For this particular assignment, I chose to visit the Church of the Latter Day Saints. The worshippers that belong to this church are referred to as Mormons. I visited this church on April 27, 2003. The service was from about 9:00 a.m. until around 12:00 p.m. The particular church that I visited was located on 981 Bunker Hill Road in Cookeville Tennessee. I also interviewed a member of the church by the name of Gwen Haney. She has taught seminaries, some early morning scripture studies, has been head of the women's organization known as the Relief Society, and she currently oversees the teachings to the youth in the Ward and how they are taught.
As I first walked into the church, there were many people there. The people were very friendly to welcome me and speak to me. The outside of the church didn't seem to be much different than any other churches, just a nice place. The lawn seemed to be well taken care of and the sidewalk was clean to walk on. There was a shed, which I questioned someone about and the person told me that was where the lawn utensils were kept. The name of the church is on the front of the church. As you walk in the double doors, there is a hall way and pictures of Jesus Christ and the apostles. There are several classrooms and the chapel area. In the chapel area or sanctuary, they have the sacrement meetings. The people seemed very reserved, but nice. The people seemed to be in the middle class of people. There were several men, women, and children. No group really dominated the other. There was more than a hundred or more present. There were several people there.
I attended a Sunday morning service. It began at 9:00 a.m. Everyone met together. The Bishop, Tony Huddleston, directed the meeting, but he did not do all of the talking. The members give the talks to the congregation. These members are given specific topics to study, pray, and speak about. At the beginning of the service, there was an opening song, followed by a prayer.
