It’s always a bit scary to think about attending a church of which one is not a member, let alone actually attending its various meetings. In this post I intend to give the reader an overview of what takes place during Sacrament Meeting, the primary and arguably most important general meeting held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to share some doctrines of the Church as a foundation for why this meeting is held.
The most important message I want to relay is that going to Church with the Mormons is most likely similar to attending your own church; we worship Christ, participate in the Sacrament- a reminder of the sacrifice of the Savior and the blessings it brings to each of us-; listen to talks about the Savior and other important principles and doctrines; share in learning from the scriptures during Sunday School; teach fathers and mothers how to raise up righteous families; help little children develop testimonies of Jesus and learn His attributes so they can become more like him; and provide our youth with standards that help them make better choices in a perilous world. My desire is that as you read Breaking Bread with the Mormons you will find within yourself a growing desire to test the waters, find a congregation in your area, and see what the Church has to offer. After all, going to Church shouldn’t be a scary thing; it should be a sacred, peaceful experience that brings you closer to God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
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