This evening we shared a video. You may find it useful so I've shared the link here.
https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/primary-auxiliary-training/2013/04&vid=2321593483001?lang=eng
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Heavenly Father Hears Your Prayers- Sister Neill F Marriott
One time when I was young, I needed to know that Heavenly Father knew me and understood the troubles that I faced. I asked him to guide me to find a scripture that would help me feel better. I opened the scriptures and read "We glory in tribulations knowing that tribulations worketh patience, and patience, experience and experience hope and hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts". This scripture taught me that my hard experiences could help me feel God's love for me and gain patience, experience and hope. I know that Heavenly Father heard my prayer and answered my prayer through the scriptures. I had faith that things would get better.
My grandson Stuart also learned that Heavenly Father hears our prayers. He needed a friend at school. He and his mom decided to pray to help him find a friend and pretty soon he found a new friend. He learned that Heavenly Father cares about his worries. He learned that Heavenly Father wound answer his prayers.
We need help in this life, and Heavenly Father wants to give us that help. He loves us. He will listen when we pray!
My grandson Stuart also learned that Heavenly Father hears our prayers. He needed a friend at school. He and his mom decided to pray to help him find a friend and pretty soon he found a new friend. He learned that Heavenly Father cares about his worries. He learned that Heavenly Father wound answer his prayers.
We need help in this life, and Heavenly Father wants to give us that help. He loves us. He will listen when we pray!
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Friend to Friend-Elder Kevin S Hamilton
Picking Blackberries-
My dad was an apple grower in Washington, and so were my grandparents. There were all kinds of jobs to do, so I learned how to work when I was young. My grandmother lived on a hill surrounded by apple trees. At the bottom of the hill there were blackberry bushes.
In the summertime the bushes were full of ripe berries. My grandmother would give my younger brothers and sisters and me each a plastic bucket. She'd tell us to come back with buckets full of blackberries. Then she made jam and syrup and all kinds of yummy things.
It was hot, and blackberry bushes have lots of thorns. And worst of all, there were snakes! We used every excuse we could think of to not pick blackberries. But I was the oldest, so I had to be a good example. Even though it was hard, we worked. It seemed to take forever to fill up our buckets. We got distracted. We watched for snakes. We ate a bunch of berries.
When our buckets were finally full, we took them back up to my grandmother. Then we could play games for the rest of the day. At dinner that night, my grandmother always served a blackberry cobbler or pie. It was delicious! We ate it hot out of the oven with a scoop of ice-cream.
We learned a couple of things from our summers picking blackberries. First, everybody worked. Everyone in the family, no matter how small, could help in some way. Second, we learned that if we wanted to enjoy the blackberry pie, we had to do the work. Years later as a young missionary, I learned how important work is. Heavenly Father blesses us when we put in effort. If we work hard and keep the commandments we will be blessed.
My dad was an apple grower in Washington, and so were my grandparents. There were all kinds of jobs to do, so I learned how to work when I was young. My grandmother lived on a hill surrounded by apple trees. At the bottom of the hill there were blackberry bushes.
In the summertime the bushes were full of ripe berries. My grandmother would give my younger brothers and sisters and me each a plastic bucket. She'd tell us to come back with buckets full of blackberries. Then she made jam and syrup and all kinds of yummy things.
It was hot, and blackberry bushes have lots of thorns. And worst of all, there were snakes! We used every excuse we could think of to not pick blackberries. But I was the oldest, so I had to be a good example. Even though it was hard, we worked. It seemed to take forever to fill up our buckets. We got distracted. We watched for snakes. We ate a bunch of berries.
When our buckets were finally full, we took them back up to my grandmother. Then we could play games for the rest of the day. At dinner that night, my grandmother always served a blackberry cobbler or pie. It was delicious! We ate it hot out of the oven with a scoop of ice-cream.
