Our Branch
It is the Presidency of the Aaronic Priesthood and the last names of its current members are Mears, Nelson, and Fulton.
What is the branch presidency?
The first prophet-historian of the Book of Mormon, he declared, 'I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.'
Who is Nephi?
This ordinance involves distributing bread and water to the congregation, which is a primary Sunday duty of a Deacon.
What is the Sacrament?
This is the new name for the Young Women class of those turning 12–13. Each member "helps build God’s kingdom through her faith in Christ, steadfast witness and actions that uplift and encourage others" (Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President).
What is Builders of Faith?
This heavy wooden beam, often featuring a metal head, was used by attacking armies to smash through heavy castle doors.
What is a battering ram?
He is our current stake president. Among other hobbies, he enjoys making knives.
Who is President Olsen?
This young military commander led an army of 2,000 stripling warriors who fought with miraculous faith.
Who is Helaman?
Deacons assist the bishop by gathering these monthly offerings from church members to help feed and clothe the poor. Many members donate them now online instead.
What are fast offerings?
This is the new name for the Young Women class of those turning 14–15. Each member "carries Christ’s message of hope to the weary, speaking peace, sharing comfort and lifting hearts through the power of the Spirit" (Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President).
What is Messengers of Hope?
This defensive ditch, often filled with water, surrounded a castle wall to prevent attackers from tunneling underneath.
What is a moat?
Despite its name, this house of the Lord is in Franklin, TN. It is a place of worship, love, and peace. Ordinances done here include baptisms for the dead, initiators, endowments, and sealings.
What is the Nashville Tennessee Temple?
He was the last Nephite prophet, who buried the gold plates in the Hill Cumorah and later appeared to Joseph Smith.
Who is Moroni?
Deacons are often assigned to act as these, welcoming people to church and assisting with seating and security.
What are ushers/greeters?
This is the new name for the Young Women class of those turning 16–18. Each member "trusts divine guidance and draws strength from covenants as she seeks, gathers and reflects God’s light" (Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President).
What is Gatherers of Light?
This large, counterweight-powered catapult was capable of launching massive stones or projectiles over castle walls.
What is a trebuchet?
In addition to passing the sacrament, this priesthood office is responsible for giving service as well as assisting with temporal matters including, but not limited to, gathering fast offerings.
What is a Deacon?
This courageous prophet stood atop a city wall and prophesied of Christ's birth while arrows and stones failed to hit him.
Who is Samuel the Lamanite?
This local leader holds the priesthood keys to preside over the entire Aaronic Priesthood in the ward or branch, including the Deacons Quorum.
Who is the bishop?
This modern personal development initiative for church youth focuses on growing spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually.
What is the Children and Youth program?
This is the specific term for the narrow vertical slits in castle walls that allowed archers to fire at enemies while remaining protected.
What are arrow slits?
He "was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death" (Wikipedia). A dam, lake, and elementary school are named in his honor.
Who is Percy Priest?
This brother of Mosiah chose to serve a 14-year mission to the Lamanites, famously defending King Lamoni's flocks.
Who is Ammon?
This is the specific title given to the youth deacon chosen to lead the quorum meetings and direct their activities.
Who is the Deacons Quorum President?
The Young Women class presidency consists of a president, two counselors, and this youth officer who keeps records.
Who is the secretary?
This is the French term for the innermost fortified tower or stronghold of a castle, usually serving as a final refuge during a siege.
What is a keep?