Church can be intimidating and scary and there are many questions for new visitors. Here we are going to try to answer all of these questions, and help your first experience at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints be enjoyable and stress-free. So here is what you need to know:
Tatayo ba ako?
It often depends on the size of the congregation, sometimes the congregations are so large that no one might not even notice that you are a visitor. In other congregations, there are so few people that they know each other very personally and would be thrilled to greet you.
Sa alinmang paraan, huwag mag-alala na sabihin sa isang tao na ikaw ay bago, nais ng kongregasyon na suportahan ka at tulungan ka.
Maraming miyembro ng simbahan ang pumupunta nang mag-isa, ngunit kung nag-aalala ka na mag-isa sa unang pagkakataon maaari kang makipag-ugnayan sa aming mga lokal na misyonero. Matutuwa silang tulungan kang makilala ang kongregasyon, at malugod nilang sasamahan ka sa mga pulong.
Ano ang isusuot?
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it is common to wear formal attire in symbolic reverence and respect to God. Members commonly go to church in formal attire, but business casual is also welcomed. The point is just to try to look nice. No one will be denied entry to church due to their clothing though.
Narito ang mga rekomendasyon para sa mga kalalakihan at kababaihan:
Men often sport a button-up white-sleeved shirt spotted by a nice tie and slacks.
Ang mga kababaihan sa Simbahan ay madalas na dumarating na nakasuot ng magandang blusa at palda, o nakasuot ng mahinhin na damit.
Ito ay karaniwan, ngunit huwag mag-alala kung hindi mo pagmamay-ari ang alinman sa mga damit na ito, pumasok ka lang sa isang bagay na komportable para sa iyo. Higit sa anupaman, inaasahan namin na sa panahon ng iyong karanasan ay pakiramdam mo ay nasa tahanan at kalmado.
Gaano katagal ito?
Church is divided into two parts, the Sacrament meeting and Sunday School. Each of these meetings lasts about one hour, and it is also possible to leave between meetings. So expect from around 1 to 2 hours, but it also is a cultural practice to socialize after the meetings, so be sure to get out there and make some new friends.
Ano ang mangyayari sa pagpupulong?
Church is divided into two meetings, Sacrament meeting, and Sunday School:
Within the Sacrament meeting, a prayer is said, hymns are sung, and talks are given. The most important part of this meeting is the sacrament. Two priests will break and bless bread and water, and they will be served to the congregation. This act is a reminder to members of the Church of the promises they made with God, “that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them.” Visitors are welcome to take the sacrament.
After Sacrament meeting the congregation has a 5-minute break to chat and head to their next class at Sunday school
Ang Sunday School ay hindi kasing-iskolar gaya ng sinasabi nito. Ito ay kung saan ang mga grupo ay naghahati-hati, (batay sa kanilang edad at kasarian) at sila ay nagbabahagi ng kanilang mga karanasan at nagsisikap na matuto nang higit pa tungkol sa Diyos nang sama-sama. Ang pulong na ito ay higit na kahawig ng isang talakayan ng grupo kaysa sa isang aktwal na lektura. Ang layunin ng pagpupulong na ito ay tulungan ang lahat na matuto nang higit pa tungkol at mas mapalapit kay Kristo.
Kailangan ko bang mag-donate ng pera?
No, our Church is service-based and we believe that the word of God is free for all. Members frequently donate money in private to provide for the church service, so there is no reason to worry about things!
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