Dude, you missed dinner, that's no reason to quit going to church. If you a being re-baptized you did something wrong in your past that's worse then missing a dinner at someone's house and you still bucked up and went, this situation is cake. If you stop going now it'll be that much harder to go once you get to Bountiful.

Concur with Butterfiled remarks.

At a Baptism , I did allow a special video to be made based on parents not able to attend and some photos. Under certain circumstances the spirit directs us to do things that may be conderdiction to the manual.

I note your character is changing [Are we really born again] for the better. Congrats to your upcoming baptism firend.

HD

"Two men can do anything, as long as one of them is our Father in Heaven."  It is expected that we will have struggles and trials during this life.  Stay close to our Father in Heaven, and seek His help in all things.  I am so thankful to know that we have a loving Heavenly Father who loves me.  I am thankful to know that we can have  a relationships with Him through prayer.  We all have our trials and struggles.  Well, at least I do.  Sometimes when I'm feeling down, I call upon Him in prayer, even though I don't feel like praying.  When I don't feel like praying those are the times when I really need to pray and I pray until that feeling goes away.  I know Heavenly Father hears me.  When I am finished praying I aways feel better.   Never give up, your goal is in sight. 

One thing I have learned is that when you make a mistake people do understand and it will be ok, just keep doing the right things and it will work out.  Come back to church, the members there will understand.  Let them know you are having those kinds of struggles and your friends will help you out.  Everyone makes mistakes when they are first starting.  No one is a perfect chef on their first time cooking, a perfect bike rider on their first time on a bike or a perfect singer when they first try to sing.  It takes practice, facing your fears and taking wing.  You can do this, you just need to take that deep breath, reach down inside and go.  It will work out ok, just do your best to do what you know in your heart is right.  Never doubt that people care about you too and want to help.  You are just taking the first steps on a path that will be one of the greatest ones in your life.  You may have hit a roadbump, but there are hands right there to help out.  It is like the footprints poem....  When times are at their hardest, heavenly father puts out his hands, lifts you up and carries you if you let him.   You just have to put your hand out and trust him.  Hang in there and keep at it, you are headed the right direction, just keep looking at all the good things you do have around you, best of blessings,

Maraleh

I'm rooting for you, JHM.  Sounds like it was a challenging day for you.  I think we all just have them from time to time.  Chin up!

Don't give up! we all are our own worst critics. I am sure the member is ok with you not showing up. Just explain to them the situation. Hold on tight to the iron rod and don't let go. my prayers are with you!

Just pick yourself up and keep going.  Each day brings new challenges.  As a priesthood leader, I know I make mistakes all the time, but I just keep on going with the Lord's help.  Whether you think so or not, people do care about you.  Do not postpone your baptism.  Do it because you love the Lord.  He has helped you quite a bit.  He wants you to succeed.  Make tomorrow better.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Have a great week.