We learned a couple of things from our summers picking blackberries. First, everybody worked. Everyone in the family, no matter how small, could help in some way. Second, we learned that if we wanted to enjoy the blackberry pie, we had to do the work. Years later as a young missionary, I learned how important work is. Heavenly Father blesses us when we put in effort. If we work hard and keep the commandments we will be blessed.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Friend to Friend-Bonnie Oscarson Young Women General President
Keep Pedaling
When I was 8, I learned how to ride a bike. I'd gotten a beautiful bike for my birthday, and my dad and one of my older brothers taught me to ride. They would hang on to the back of the seat, run along with the bike and then let go.
I remember looking down from my bike thinking, wow, I'm so high off the ground! It was scary, but I soon learned that you have to keep moving if you want to keep your balance. You just have to keep pedaling.
Life is like that too. Everyone goes through hard times. Your family might move to a new place. Someone you love might be very ill. Life is sometimes uncertain , and you don't know what will happen. But just like when you're riding a bike, you have to keep moving to stay balanced. When you stop moving, you stop growing and progressing.
To keep moving, you have to trust in Heavenly Father. As we trust in Him and keep His commandments, God will step in and make it all right, even if you can't see how things are going to turn out.
Remember who you are- You are a son or a daughter of Heavenly Father! He cares about your life.
Talk to Heavenly Father- Pray to him every day for help, comfort, and peace. Then be still and listen to what He tells you through the Holy Ghost.
Read your scriptures daily- you can feel the Spirit and find answers to your prayers.
Serve people- start by serving your family. Then look for ways to serve others.
Look forward- Everyone makes mistakes. Remember that you can repent. After you do, you don't need to worry about it anymore. Then it's time to look forward with joy.
When I was 8, I learned how to ride a bike. I'd gotten a beautiful bike for my birthday, and my dad and one of my older brothers taught me to ride. They would hang on to the back of the seat, run along with the bike and then let go.
I remember looking down from my bike thinking, wow, I'm so high off the ground! It was scary, but I soon learned that you have to keep moving if you want to keep your balance. You just have to keep pedaling.
Life is like that too. Everyone goes through hard times. Your family might move to a new place. Someone you love might be very ill. Life is sometimes uncertain , and you don't know what will happen. But just like when you're riding a bike, you have to keep moving to stay balanced. When you stop moving, you stop growing and progressing.
To keep moving, you have to trust in Heavenly Father. As we trust in Him and keep His commandments, God will step in and make it all right, even if you can't see how things are going to turn out.
Remember who you are- You are a son or a daughter of Heavenly Father! He cares about your life.
Talk to Heavenly Father- Pray to him every day for help, comfort, and peace. Then be still and listen to what He tells you through the Holy Ghost.
Read your scriptures daily- you can feel the Spirit and find answers to your prayers.
Serve people- start by serving your family. Then look for ways to serve others.
Look forward- Everyone makes mistakes. Remember that you can repent. After you do, you don't need to worry about it anymore. Then it's time to look forward with joy.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Faith in God and Sharingtime
Thank you all for helping us distribute the Family Home Evening kit. I would love to hear some of your success stories!
There is another opportunity coming up when you can incorporate Faith in God with the topic of sharingtime.
Week 4 in June is: The Holy Ghost comforts and guides me.
There is another opportunity coming up when you can incorporate Faith in God with the topic of sharingtime.
Week 4 in June is: The Holy Ghost comforts and guides me.
Learning and Living the Gospel Goal 3: Mark John 14:16–17, 2 Nephi 32:5, and Moroni 10:5. Discuss ways the Holy Ghost helps you.
There are 5 times throughout the year when sharing time and Faith in God overlap. I would love it if you select 3 times to implement. The next two will come up in August and October. Look over Junes sharing time and decide if you want to choose this opportunity.
Thanks for all you do!
Michele
Upcoming
June 4-1st Ward Baptism
June 11th- 7th Ward baptism
June 15-18 11 yr old Scout camp
June 19- Father's Day
June 23- Pack meeting
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Answers from an Apostle-Elder Quentin L Cook
Why should we follow Christ?
