You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. Elder Cook teaches about the importance of the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, in ongoing conversion.If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Any closing prayer should encapsulate what you want to leave the congregation with, such as faith, peace, or wisdom. The Bible contains at least five strands of evidence for local church membership. Verse 37 contains the essential requirements for baptism into the Lord's Church. Verses 75 through 79 set forth the sacrament prayers we utilize every Sabbath. Here are 20 Bible verses about stewardship, broken down into categories, that will help you share this biblical principle with your church. There are other evidences to support local church membership in the Scriptures. The issue here is not withholding withdrawal of membership.