Elders

My Spirit Has A Pulse?

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on December 10, 2011
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Elders quorum president: When you visit those you home teach you want to recognize their spiritual pulse. Do you know what I mean by spiritual pulse? … Wow, I just saw five of you check your pulse.

Overheard by: High Blood Pressure

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All Jimmer’s Children

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 25, 2011
BYU, Elders, General / 2 Comments

BYU coed #1: Guys. Watch this. I’m gonna smash these boxes. I’m gonna do it for Jimmer. I’m gonna make him proud.
BYU coed #2: Ah! It’s ok if you mess up man. Jimmer’s proud of all his children.

Overheard by: Shelby W.

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An Outward Expression

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on January 25, 2011
Elders, General, Sunday School / No Comments

Sunday school teacher: What are some of the reasons we’re hesitant to talk about our beliefs with others?
Elder: I’m afraid people are going to ask me about my underwear.

Overheard by: Jill-E-B

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Far Above Rubies

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on November 14, 2010
BYU, Elders, Singles, YSA / No Comments

Two guys singing to Cake’s ‘Short Skirt, Long Jacket’: I want a girl who has a great testimony. I want a girl who always wears modest clothes…

Overheard by: Claire

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Nephi’s Softball Coach

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on November 12, 2010
Elders, General, Missionaries / No Comments

Elder A at the MTC playing fields: I think I can get it.
Elder B: I think I can? I think I can?? Elder, Nephi said I know I can! Get the freakin’ ball!

Overheard by: Brother S. Young

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Use Your Head

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on August 02, 2010
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EQ president: Now, when giving a priesthood blessing, I have heard of instances of putting a drop of olive oil on another part of the body when the head isn’t available… Guys, guys, umm, that’s not what I meant!

Overheard by: Nick S.

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Secret Combinations

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on July 27, 2010
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Elder announcing a ward activity:We will be having a murder mystery, so if you are on the committee please meet with us to help plan the murder.
Bishop’s wife: Let me get this straight. The bishop just went out of town, so your planning a murder?
Elder: Don’t worry; we’ll start with a prayer.

Overheard by: Gidgiddoni

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