Comments on: No Respecter of Persons

By: Kullervo

Kullervo — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:01:48 +0000

Lamonte- Indeed! Kim is my mother’s younger sister.

By: Lamonte

Lamonte — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:51:08 +0000

Bradley Ross – I think you have a great idea there and I actually don’t think it is the polar opposite of my comments. Knowing specifics about the condition of our leaders is a great way to feel closer to them. But I believe that would actually make them seem less like celebrities rather than adding to the celebrity status.

I’m sorry for anyone that I might have offended by suggesting that being related to a GA or the prophet was not something to take note of or even take pride in. That was not my intention. I wonder if being the 9th cousin, twice removed of the prophet will get you a mention at General Conference when you pass from this life! ;-)

By: Bradley Ross

Bradley Ross — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:30:38 +0000

My wish, though impractical, goes in the opposite direction as Lamonte's. I wish we could get more information about the lives of our apostles and prophets. If you don't live in Utah, or read Utah newspapers online, you aren't very likely to know why President Faust is sitting down during his talk or why Elder so-and-so isn't up on the stand. Better than a rumor network would be straightforward announcements of what is going on. That would treat us all equally in terms of receiving information. But what do I know? I'm President Hinckley's 9th cousin, twice removed.

By: Lamonte

Lamonte — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:09:28 +0000

Kullervo – So what is your uncle’s name? Is it Green?

By: Kullervo

Kullervo — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:43:40 +0000

If you’re in the Burke ward then you certainly know some of my family. My uncle used to be in the bishopric, until last year sometime.

My wife and I actually visited the Burke ward last year to take care of my cousins while my aunt and uncle were in Hawaii.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:24:15 +0000

Thank you, Lamonte.

I guess that’s one of the unwritten order of things that at some point became written.

By: Lamonte

Lamonte — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:26:20 +0000

From “Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B” it says “After the prayer, deacons or other priesthood holders pass the bread to the congregation in a reverent and orderly manner. The presiding officer receives the sacrament first.”

I don’t know if this qualifies as doctrine or just policy but there you have it.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 05:55:39 +0000

3) Why is the Sacramental bread/water delivered to the Presiding authority first?

I know of no doctrinal or scriptural justification for this practice which in my experience is my no means universal in the congregations of the church. The only responsibility the presiding authority has is to ensure that the prayer is said correctly, and that all have had the opportunity to partake. Certainly not to make sure he is the first one to do so.

By: Lamonte

Lamonte — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:53:07 +0000

Kullervo – I live in the Burke Ward.

By: Kullervo

Kullervo — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:01:16 +0000

Ah, no then. I mean, I live right by the DC temple. As in Kensington-Ward-right-by. I have relatives in Burke, though, and friends in Arlington. You might be in the same stake as they are, at least, if not the same ward.