As a Young Men President, shouldn’t I have a say in my counselors?
Question Gramps, I was recently called to be the Young Men’s President in our ward. I was disappointed that the Bishop had called counselors without letting me know who they were before we were sustained in Sacrament meeting. Surprise! Is this right?...
Temple Sealers
Why are divorced men excluded from becoming temple sealers? Ray ________________________________________ Dear Ray, I can find no doctrinal reason why. If someone is worthy of a temple recommend then any potential problems or sins related to the divorce should all be...
Callings for an 11th hour laborer
Dear Gramps, After many many years (20+), a year ago I returned to The Church, but my wife has not embraced the light of The Gospel. We were not married and sealed in The Temple. Is my lack of being sealed to an eternal companion going to preclude me from serving in...
Housing the missionaries
If we are asked to house the missionaries in our home, is this considered a calling? Would I be turning down a calling from the Lord if I don’t feel good about doing this? Sherri Sherri, Housing the missionaries is not a calling (no setting apart) as much as it...
Titles in the church
As a former Bishop I am often addressed as Bishop…. The fact that people still remember me in my calling is nice but sometimes confusing to most members of our ward who never knew me as their Bishop. Has the church ever issued any guidelines on the use of...
Why must the job of branch clerk be filled by a man?
Question Dear Gramps, Our branch is very small and we don’t have enough regularly attending priesthood holders to fill all the positions without each person tackling more than one. I understand this is necessary at times but I was wondering if you could explain...
How do I teach the youth about the importance of callings when there appears to be so much apathy in my area?
Question Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don’t know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about “callings,” accepting and...
I’m looking for different callings for the Elder’s Quorum. Any suggestions?
Gramps, I am Elder’s Quorum President and am looking for different callings for the group. We have the Counselors, Secretary and Greeter and Teacher. Any suggestions? Thank you and I enjoy Mormon Town. Jim, from New York Dear Jim, In addition to assignments to...
