Hikin' Mama Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I am not LDS, but have been invited to a mission farewell. I will be going to a Sacrament Meeting (I think that is what she called it) and then to a family gathering after that. So that I don't look completely out of place: what happens at Sacrament Meeting and how should I dress? Also, do people bring gifts/cards to the future missionary? If so, what is appropriate? I'm well acquainted with the family, so the gathering after will be fun. :) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Women nearly always wear a dress or skirt to sacrament meeting. I wear pants, but when I do, I'm usually the only one wearing them. Generally the skirts are knee length and no sleeveless tops.They'll start with announcements, a song, and prayer, then a few more announcements/administrative stuff. After that we take the sacrament (communion) when teenage boys will bring bread and water to your pew. You are welcome to take some but you do not have to- you can just shake your head and the teenage boys will be used to that. Then there will be a few speakers with your missionary speaking last (and hopefully the other speakers will leave enough time for her or his talk!). Then another song and prayer and sacrament meeting is over.A card would be nice but is completely not necessary. A gift is probably not a good idea since s/he will be living out of a suitcase for the next 18 months to 2 years. A gift will certainly not be expected and a card wouldn't be either, but a card would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thank you, Amira! That is everything I needed to know. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Generally the skirts are knee length and no sleeveless tops. I live in TX. It is hot here, so it may be different elsewhere. There are a few women in our ward (congregation) who wear sleeveless tops regularly. Dress nicely, whatever nicely is for you. My daughter's friend came to church with us recently. She is LDS, but they don't go to church. The friend wore nice jeans. No one batted an eyelash (at least to her - if they did in their heads that's their problem). I've never taken anything to a missionary farewell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 When did it become okay for adult non members to take the sacrament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 When did it become okay for adult non members to take the sacrament? ??? It never wasn't okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 When did it become okay for adult non members to take the sacrament? Don't worry, I won't be taking the sacrament. I have my own (very strong) beliefs, but I want to go and show my support and friendship to this family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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