Nov 25, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament, Word of Wisdom
What is the meaning of the phrase “of your own make” in D&C 89:6. Does this mean that wine can be used for the sacrament as long as it is “of our own make?” Kurt ______________________ Kurt, I think you are right. As long as the wine is...
Oct 6, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, If I am late for the sacrament and the bread has already been served, is it ok to just take the water? DeLeon Answer Dear DeLeon, The sacrament is a complete ordinance meant for the cleansing and renewing of covenants. Would it be...
Aug 5, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Sacrament
Why is the Sacrament not taken during General Conference? No one can answer my question. Can you please help me gramps? Thank you. Brother Bull Dear Brother Bull, I’ll try and answer this the best I can. Let’s take a look at the names of these different...
Jul 31, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Mormon Faith, Sabbath Day, Sacrament
What day do Mormons attend church meetings? I have heard on Saturdays, is this correct? Rola Dear Rola, On Sundays we have a 3 hour schedule of meetings which include Sacrament Meeting, Sunday School, Relief Society (for the women) and Priesthood Meeting (for the...
May 15, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Sacrament
In a recent study of the sacrament, I noticed that we make our promises that [we] may also have His spirit to be with [us]. With “His” referring to the savior, is this referencing the spirit or light of Christ? If not, how does this refer to the Holy Ghost...
Nov 4, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Sacrament
Gramps, I am a primary teacher, and recently one of the presidency taught the children that it is necessary to partake of the sacrament with the right hand. I had never heard this until I moved here. I have also had a friend correct my “lefty” (who is 3)...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, I am a primary teacher, and recently one of the presidency taught the children that it is necessary to partake of the sacrament with the right hand. I had never heard this until I moved here. I have also had a friend correct my...
Jan 24, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Repentance, Sacrament
Subject: Rebaptism for members Message: Dear Gramps, I’m LDS since 1987, but have been most of the time inactive and not lived up to the moral standards of the church. Is it possible to start from the bginning and have a rebaptism? Although I’m already a member on...
Aug 18, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Gramps, In administering the sacrament, why is the bread broken during the singing of the sacramental hymn rather than being prepared prior to the singing of the hymn? Charlene, Titusville, Florida Dear, Charlene, The hymn is sung during the breaking of the bread in...