Jesus Christ is our light and life. When we follow Jesus, we grow stronger and become more like him. Following His light and example will bring us joy, happiness and peace, even if things around us are hard. We should remember Him and follow Him like sunflowers follow the sun across the sky.
Meet Elder Quentin L Cook-
When he was 15 years old, he talked with his older brother about building a testimony of his own. He decided to go on a mission when he was old enough. Later he served in the British Mission.
He set a good example for a man he worked with by not drinking alcohol at a party. That man could tell that Elder Cool was a Latter- day Saint because of his good choices.
He rescued a friend's boots during a fire drill when he was in first grade. Quentin said. "I didn't want his feet to be cold in the snow."
He and his wife, Mary Gaddie, were married in the Logan Utah Temple. They have 3 children.
Quentin was a good athlete in high school. He played basketball, football, baseball and ran with the track team.
Jesus Christ is our light and life. When we follow Jesus, we grow stronger and become more like him. Following His light and example will bring us joy, happiness and peace, even if things around us are hard. We should remember Him and follow Him like sunflowers follow the sun across the sky.
Meet Elder Quentin L Cook-
When he was 15 years old, he talked with his older brother about building a testimony of his own. He decided to go on a mission when he was old enough. Later he served in the British Mission.
He set a good example for a man he worked with by not drinking alcohol at a party. That man could tell that Elder Cool was a Latter- day Saint because of his good choices.
He rescued a friend's boots during a fire drill when he was in first grade. Quentin said. "I didn't want his feet to be cold in the snow."
He and his wife, Mary Gaddie, were married in the Logan Utah Temple. They have 3 children.
Quentin was a good athlete in high school. He played basketball, football, baseball and ran with the track team.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Friend to Friend- Sister Carol F. McConkie- General Young Women's presidencyt
Peace in my Heart-
When I was eight I saw the propet, President David O McKay. He came to dedicate a new building in Palmyra, New York. My family went to the dedication. A lot of people came too. We were all excited to see the prophet!
I was pretty small, so it was hard for me to see around all the people. But I could still feel President McKay's love. For just a minute, I saw his white hair and his kind face. I thought, This is what a prophet of God looks like. I had read about prophets in the scriptures, but this was my first time seeing a prophet or any General Authority in person. I realized that prophets are real people. And they love us! I'll always remember the love and peace I felt that day.
When I was 11, I had another experience that helped me feel peace in my heart. Stake conference was coming up and I got to sing in the stake choir. The song we sang had the words from John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
These words touched my heart and I knew that they were true. I felt the Holy Ghost tell me that following Jesus Christ helps us feel peace. Since then, whenever I have challenges, this scripture comes to my mind and gives me peace.
When I was eight I saw the propet, President David O McKay. He came to dedicate a new building in Palmyra, New York. My family went to the dedication. A lot of people came too. We were all excited to see the prophet!
I was pretty small, so it was hard for me to see around all the people. But I could still feel President McKay's love. For just a minute, I saw his white hair and his kind face. I thought, This is what a prophet of God looks like. I had read about prophets in the scriptures, but this was my first time seeing a prophet or any General Authority in person. I realized that prophets are real people. And they love us! I'll always remember the love and peace I felt that day.
When I was 11, I had another experience that helped me feel peace in my heart. Stake conference was coming up and I got to sing in the stake choir. The song we sang had the words from John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
These words touched my heart and I knew that they were true. I felt the Holy Ghost tell me that following Jesus Christ helps us feel peace. Since then, whenever I have challenges, this scripture comes to my mind and gives me peace.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Friend to Friend Scripture Power by Elder James B Martino of the 70
When my grandson Andrew was seven, his primary teacher challenged his class to read the Book of Mormon for 100 days in a row.
Andrew started reading and made it to 20 days when he missed a day. So he started over. Then he made it to 25 and missed a day again.
