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Unless there’s some local prohibition, there’s no reason that a Primary presidency member could not sub. It’s certainly not in the handbook.
However, remember that the Primary presidency is overseeing Sharing Time during both hours if you have a Junior and Senior Primary in your unit. It would be better to get a substitute from the children’s parents or to use another unit member.
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I would ask sisters to share experiences with their children or their own experiences sharing the gospel with friends/relatives. Many sisters have great experiences to share. If they bear their testimony of missionary work, that will help others get excited about doing missionary work.
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I have a copy. What do you need it for?
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Are you referring to the Demi Lovato song Believe in Me? This song will need to be purchased on iTunes or on CD. Remember that popular songs will probably need approval.
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Yes, only members of the presidency teach Sharing Time lessons. This was published in the new Church Handbook of Instructions in section 11.4.2 (http://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/primary?lang=eng#11.4.2)
Members of the presidency take turns conducting sharing time. This time normally includes the following elements:
1. Prelude music, a reverent song or hymn that the children know, and an opening prayer by one of the children.
2. One or more of the following: a scripture passage chosen and read by one of the children, memorization of an article of faith, a brief message by a member of the bishopric, one or two activity songs, and children’s talks that are related to the month’s theme.
3. Gospel instruction by the Primary presidency. This portion lasts about 15 minutes. Members of the presidency use the scriptures and follow the current outline for sharing time as they prepare and teach.
4. Singing time conducted by a music leader. This portion lasts about 20 minutes (see the current outline for sharing time).
5. A closing prayer by one of the children, followed by postlude music. -
Since you’re at Heber Valley (great campsite, btw), you’ll need to contact the camp to see what work they need done about the area. Typically they’ll have girls clear trails or clean up campsites.
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I used to have a section for Young Men, but in the 3 years I had it up there was only 1 post.
On this site the LDS Activities section is helpful for planning mutual. For lesson planning, the Object Lessons section is very helpful for any type of lesson. If you’re looking for handouts, try the clipart section and search by your topic.
There are about a million scout websites already.
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This is late, but generally the EFY music isn’t free. I’m afraid I don’t have any idea where you could get a hold of a digital copy.
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June 19, 2012 at 10:47 am in reply to: Comprehensive List of Changes to LDS Programs as per CHI Book 2 #244015
I thought I’d mention here to think about the First Presidency. We all know the First Presidency to be made up of the Prophet and his counselors — never secretaries. The secretaries to the First Presidency do not sit on the stand, conduct general conference or other meetings, or teach. All presidencies in the church are patterned after this one.
I hope this doesn’t make secretaries feel any less important. Secretaries are vital to the mission of the church — I’ve been one twice, and I loved it. Not being part of the presidency does not mean the calling of secretary is less important. It’s just a clarification.
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I’m afraid that I don’t know who made the original file. Any changes to the original found at lds-youngwomen were probably made by me for formatting.
I’m sorry I’m not more help.
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Fundraisers are kind of a tricky topic. You are right to hope the girls will earn money for camp, but it is not necessarily a requirement for church leaders to help them do that. It’s not the responsibility of church leaders to teach kids to work. It’s parents’ responsibility to teach their children. Church leaders offer support. Remember that “Fund-raising activities are not usually approved because expenses for stake and ward activities are paid with budget funds” and that “If funds from participants are not sufficient, the bishop may authorize one group fund-raising activity annually that complies with the guidelines in 13.6.8.” See also 13.2.8.
First you should work with your Bishopric to determine the needs of the girls in your area. Can a majority of families afford to pay for camp themselves? It sounds as if this is so, based on your description of your earlier fundraiser. If so, instruct the girls that they will be earning their own money for camp, but that no girl should feel that they can’t come to camp because of money. Ward funds can help make up for any girls with financial hardship. Let them know the amount of money they need to earn and give them a deadline.
Our ward did it right (first time I’ve ever seen it done) this year. Our bishop announced the fees for camp several months in advance. The girls were told that they would come up with money themselves in a meeting with parents. Parents were invited to ask the girls to do special chores or find work to help earn their way to camp. The Bishop let the girls know that parents weren’t gifting camp money to them — they were earning it. Girls were encouraged seek work opportunities for family and friends to earn money for camp. We did have one family with two camp-age daughters for whom money is a greater struggle. Most of us knew it, and we were ready to help out. The mother and daughters worked together and came up with ideas for work they could do, including pulling weeds and selling homemade tamales. They worked hard and were blessed for it.
If a majority of girls in your unit can not afford to pay for camp and have no hope of earning camp money on their own, you can consider a fundraiser. Fundraisers should be last ditch efforts and should be avoided whenever possible. Consider the time and effort needed to pull off a fundraiser. Is the prep time worth the return on investment? How about the time and effort on the part of families who participate? Will families be taken away from their homes for large amounts of time? Will it tap the same generous ward members you always use?
Given all that, I have seen car washes work well as fundraisers. Selling special food works, too. Weeds always need to be pulled in new gardens. Sheds need painting. Rent-a-Scout/Kid at a set hourly rate seems to work pretty well, too. Cleaning stadiums has been suggested. I’m sure others have great suggestions, too.
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I’m sorry, but I don’t quite understand the question. Could you provide some more detail?
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March 8, 2012 at 10:45 am in reply to: How to make a report in visiting teaching effectively #243474
Are you a visiting teacher making reports or a coordinator making reports to a RS president or a RS president reporting to a Bishop or stake leader?
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Okay — it’s called the Gospel Art Book. Here’s a link where you can get it from distribution:
http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product3_715839595_10557_21001_-1__195548
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Nothing like this exists. Many of the pictures in the Primary manuals don’t have the right kind of copyright release for this use. A *written* index would be feasible, however…..
The church is working on creating a clipart directory of sorts. I would hold off and see what comes out.
Also, FYI, the Gospel Art Picture kit is no longer available, but it has been replaced by the Gospel Art Kit. I find the Gospel Art Kit to be inferior to the older version because images are printed on both sides of the sheet. The pages are flimsy, and it’s difficult to flip around and use more than one picture during a lesson. The Gospel Art Kit contains many of the same images as the old Gospel Art Picture Kit plus more.
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