I went to church for the first time today in a few weeks. It is a pretty small branch here. There were 7 of us today, 6 from my home squadron. The other guy is from Alabama or something, and I guess for the last couple week has been the only one to show up for church. We figure if everyone that we know of shows up for church each week we should have about 15. Either way that is pretty small.
Today we sang opening and closing hymns as well as the sacrament hymn, plus a short talk by the guy who has been here longer. Church currently starts about shift change, so we are going to change it a little so more people can come, and it will last about an hour, have all of the above plus a short priesthood lesson.
Now that we have to boring details out of the way, read on for some more boring details...
Obviously the title of this blog is not exactly accurate, as I am in Baghdad not Jerusalem. But we are close, and although I am by no means a biblical scholar, I have heard that many of the things we read about in the bible actually happened here in Iraq, such as Daniel in the lions dens. I am interested to actually doing some research and learning more about the ancient history here.
Anyway church was really good, and even though it was short and not many people were there, the spirit was really strong.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sacrament in the Holy Land....sordof.
Posted by Potterspot at 5:18 AM
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I hadn't heard about Biblical events being in Iraq. That is very interesting! If you learn more in your research, let us all know!
I'm glad you do have several members to meet with, even if your numbers are small. I bet that is a lift just to be together with like-minded people for a while.
:)
what about relief society? bwah ha ha!
Yeah, back in Biblical times I don't think it was called Iraq.
None of the guys wanted to do relief society. Sorry. :)
but you could have pretty doilies(?)and handouts and the such as. you're missing out! :)
You at least need a centerpiece for your lessons!
That is very interesting about biblical occurences in Iraq. I hadn't ever thought of that either.
That is awesome that you are able to attend church meeting regardless of how many is in attendance or how long the session lasts!! I have been going to church regularly now for several months and enjoy it more now than I think I have ever before! I enjoy being around people that have the same feelings and thoughts that I do and it is just a comfort to me!! Hopefully you will be able to get all that are LDS to attend in the future. The number might be small but the spirit will be mighty!!!
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