Posted on 11/21/2008 8:36:31 AM PST by RKBA Democrat
One of my Mormon co-workers assures me that non-Mormons are welcome as well. There will of course be proselytizing, but I’m not sure how aggressive it would be.
“There will of course be proselytizing, but I’m not sure how aggressive it would be.”
I’m not so sure there would be any. While I’m not Mormon, I grew up in an area with a large LDS population. They’re good people who generally walk the talk. I think they also realize that one of their strongest proselytizing tools is to simply live their beliefs.
I was talking with a guy that fled LA after the riots. He came to Oregon via Utah. He said the Mormons really had it goin' on with respect to the way their homes were laid out on the high ground, and city plans were, to his eye(and it's a subject he knows) laid out for defense of those homes.
The principal motivation for the food storage is to provide a buffer against unemployment and unexpected emergencies. Various members of the church will find good deals on food and supplies satisfactory for storage and make "group buys" to help people add to their storage. There are training programs as well to help people assess their needs and develop a plan. It's a prudent approach. When major disasters happen around the world, the church routinely and quietly reaches into its resources and sends aid ASAP.
The service missionaries that work at the canneries are non-proselytizing missionaries. Last I heard they are not supposed to proselyte, but of course should answer questions if asked.
Last time I was at the Lindon Utah cannery, I don’t even remember seeing any pamphlets. Of course, the place is a cannery/warehouse type place. I finally bought the powdered milk I needed to bring me up to almost a years supply.
Ouch. No wheat for you.
What do you think the shelf life for the EAS protein shakes is? Having some specialized products in case one develops an allergy to wheat would be useful. Some people can handle some whole wheat, but not the full amount.
Rice, potatoes, and beans are probably a lower cost alternative, but if are are actually consuming the food, then its not so much cost as it is a buffer.
Amen. No matter if their beliefs are true or false, living one's beliefs faithfully in the midst of adversity is the strongest witness one can make for their own faith.
"The church is to be a loving church in a dying culture. How, then, is the dying culture going to consider us? Jesus says, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." In the midst of the world, in the midst of our present culture, Jesus is giving a right to the world. Upon His authority He gives the world the right to judge whether you and I are born-again Christians on the basis of our observable love toward all Christians."
- Francis A. Schaeffer, The Mark of The Christian, quoting John 13:34-35
The Mark of the Christian, part 1
The Mark of the Christian, part 2
The Mark of the Christian, part 3
I still need to wash and refill my 55 gallon plastic water drums. In San Diego I had no fallback aside from municipal water. I leave 2 miles from a small river now and about 20 miles from the Snake river. I have purification materials if that becomes necessary.
Where do they store two yrs worth of food? That’s a lot of storage space.
Most people shoot for a years supply, but more never hurts. But you are right it’s a lot of space.
Many homes in Utah county have cold storage rooms as part of the basements. Even if the person does not plan on using it, the builders recommend it for resale value.
I personally store my wheat outside in containers on the south(least sun) side of my house. All the rest of my storage is in my basement in a cold storage room. The worst place is a garage/shed that gets full sun, but still better than not having it.
Before my current house I stored it under the bed and in the closet. Just look at the things under your bed or in your closet and say would I rather have that space taken up by food storage, or would I rather have that thing. You would be surprised how much food you can fit in places.
I didn't get that the food storage centers were open to non-members though, as this article says .
They sounded like a resource worth checking out as they have all the equipment needed, and will teach one the proper way to do it.
All in all, I ended up reading a lot of the website, and their family welfare system sounds like what a lot of churches should be doing in terms of taking care of each other (-not to denigrate anyone's church-maybe they do and I just don't know it).
They had a page on the sanctity of the family that was really touching, and once a month all members have a two-meal fast, the proceeds of which are donated to help other families. Neat.
You would be very welcome to use the facilities. Many are also used to help local food banks and other charitable organizations.
I hardly think that anyone will be trying to convert you. Don't be afraid to check it out.
Yup. Here on the Gulf Coast, with its high temps and humidity, it is wise to use all the climate controlled space under the beds, etc. for storage.
The fast offerings on the first Sunday of the month provide a local source of cash for the Bishop of each ward to assist families that are struggling to make ends meet. Often those families have unemployment problems. In exchange for that help, they often assist with simple tasks at the ward building e.g. vacuuming, dusting, tending to the landscaping. The Bishop can offer cash or send them down to the Bishop's Storehouse to pick up necessary groceries.
I hope your visit to the web pages provided some useful guidelines and resources. Being prepared is a constant process. If you keep doing a little bit, it isn't much of a burden to accomplish your objectives.
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