He wrote to his grandfather, "I was a little mad, but I tried really hard the next time. I got into the habit of reading my scriptures every night. I picked them up without thinking about it. Then I got to 100 days. When I was done, I thought, now I can stop. But my mom said I should keep reading. So I did, and I got really good at it. My brother decided he would start too. I was happy that he started so he would get into this good habit. He finished the Book of Mormon before he was baptized. My cousin also started reading the scriptures. I was happy that he did and that he is still doing it. I'm still reading the scriptures and haven't missed a day yet. Now I'm 12, and I've been reading scriptures for over four years."
But the story doesn't end there.
Andrew and his cousin come to visit Elder Martino when he was on assignment at the Missionary Training Center in Guatemala. They shared their story about reading the scriptures. The missionaries were impressed by Andrew and his cousin's commitment.
I'm grateful for Andrew's example. Not only did he inspire his brother and cousins, but he also touched the hearts of the missionaries. Imagine how many others were inspired as a result of the missionaries who followed Andrew's example.
I'm grateful that Andrew learned the importance of scriptures. The scriptures have the power to change our lives and the lives of others, no matter how young we are when we read them.
Andrew started reading and made it to 20 days when he missed a day. So he started over. Then he made it to 25 and missed a day again.
He wrote to his grandfather, "I was a little mad, but I tried really hard the next time. I got into the habit of reading my scriptures every night. I picked them up without thinking about it. Then I got to 100 days. When I was done, I thought, now I can stop. But my mom said I should keep reading. So I did, and I got really good at it. My brother decided he would start too. I was happy that he started so he would get into this good habit. He finished the Book of Mormon before he was baptized. My cousin also started reading the scriptures. I was happy that he did and that he is still doing it. I'm still reading the scriptures and haven't missed a day yet. Now I'm 12, and I've been reading scriptures for over four years."
But the story doesn't end there.
Andrew and his cousin come to visit Elder Martino when he was on assignment at the Missionary Training Center in Guatemala. They shared their story about reading the scriptures. The missionaries were impressed by Andrew and his cousin's commitment.
I'm grateful for Andrew's example. Not only did he inspire his brother and cousins, but he also touched the hearts of the missionaries. Imagine how many others were inspired as a result of the missionaries who followed Andrew's example.
I'm grateful that Andrew learned the importance of scriptures. The scriptures have the power to change our lives and the lives of others, no matter how young we are when we read them.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Upcoming
February 25th- Blue and Gold Banquet 6:30pm
February 28th- Choir Practice 5:00pm
March 6th- Choir Practice 5:00pm
March 12th- Stake Conference Adult Session
March 13th-Stake Conference 10am-12pm
March 13th-Stake Conference 10am-12pm
March 20th- Provo Temple dedication, 3 sessions
March 24th - Pack Meeting
March 26- Conference, Women's Session
Group discussions aka Sharing time
We have enjoyed two Ward Conferences and are looking forward to more in the near future. It is our pleasure to present the sharing-time message when we come. It also opens our eyes to the time, effort and struggles you may have on a weekly basis.
The February Ensign has an article entitled "Conducting a well-tuned Group Discussion" I thought I would share.
"When you lead a gospel discussion, it might be helpful to think of yourself as a conductor of an orchestra. Those you are teaching are not the audience listening to the concert. They are in the orchestra, playing their parts to create music. The conductor coordinates the musicians, brings out the best in each, and helps their music become an inspiring work of art.
The February Ensign has an article entitled "Conducting a well-tuned Group Discussion" I thought I would share.
"When you lead a gospel discussion, it might be helpful to think of yourself as a conductor of an orchestra. Those you are teaching are not the audience listening to the concert. They are in the orchestra, playing their parts to create music. The conductor coordinates the musicians, brings out the best in each, and helps their music become an inspiring work of art.
Here are several principles that will improve the discussions you lead:
Teach people, not lessons. Learners who feel loved by their teacher and by other class members will be more willing to share insights and experiences.
Invite inspiration. One of the teacher’s key roles is to direct the discussion so learners have the opportunity to feel the Spirit and discover truths for themselves. When revelation flows, all are edified—both teacher and learners—and rejoice together (see D&C 50:22).
