Church strength is measured in dollar bills. Mantles, crisping pins, round tires like the moon. Only returned missionaries feel welcome at priesthood meeting. Home teaching statistics are as bad as the singles' ward. The pulpit rises a little higher in our building.
Members talk about how much better they are than their brethren.
Returned missionaries don't feel welcome at Relief Society. Self-help books form the basis for most lessons and talks. Missionaries are not known by name even though it is written on their tags. The Stake Supplement to the General Handbook of Instructions is thicker than the General Handbook. General Conference is one big guilt trip.