I do this thing when I am looking for an answer, I pray and then open the scriptures to a random passage. Today's question is do I remain in the singles branch or do I go to a family ward. The passage...
Mosiah 25
21Therefore they did assemble themselves together in different bodies, being called churches; every church having their priests and their teachers, and every priest preaching the word according as it was delivered to him by the mouth of Alma.
22 And thus, notwithstanding there being many churches they were all one church, yea, even the church of God; for there was nothing preached in all the churches except it were repentance and faith in God.
23 And now there were seven churches in the land of Zarahemla. And it came to pass that whosoever were desirous to take upon them the name of Christ, or of God, they did join the churches of God;
24 And they were called the people of God. And the Lord did pour out his Spirit upon them, and they were blessed, and prospered in the land.
I know the church is true no matter where you go. I am technically to old to be in the singles branch. President Lewis has allowed me to continue going because the needs of the individual. I feel the branch no longer fulfills my needs. I know why I go to church. But at the same time it is important to feel needed and wanted. I developed so many friendships in the branch that have helped me in so many ways. I have been active in the branch for over 2 years. Some of these friendships helped me through some difficult times. Helped me rebuild my testimony, and encouraged me to become the best person I could. It will be tough walking away from them. At first I may get invites to fun activities, but eventually, I will no longer be associated with any of my past or current friends from the branch. It will be a life changing decision. And once I leave the branch, there will be no going back.
