not supposed to date until we're sixteen.We know that group dates are more fun anyway.We know that the funnest dates - don't cost money.We give talks in church in front of 150-300 people. How's that for public speaking?We have refreshments at almost any meeting.We celebrate holidays by throwing either a BBQ or a dinner.We love to sing and dance.If you go to a youth dance, you WILL see conga lines, break dancing, square or line dancing, and swing dancing.You will also participate in either the Chicken Dance, or the Hokey Pokey!We think that "Do as I'm Doing,""Once There Was a Snowman,""Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam," and "Book of Mormon Stories" are the best songs ever.We know what a sunbeam is.Almost every Mormon girl can play the piano.We're not supposed to watch R-rated movies.(or any movie that a lot of swearing, violence, sex, etc.)We CAN use technology.We CAN eat fast-food.We DO NOT practice polygamy.If we ask you to go to an activity, it's NOT a conspiracy thing where we're trying to convert you. It means we have fun and want to share that with you. Likely the church won't even be mentioned while you're there.If we ask you to go to church, it's because we care enough about you to want to share with you what we know and the blessings we've received.If we give you a Book of Mormon, we're giving you the most precious gift we have. It may not have the same meaning to you at first. That book has changed our lives for the better and when we see you going through hard times we want to help. This is the best way we know of helping you. So don't be offended. Even if you don't want it, know that we care about you THAT much.If you turn us down, it's OK. It's disappointing, but it won't change anything.If you think we're pushing you, tell us to knock it off! We'll stop. Sometimes we get carried away.We are stubborn as heck, we don't give in to peer pressure.If you ask us what we believe only for the sake of arguing, we won't tell you. It's pointless to engage on that when you are not going to open your mind and listen.Asking you to go to church, an activity, or giving you a Book of Mormon is incredibly hard. It's like a guy asking out his crush. Some of us are more comfortable in doing that than others. It's hard, so if we do it, be NICE!Realize that if you go to a church meeting, we're not expecting you to be baptized next week. Relax.We don't care what you wear, what you look like, as long as you come! We're happy to see you.We'll live on pizza.We know what it's like to push a handcart.We have all sorts of useless skills our leaders teach us - like engraving a picture on leather or knowing how to make sock snowmen.We do geneaolgy. It's pretty darn cool when you find out you're related to someone famous... or that you're royalty.Your parents will let you go just about anywhere, as long as one of us goes with you.Mothers LOVE Mormons as babysitters.PG movies ROCK!We all love the Lion King.The guy who owns the Marriot Hotels is Mormon.Steve Martin in not a Mormon just because he did "Cheaper By The Dozen."We DO tend to have big families. The more the merrier!The boys go on two-year missions when they turn 19. And no, they don't get to choose where they go.RM stands for return missionary. They make the best boyfriends and husbands, and every Mormon girl wants one.Contrary to popular belief, the majority of us would rather live in Antartica than Utah.For us BMW stands for "Big Mormon Wagon"If you see anything bigger than a minivan and it's full of kids, odds are it's a group of Mormons...If you see anyone on TV (Not on the BYU channel) under the age of fifty talking about Mormons, they're probably lying.It's nearly impossible to offend us - even if you do it on purpose.We try our hardest not to use bad language and we really don't want to hear it from others. But if someone slips up, it's not a big deal, they're still loved.People like, respect, and even admire us, but are rarely interested in hearing what we believe.Donnie and Marie? Mormons.We are not perfect. No one is. We make mistakes. We slip. Try not to judge us by one person who is struggling.If you ever have ANY questions for us, we'd LOVE to answer them! Don't be shy!If you're Mormon or have a friend you love who's Mormon, pass this on.(i did not write this, the writer is unknown)
Music:
Rap & Hip Hop
Gráficos con escarcha
Movies:
So many to tell..
Books:
I don't Read alot just some books likeEl principito
Paranormal
El Mago de Oz
El Libro de Mormon
Heroes:
Nephi, My friends and of course Jesus Christ
