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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mormon" data-source="post: 11043181" data-attributes="member: 374177"><img src="http://tonynaccarato.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/book-of-mormon-heros-480x473.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Anyone can learn more about  who we are, what we do, ask questions and interact with other people who  want to know more about what it means to be Mormon. More information at  <a href="http://www.mormon.org/" target="_blank">http://www.mormon.org/</a> General Information<a href="http://twitter.com/Mormonorg" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/Mormonorg</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/Mormon" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/Mormon</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mormon" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/Mormon</a> Website<a href="http://www.mormon.org/" target="_blank">http://www.mormon.org</a> Who We Are  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official  name of the religion commonly called the Mormon Church. Mormons believe  first and foremost that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the  Son of God. While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, Mormons are  united by a commitment to Jesus Christ.  This site features Mormons  sharing their stories and telling what their faith means to them. What We Believe  We are all spiritual children of a loving         Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As         Mormons, we are followers of <a href="http://www.mormon.org/jesus-christ/" target="_blank">Jesus Christ</a>. We live our lives to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us. <img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/faith/articles/restoration/inter-restoration/01-great-falling-away.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> God Restored Christ’s Church through Joseph Smith  If the boy next door told us he was called by God to restore His true  church on earth, would we believe him? Probably not. Neither did many  people in Nazareth believe their neighbor, Jesus Christ the carpenter,  was the Messiah. After centuries of spiritual confusion people were in desperate  need of Jesus Christ’s original truths. When God selected a 14-year-old  boy in 1820 as His messenger, most people refused to listen. Joseph  Smith lived in the United States, which was the only country to proclaim  religious freedom at the time. His family was deeply religious and  constantly sought the truth............................... <img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/faith/articles/restoration/prophet-joseph-smith.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />              TheBook of Mormon “And if ye shall believe in Christ ye will  believe in these words, for they are the words of Christ, ... and they  teach all men that they should do good.”2 Nephi 33:10<img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/faith/articles/bookofmormon/inter-bom/01-origins-of-the-book-of-mormon.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Translated by the Power of God  <img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/faith/articles/bookofmormon/translating-the-book-of-mormon.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />                     God can give people special help when they need  it for a righteous cause. He gave Joseph Smith the ability to translate  an unfamiliar language in order to bring the Book of Mormon to each of  us. “Arise and come forth unto me,  that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel  the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know  that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have  been slain for the sins of the world” (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/11/14#14" target="_blank">3 Nephi 11:14</a>).                  <img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/faith/articles/bookofmormon/jesus-christ-in-america.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://mormon.org/bc/assets/images/bible-and-bookofmormon.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />                         Request a free copy of the <a href="http://mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon/" target="_blank">Book of Mormon</a> or the <a href="http://mormon.org/free-bible/" target="_blank">Bible</a>.                  13 Articles of Faith 1.We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.2.We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.3.We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind  may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.4.We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the  Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance;  third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on  of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.5.We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and  by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the  Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.6.We believe in the same organization that existed in the  Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers,  evangelists, and so forth.7.We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.8.We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is  translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word  of God.9.We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now  reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important  things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.10.We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the  restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be  built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally  upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its  paradisiacal glory.11.We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to  the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same  privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.12.We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.13.We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous,  and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the  admonition of Paul-We believe all things, we hope all things, we have  endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there  is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek  after these things.             