Invite all to participate.
There are several other ways to help learners participate in the discussion. For example, you could:
- Ask them to ponder how they would answer a question before you ask for responses.
- Ask them to write their answers on a piece of paper. Then you could ask a few of them to share their responses with others.
- Invite them to respond to questions with someone sitting next to them or in small groups.
Sometimes you may have a member of the group who dominates the discussion. If this happens, you could say something like, “Let’s hear from someone who hasn’t shared yet.”
Don’t be afraid of silence. Silence may feel like a lull in your discussion, but for learners it can be valuable pondering time.
Don’t be afraid of silence. Silence may feel like a lull in your discussion, but for learners it can be valuable pondering time.
Ask meaningful questions. Ask questions that encourage learners to think deeply about the meaning of scripture passages and gospel principles. As you prepare your lesson, think of questions that will help those you teach understand and apply the truths they learn. A few well-phrased questions can make a great difference.
Listen carefully. President Thomas S. Monson stated: “[Everyone] has a story waiting to be told. Listening is an essential element as we teach and as we learn” (“Examples of Great Teachers,” Ensign, June 2007, 108).
Ask follow-up questions. When learners share insights and experiences, you might sense that they have more to share. Consider asking follow-up questions such as these: What about that is important to you? When have you seen this in your life? What does this mean for us today?
Ask follow-up questions. When learners share insights and experiences, you might sense that they have more to share. Consider asking follow-up questions such as these: What about that is important to you? When have you seen this in your life? What does this mean for us today?
Acknowledge responses. When someone gives a response, it needs to be acknowledged in some way. This can be done by making an appreciative comment about the response or by asking a follow-up question.
Keep the doctrine pure. Remember that the primary goal of teaching the gospel is not just to have a good discussion. Rather, it is to learn the doctrine so that our hearts can be changed and we can be converted. During the discussion, part of your responsibility is to ensure that true doctrine is being taught. If someone shares something that is doctrinally incorrect, you have the responsibility to state the doctrine correctly."
Thanks for all you do! You tailor each discussion to fit your Primary and for that you and the children are greatly blessed. We appreciate all you do and are continually impressed by the love and kindness you share with the children of this Stake.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Friend to Friend-Sister Linda S. Reeves
Olvera Street-
When Linda was 10 years old she went on a family vacation to California. She and her cousins were walking around looking at everything. She stopped to watch a glass blower who was making beautiful things. After awhile she looked around and couldn't see any of her family members. The more she looked the more scared she got and she couldn't find a police officer to help her. She then decided to pray. She found a quiet spot and asked Heavenly Father to help me and to see someone in her family to take her home. After she was done praying she had a feeling to stay there and she did for 2 hours. Meanwhile her family realized that she was missing and her father come back to Olvera Street to look for her. He looked all over and then he saw her waiting on the sidewalk and gave her a hug. Even though she was scared and afraid, in her heart she felt peace and calm. She felt Heavenly Father's comforting Spirit and she knew that her dad would come. She also knew that Heavenly Father was watching out for her.
When Sister Reeves was scared she prayed to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost helped her feel better. When we pray all 3 members of the Godhead can help us.
We pray to our Father in Heaven because we are his children. He created us and He wants us to talk with Him. He is always ready to hear and answer our prayers.
Jesus Christ taught us how to pray in His name (3 Nephi 18:19). When we do we can remember how much He loves us.
The Holy Ghost helps us feel peace and comfort from Heavenly Father and Jesus. He help us know that Heavenly Father is listening to our prayers.
