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First Generation Members

First Generation Members

"First-generation members occupy a special and important place in the Church and their families. Did you know that first-generation members constitute more than half of the membership of the Church? Perhaps not since the early days of the Church has the first generation constituted such a large percentage of total Church membership as it does today. Your faith and testimonies are a great strength and blessing to others. Through you, we gain a deeper understanding of gospel principles and our testimonies are strengthened.

"You add great strength to the Church when you use your testimony, talents, abilities, and energy to build the kingdom in your wards and branches. You are great examples of sharing the gospel, serving missions, sending children on missions, and welcoming new members. You reach out in kindness to those around you, lifting and blessing them through inspired service. So much of what is done in the Church today could not be done without your efforts."
(Paul B. Pieper, "The First Generation," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 11-12 )

Members Generation First

My parents are First Generation, I am Second and my children are Third. However, because of my location I see First Generation Members all the time and it is very different from those that you meet in the USA that can tell you stories of their great great grand parents crossing the plains and so forth. I think being a First Generation Member active in the Church is a real accomplishment, because it means you fought against all odds to find the Truth.