Worship with Us  All Visitors are Welcome  We love visitors and hope you’ll join us. What to Expect   What should I wear? You’re welcome to wear any modest clothes that you feel  comfortable in. But just so you know, most men wear suits, sport coats  and shirts and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts. Children also  typically dress up. Do I have to donate money? No. We don’t solicit donations or pass a plate. Do I have to participate? No. Visitors aren’t required to participate in any way. You can simply sit back and enjoy the service. Will I feel uncomfortable attending alone? We hope not. Many of our members come to Church by  themselves each week. However, if you’d like someone to attend with you  for the first time, feel free to contact the missionaries or the bishop  of the ward when you arrive and they’ll find you a friend to sit with.  It’s always hard to be new, regardless of the situation, but in time  you’ll get to know the other members and feel more at home. Will everyone know I’m a visitor and not a Mormon? This probably depends on the size of the branch or  congregation you’re visiting. Some congregations are so large (up to 600  members) that its regular members may or may not realize you’re a  visitor. Others are so tiny the members all know each other and will  definitely recognize and welcome a newcomer. How long does church last? Our primary family worship service is called sacrament  meeting. It’s held in our chapels on Sunday and lasts approximately one  hour. You’re welcome to come alone or bring your family; children are  present in virtually all our congregations. What happens during sacrament meeting?                         We sing hymns (hymn books are provided). Church members say  opening and closing prayers. We partake of the sacrament (communion),  which consists of prepared bread and water, blessed and passed to  members of the congregation by priesthood holders. And we listen to two  or more speakers who are usually members of the congregation. You might  be surprised that we don’t have just one pastor or preacher. We do have  an unpaid bishop who presides over each congregation (called a ward).                     Are there any other meetings on Sunday? Before or after sacrament meeting there are a variety of  other age-appropriate meetings you and your children can attend. If you  want to attend these additional meetings: Ask someone for directions. If  they don’t know, they’ll find someone who does. Visit the <a href="http://mormon.org/meetinghouse/" target="_blank">Meetinghouse Locator</a> to find the beginning time of the three-hour block of meetings and the starting time of sacrament meeting.A Missionary ChurchWhy Mormons Send Missionaries Around the WorldWe believe we are all part of one heavenly family, so missionary work  isn't work so much as it is trying to help out our brothers and sisters.Imagine you found a cure for cancer. How urgently would you spread  the news of your discovery?  Who would you tell? The gospel of Jesus  Christ is the cure for so many of life's ills that Mormons want to share  the good news of eternal life with the same urgency.The Lord's Church has always been a missionary church. Jesus  Christ's life was the perfect example of missionary work. During His  ministry on earth, he taught the gospel at all times, in all places, and  to all kinds of people. Jesus taught the educated men in the temple,  the sinners, the faithful and the unbelieving. He also called apostles  and other disciples to preach the gospel so more people could hear about  the blessings of His gospel. Most of their preaching during Christ's  life was to their own people, the Jews. After Jesus was resurrected, He  visited His apostles and sent them to preach to the gentiles. He  commanded them, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/mark/16/15#15" target="_blank">Mark 16:15</a>).What Missionaries DoYou might wonder what, exactly, a Mormon  missionary does, other than ride a bike and knock on doors, or how a  young man or woman just out of high school might end up on a mission.  Here are the basics.Most of the Church's missionaries are around twenty years old,  though many members also volunteer to serve after they've retired.  All  prospective missionaries turn in applications to Church headquarters and  they receive a call to a specific mission around the world. They spend a  few weeks in a training center where some of them learn a new language  and all of them rigorously study and practice teaching the gospel. Then  they set off to their assigned locations and begin their service.   Missionaries' lives are completely dedicated to sharing the gospel of  Jesus Christ. They pay their own way and put off school, dating and work  for two years in order to focus entirely on doing the Lord's work.Every Member a Missionary                 6.7 billion people live on the earth right now,  but only 52,000 members are full-time missionaries.  Mormons are invited  to share the gospel with their friends so more people have the chance  to learn about Jesus Christ in a personal, meaningful way“be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you” (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_pet/3/15#15" target="_blank">1 Peter 3:15</a>).WE ARE NOW IN SRI LANKADestination<a href="http://mormon.org/meetinghouse/" target="_blank">http://mormon.org/meetinghouse/</a><a href="http://lds.org/maps/client.jsf?places=meetinghouses&boundaries#lat=7.21013&lng=79.841201&z=16" target="_blank">Meetinghouse</a> No.116, Old Chilaw Road,Negombo, SRI LANKADestination<a href="http://lds.org/maps/client.jsf?places=meetinghouses&boundaries#lat=6.888307&lng=79.863288&z=16" target="_blank">Meetinghouse</a>No.2 Anderson Road,Colombo 5, SRI LANKA<img src="http://www.mormonmissionprep.com/imgs/i-am-a-mormon-badge.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />I am a Mormon, are you?I'm a Mormon         While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep  commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch  these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also <a href="http://mormon.org/people/find" target="_blank">meet Mormons here</a>.We love visitors and hope you’ll join us.!!For More Information visit here<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mormon" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Mormon</a><img src="http://www.hiddenriverart.com/images/olsen9.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

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