When Linda was 10 years old she went on a family vacation to California. She and her cousins were walking around looking at everything. She stopped to watch a glass blower who was making beautiful things. After awhile she looked around and couldn't see any of her family members. The more she looked the more scared she got and she couldn't find a police officer to help her. She then decided to pray. She found a quiet spot and asked Heavenly Father to help me and to see someone in her family to take her home. After she was done praying she had a feeling to stay there and she did for 2 hours. Meanwhile her family realized that she was missing and her father come back to Olvera Street to look for her. He looked all over and then he saw her waiting on the sidewalk and gave her a hug. Even though she was scared and afraid, in her heart she felt peace and calm. She felt Heavenly Father's comforting Spirit and she knew that her dad would come. She also knew that Heavenly Father was watching out for her.
When Sister Reeves was scared she prayed to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost helped her feel better. When we pray all 3 members of the Godhead can help us.
We pray to our Father in Heaven because we are his children. He created us and He wants us to talk with Him. He is always ready to hear and answer our prayers.
Jesus Christ taught us how to pray in His name (3 Nephi 18:19). When we do we can remember how much He loves us.
The Holy Ghost helps us feel peace and comfort from Heavenly Father and Jesus. He help us know that Heavenly Father is listening to our prayers.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Stake Choir Songs
We are steadily getting ready for the upcoming choir. Each child (or family) will receive an information sheet and a CD. The songs we have chosen are I feel my Saviors Love vs 1&4 and If the Savior Stood Beside Me
1, 5&6. The kids will be given the words to the songs but I thought I'd include them here as well.
4. I’ll share my Savior love by serving others freely.
In serving I am blessed. In giving I receive.
I feel my Savior’s love, the love He freely gives me.
If the Savior Stood Beside Me
5. If the Savior stood beside me, would I comfort those in need? Would I try to show the Savior’s love in every word and deed?
Would I give to those who hunger? Would I serve more willingly
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
6. He is always near me, though I do not see Him there,
And because He loves me dearly, I am in His watchful care.
So I’ll be the kind of person that I know I’d like to be
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me.
I
feel My Savior’s Love
1.I feel my Savior’s Love in all the world around me.
His Spirit warms my soul through everything I see.
He know I will follow Him, Give all my life to him.
I feel my Savior’s love, the love He freely gives me.
1.I feel my Savior’s Love in all the world around me.
His Spirit warms my soul through everything I see.
He know I will follow Him, Give all my life to him.
I feel my Savior’s love, the love He freely gives me.
4. I’ll share my Savior love by serving others freely.
In serving I am blessed. In giving I receive.
I feel my Savior’s love, the love He freely gives me.
If the Savior Stood Beside Me
1.
If the Savior stood beside me, would I do the things I do?
Would I think of His commandments, and try harder to be true? Would I follow His example? Would I live more righteously
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
Would I think of His commandments, and try harder to be true? Would I follow His example? Would I live more righteously
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
5. If the Savior stood beside me, would I comfort those in need? Would I try to show the Savior’s love in every word and deed?
Would I give to those who hunger? Would I serve more willingly
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
6. He is always near me, though I do not see Him there,
And because He loves me dearly, I am in His watchful care.
So I’ll be the kind of person that I know I’d like to be
if I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Last Minute Substitutes
Are you lucky enough to have a
person on your Primary board whose calling is to be a substitute teacher? Especially for that last minute
we-don’t-have-a-teacher-for that-class-today panic moments? Or, if you don’t have that luxury, do you
find yourself hurrying down to the gospel doctrine class to plead for some last
minute help when you need to be setting up for sharing time? Either way, when the no-teacher-today
emergency hits, a little preparation ahead of time can help the substitute
teacher be more effective. Here are a
few ideas, which any Primary presidency could do.
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Along with the lesson manual and lesson number,
a list of the children’s names is beneficial.
Perhaps a few lists of each class could be prepared ahead and kept in
the Primary closet near the extra manuals.
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The classroom number is also good information
for a sub to have. It could be on the
same list as the children’s names.
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The time schedule is needed. A few instructions, such as “class time is
from 9:20 – 10:00, then the class goes to sharing time in the Primary Meeting
Room” could also be on the information page for the substitute teacher. Trying to teach without the time schedule is
an unnecessary challenge to the person who is helping you out in this situation.
