Bernard Gui Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 While helping Mrs. Gui declutter her parents' house, I came across her grandfather's copy ofthe 1944 Handbook of Instructions. It has made entertaining and informative reading. Hereare some of the more interesting parts...enjoy!Bernard---A General Authority interviewed prospective missionaries before a call was issued---Missionary clothing: black, dark grey, or dark blue suits; black shoes; white shirts;solid dark color ties; black or grey full-length socks; black or grey felt hats; black ordark grey overcoats; white or light colored trousers or thin white suits for hot climates---Ward clerks kept minutes of sacrament and priesthood meetings---For the sacrament, use white bread with the crust removed---White shirts and ties are recommended but not required for Aaronic priesthood memberswho administer the sacrament---Deacons should not hold the left hand behind the back, walk stiffly, or tend towardmilitary precision---Paper cups for sacrament are to be used only once---Ushers should refrain from asking a woman to remove her hat, even if it blocks theview of people behind her---The best men should be selected to be ward teachers, "otherwise, it will not prosper."---A non-member or Aaronic priesthood-holding father may hold the infant during the name and blessing---No waders or hip boots to be worn by brethren performing baptisms---Children should not be baptized in bath tubs---Women should not wear bathing caps during their baptism---Don't dedicate the baptismal water---The bishop's wife or other family members should not have access to tithing records---Don't issue temple recommends for the purpose of being shown through a temple---The chapel may be used by those of other faiths for funerals---The sample ward calendar looks very full, no activities scheduled during the summer---People loitering, smoking, and drinking on church premises should be invited to leave---Bishops and priesthood leaders were to make yearly "House to House" visits to all ward members---Avoid Benevolent and Mutual Benefit Associations (pyramid schemes)---Any member employed in any way in the trafficking of liquor should not receive stake or ward callings---Don't believe unverified extreme statements attributed to General Authorities---Bishops may not appropriate money from the Relief Society funds
volgadon Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 ---For the sacrament, use white bread with the crust removedThe Armenian branch president in one of the cities I served in insisted on that, though he probably had never even heard of the 1944 handbook.
BCSpace Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 No waders or hip boots to be worn by brethren performing baptismsTo prevent outbreaks of fishing after the lakeside services. Any member employed in any way in the trafficking of liquor should not receive stake or ward callingsCould've used a job like that about a year ago. Bishops may not appropriate money from the Relief Society fundsWasn't it their husbands' money in the first place?
Lamanite Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 ---Don't believe unverified extreme statements attributed to General AuthoritiesApparently he heard President Packers talk that describes the hush that will fall over the crowd in the Spirit world when some were told, *sniff* we lived... *pause to regain compusure* during the presidency of GBH!!! *waaahhhh!!!* Weeping and sobbing heard all aroundBig UP!Lamanite
handys003 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 ---Ward clerks kept minutes of sacrament and priesthood meetingsWhat no Exec Sec? Oh wait until I tell the Ward Clerk he has to get up at 5AM to attend meetings. I'm sleeping in!---For the sacrament, use white bread with the crust removedNow that's funny. I just had several brethren complain of the Bishop not cutting the crust off.White shirts and ties are recommended but not required for Aaronic priesthood memberswho administer the sacramentSee it backed up my assertion on fashion in another thread.---Bishops and priesthood leaders were to make yearly "House to House" visits to all ward membersThis needs to be revived!---Paper cups for sacrament are to be used only onceGee I knew we were frugal, but that was pretty extreme to reuse paper cups.
handys003 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 OH MY!!!!! This is the biggie that need to be emphasized.---Avoid Benevolent and Mutual Benefit Associations (pyramid schemes)No MLM's Utah!!!!
BCSpace Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Bishops and priesthood leaders were to make yearly "House to House" visits to all ward membersThis needs to be revived!It still exists.
handys003 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 It still exists.Unfortunately not in all wards.
O-Brother Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 ---Paper cups for sacrament are to be used only once ---The best men should be selected to be ward teachers, "otherwise, it will not prosper." ---No waders or hip boots to be worn by brethren performing baptisms---Children should not be baptized in bath tubs---Women should not wear bathing caps during their baptism ---People loitering, smoking, and drinking on church premises should be invited to leave ---Avoid Benevolent and Mutual Benefit Associations (pyramid schemes) ---Any member employed in any way in the trafficking of liquor should not receive stake or ward callings Interesting. How times have changed. I wonder what they meant by "the best men" and "it will not prosper"
handys003 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Interesting. How times have changed. I wonder what they meant by "the best men" and "it will not prosper"Probably how a Bishop would feel who would be more qualified to teach. Even today there are many not up to par for such a task.
Senator Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 This is just plain revelation;---The sample ward calendar looks very full, no activities scheduled during the summer
ERMD Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Apparently he heard President Packers talk that describes the hush that will fall over the crowd in the Spirit world when some were told, *sniff* we lived... *pause to regain compusure* during the presidency of GBH!!! *waaahhhh!!!* Weeping and sobbing heard all aroundBig UP!LamaniteI may be missing your point, but that has been officially denied many times.
alter idem Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 The Armenian branch president in one of the cities I served in insisted on that, though he probably had never even heard of the 1944 handbook.We've got a problem with this one as well. A General Authority was attending one of our meetings and complained to the Stake Pres. that we were using brown bread, saying only white bread should be used. So our wards use only white bread--thankfully we don't have to remove the crusts.
Jason Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I think society in general should have hats come back into fashion. There's just something sharp about a suit and a fedora.
Lamanite Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I may be missing your point, but that has been officially denied many times.Darn it! Now I may have to question whether it really was BY's hearse in front of Disneyland. Big UP!Lamanite
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 ---For the sacrament, use white bread with the crust removedOh the humanity!---White shirts and ties are recommended but not required for Aaronic priesthood memberswho administer the sacramentBlasphemy!---Paper cups for sacrament are to be used only onceI would hope---Ushers should refrain from asking a woman to remove her hat, even if it blocks theview of people behind herTo preserve their lives!---The best men should be selected to be ward teachers, "otherwise, it will not prosper."How did I get called?---No waders or hip boots to be worn by brethren performing baptismsSomeone actually did this... ---Women should not wear bathing caps during their baptismBad hair day.---People loitering, smoking, and drinking on church premises should be invited to leaveNo CARM members---Don't believe unverified extreme statements attributed to General AuthoritiesWhere is the fun in that? ---Bishops may not appropriate money from the Relief Society fundsIf he does he can expect a visit from the UMW.
O-Brother Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Probably how a Bishop would feel who would be more qualified to teach. Even today there are many not up to par for such a task.I can see the wisdom behind the 1944 instruction.
volgadon Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I think society in general should have hats come back into fashion. There's just something sharp about a suit and a fedora.
cinepro Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Does your book say anything about a waiting period between civil and Temple marriages?
volgadon Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Those aren't fedoras.I know, but I couldn't resist.
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