Doesn't the D&C state that the Sacrament should be done in meekness and humility? Is that why it is ( Pardon the expression.) "low-key"? However, I have been in a choir and do some solos also. It's a gift from God to me. When the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings on tv, I enjoy every minute of it.
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The first hour is for the sacrament,
as far as more worship in sacrament, the purpose is not to entertain you, I came from a pentecostal church and it was more like a rock / R+B concert, this really distracts from the importance of why you are there. I know that there are many sincere people and that their worship is sincere and that through it you can really feel the spirit burn inside of you. If you enjoy singing and are good at it (News) I would encourage you to make a CD, and network with other LDS artist to make it more mainstream, it would definitely be a good missionary tool.
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I found that out my second week.
I wondered why there was just nothing more that testimonies the first week I went ( It was also the first week of the month.)
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as for the talks and the Bible, the speakers are chosen by the bishop a week or two in advance, I think there are many purposes for this, One is that it gives members an opportunity for practicing public speaking, after talking to a loud group its easier to talk to people one on one. Two it makes for a lack of opportunity for corruption, one single person speaking all the time can really lead people astray, Three it makes the person study on a specific topic, usually something meaningful to them. I don't know why more people don't use the Bible though, maybe its because they are trying to be well rounded and we have many more references than other preachers/denominations
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I understand fully. I used to go to a Full Gospel church that has the "health and wealth" message in it. Now were is such a thing in the Bible?
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As far as sermons, I heard one pastor for about 15 years straight, it was always different but usually about money or going to hell, after those 15+ years I could tell he was full of it and could tell what he would say next, and don't get me into his "speaking in tongues"
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