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A couple of simple activity props and ideas for
using them would be nice as well. As an
example, pompoms made from yarn can be passed around the circle of children to
get them to respond to a question, or to tell what they have learned, or to
share a lesson related experience.
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Having chalk, eraser, paper, colored pencils,
crayons, scissors, etc. readily available may help the substitute teacher keep
the children occupied while he/she glances over the lesson material.
It’s never ideal to have to scramble
at the last minute to teach a lesson, and I sincerely hope you NEVER have the
need for these emergency preparations.
But just in case, these suggestions could make the situation better,
certainly for the impromptu teacher. May
the Lord bless you for your many efforts to teach the children.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Friend to Friend- Elder Chi Hong Wong of the 70
Wilford's Fast Offering
One day I saw my oldest son, Wilford, preparing a tithing envelope. He was probably 5 years old at the time. He didn't earn much money so I wondered why he was paying tithing. When I asked him he told me he was paying a fast offering. He didn't have much money of his own but he was still excited to pay a fast offering.
When I asked him why he had decided to do this he said, "I don't need anything, but I know others do." He knew his money would help others and he was happy about that.
This simple experience taught me a good lesson; children are in tune with the Spirit and have a Christlike love. Wilford had something he didn't need and knew it would be helpful to other people. He was willing to make the sacrifice.
Saving money is good. But my young son taught me another lesson through his example. By listening to the Spirit, we can bless the lives of others when we share what we have.
What is a fast offering? A "fast offering" is money we give to help others when we fast. We are asked to give as much money as we would have spent on the meals we skip while fasting.
How to give a fast offering?
1- Decide how much money you would like to give.
2- Put your fast offering in a tithing envelope, and fill out the form.
3- Give your fast offering to your bishop.
Who could your fast offering help? Someone who lost a job, someone who is too sick to work, families who lost their homes in a bad storm or earthquake, many others close to your home and around the world who need help.
One day I saw my oldest son, Wilford, preparing a tithing envelope. He was probably 5 years old at the time. He didn't earn much money so I wondered why he was paying tithing. When I asked him he told me he was paying a fast offering. He didn't have much money of his own but he was still excited to pay a fast offering.
When I asked him why he had decided to do this he said, "I don't need anything, but I know others do." He knew his money would help others and he was happy about that.
This simple experience taught me a good lesson; children are in tune with the Spirit and have a Christlike love. Wilford had something he didn't need and knew it would be helpful to other people. He was willing to make the sacrifice.
Saving money is good. But my young son taught me another lesson through his example. By listening to the Spirit, we can bless the lives of others when we share what we have.
What is a fast offering? A "fast offering" is money we give to help others when we fast. We are asked to give as much money as we would have spent on the meals we skip while fasting.
How to give a fast offering?
1- Decide how much money you would like to give.
2- Put your fast offering in a tithing envelope, and fill out the form.
3- Give your fast offering to your bishop.
Who could your fast offering help? Someone who lost a job, someone who is too sick to work, families who lost their homes in a bad storm or earthquake, many others close to your home and around the world who need help.
Stake conference children's choir
Senior Primary children from our Stake have been invited to participate in a children's choir for Stake Conference March 13th.
We are asking each Ward to provide a "choir correspondent" who will help deliver the CD to children participating, coordinate the children learning the songs, make reminder calls for combined practices and sit with the children on the stand during stake conference.
We are in the process of gathering a list of participants. Each Ward can invite up to 10 children. Please make the names available from your Ward by Jan 8th.
This will be a neat experience and we appreciate your help in caring it out.
Michele
We are asking each Ward to provide a "choir correspondent" who will help deliver the CD to children participating, coordinate the children learning the songs, make reminder calls for combined practices and sit with the children on the stand during stake conference.
We are in the process of gathering a list of participants. Each Ward can invite up to 10 children. Please make the names available from your Ward by Jan 8th.
This will be a neat experience and we appreciate your help in caring it out.
Michele
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