We had a busy Sunday; Cassie shared with us what she is working on for Personal Progress, Faith#1 Learn about faith from the scriptures and living prophets. Read
Hebrews 11,
Alma 32:17–42,
Ether 12:6–22, and
Joseph Smith—History 1:11–20. Read two general conference talks on faith. Exercise your own faith by establishing a habit of prayer in your life. Begin by saying your morning and evening prayers regularly. After three weeks of following this pattern, discuss with a parent or leader what you have learned about faith and daily personal prayer. In your journal express your feelings about faith and prayer.
We have a few Young Women working on this particular Experience, And Sister LeBow added that she to is working on this particular experience as well.
In Our Lesson, We were reminded that the Purpose of the Young Women Organization is to help each YW “Come unto Christ” (
Moro. 10: 32). By following the Savior’s example and teachings, she can fulfill her mortal mission and return to live with her Heavenly Father. (GH of I pg211)
And in the 1st section of the Doctrine & Covenants we learn of the Things that we can do to help us come unto Christ and reach our Eternal Potential (
D&C 1: 17-30 specifically)
Follow the Prophets, we find their teachings in the Scriptures, Conference, Church Magazines, In For the Strength of Youth, and in our Lessons, and in many places, if we seek them we will find them.
Trust in the Lord
Strengthen your Faith; We more clearly understand a principle of the gospel as we live it. For example we are commanded to pay our tithing, and as we live this principal by paying a full and honest tithe we will see the blessing in our lives. We then will be able to testify of it. Use the For Strength of youth as your Guide, Focus on the things you would like to improve, And as you Live the Standards your Testimony will grow! At Youth conference Bro. Walker told of a Seminary challenge, Each Student challenged them selves for the coming week,some examples were: to listen to appropriate music, or not watch TV, wear your Sunday Clothes to school(Keep in mind this was in Cardston), each student was able to chose for themselves. We have decided to give our YW the Same opportunity for Growth. This week they were challenged to think of the Young Women who were not in our meeting, and to think about them, and pray for them. Also to come up with a Way to reach out to them, and show them that we are thinking of them and that we Love them. There is a poster on our board in the YW room for them to sign up for a weekly challenge, to give some accountability, so come on in and Check out how our YW are growing.
Remember and Honor Sacred CovenantsBe an Example of the Word of God to all the World. This is a great one for Self Evaluation. What is my example to those around me?
In his Book Standing for Something Pres Hinkley talks of Civility (maybe take some time to read the entire chapter):
“Civility covers a host of matters in how one human being relates to another with basic human kindness and goodness. Civility requires us to restrain and control ourselves, and at the same time to act with respect towards others”(pg60).
He Concludes the Chapter” Caring for others, seeing and reaching beyond our own wants and comforts, cultivating kindness and gentility toward others from all of life’s situations and circumstances- these are the essence of civility, a virtue to be admired, a virtue to be acquired”(page 67)
At baptism we take upon us the name of the Savior. Are we kind and do we show goodness to others? How is our self control? Do we act with respect towards others? All others, not just those we like?
“Imagine how our own families, let alone the world would change if we vowed to keep faith with one another, strengthen one another, look for and accentuate the virtues in one another, and speak graciously concerning one another. Imagine the cumulative effect if we treated each other with respect and acceptance, if we willingly provide support.”(Pg 57)
Keep the Commandments
Repent
Learn Wisdom through the Instructions of the Lord; At New Beginnings Each Young Woman Received a Book of Mormon, Our Hope is that your testimony will grow as you read the Book of Mormon, and learn and understand the things of the Lord. But first you must open the book. Sometimes it may seem over whelming to do all that is required for personal growth, but like drops in a bucket, they all add up and eventually overflow. And here is where we introduce our Reading Chart. Each week when you come into YW’s you will be able to add stickers to the Chart, Our Hope is that you will be able to see all the Good, and Progress that you and your sisters are achieving. For everyday you personally read from the Book of Mormon, not seminary, not family scripture study but when you sit down and open your scriptures yourself and read, please place a Pink Sticker on our Picture. When you say your Personal Prayers, Please Place a Blue or Green Sticker on our Picture. When you do a Service for Someone, Please place an Orange Sticker on our Picture. And anytime you do something that displays your Integrity please place a purple Sticker on Our Picture.
Remain Humble (and thus strong)
Build up the Kingdom
We learn that in
D&C 88: 119: We are to “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing and establish a ... house of order” And with that in mind we focused on preparing for our Mutual Activities.
We were able to plan for May, For Mutual May 11 & 18 We are developing a skill: we will be sewing sweat pants. It is a 2 part activity. We will be shopping for Material on the 11th. No money is required as it will be provided for out of the YW budget. And the 18th we will be cutting & sewing. If any Moms or Dads wish to come and Help out on the 18th that would be Much appreciated!
And on May 25 We will be Providing Service for the patrons at the Salvation Army. You may help contribute to the meal by preparing a batch of cookies, or goodies, or providing some fruit, or anything for our meal. You can make it ahead of time and freeze it, and bring it on the night!
We are still in need of some ideas for the next few months. So hopefully you were able to give it some more thought. post your ideas in the Posting "Mutual Ideas" comment box.
