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August 10, 2011 at 6:56 pm in reply to: What awards does your stake give out for seminary graduation? #243715
Wow — repeating all 100 scripture masteries on cue is awesome! I’ve never heard of that before. Great idea!
I have heard of the President’s Award. You can read about it at John Bushman’s site:
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An excommunicated member can not visit teach. A never baptized member — I have no idea.
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LOL. Mercy’s sakes, yes. We have a HUGE list of ideas for VT Conferences. AFAIK, it’s the biggest online:
http://www.mormonshare.com/relief-society/visiting-teaching-workshop-ideas.php
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July 27, 2011 at 2:56 pm in reply to: Youth – less time at activities and more time for family #243742
I responded to this question here:
http://www.mormonshare.com/forum/where-to-get-copies-of-first-presidency-letters#comment-2373No directive instructing members to have only one youth activity per week has been given. Leaders have been instructed:
“Priesthood and auxiliary leaders must endeavor to strengthen the sacredness of the home by ensuring that all Church activities support the lives of individuals and families. Church leaders need to be careful not to overwhelm families with too many Church responsibilities.” (CHI, 1.4)
and also
“Leaders ensure that activities strengthen the family rather than compete with it. Some activities can be family centered, giving families opportunities to participate together. Activities should support parents by teaching their children to be faithful followers of Christ. Leaders also ensure that activities do not become so numerous that they put undue burdens on members.” (CHI, 13.2.2)
Some localities limit the number of youth activities to one per week, but this is a local leadership decision. If you feel that your family is being overwhelmed by church activities, you may consider discussing your concern with a leader.
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One thing worth noting, I suppose, is that a “sufficient” number of priesthood must be present. No specific number is stated. At least two adult leaders must be present, however.
It’s not stated, but I’m certain the two adult leaders must either be of the same gender or married. The *absolute* minimum, therefore, would be a married couple hosting a yw sleepover, or two women leaders with a “sufficient” number of priesthood present and sleeping elsewhere.
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No directive instructing members to have only one youth activity per week has been given. Leaders have been instructed:
“Priesthood and auxiliary leaders must endeavor to strengthen the sacredness of the home by ensuring that all Church activities support the lives of individuals and families. Church leaders need to be careful not to overwhelm families with too many Church responsibilities.” (CHI, 1.4)
and also
“Leaders ensure that activities strengthen the family rather than compete with it. Some activities can be family centered, giving families opportunities to participate together. Activities should support parents by teaching their children to be faithful followers of Christ. Leaders also ensure that activities do not become so numerous that they put undue burdens on members.” (CHI, 13.2.2)
Some localities limit the number of youth activities to one per week, but this is a local leadership decision. If you feel that your family is being overwhelmed by church activities, you may consider discussing your concern with a leader.
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In order to understand the reasoning for this (or any) decision of this type — by that I mean non-doctrinal — all you need to do is ask up the food chain. You should follow the directive of leaders in your area, but you certainly can ask for more information on why a decision was made so that you can understand and follow it wholeheartedly, especially if you have concerns.
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Here’s the woven heart craft link
http://www.mormonshare.com/lds-clipart/woven-heart-valentine-1I’ll fix the bad link. Thanks!
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Well…. I’m working on it. This is my first year to teach Seminary, and I’ll be posting ideas as they come along. You can read my blog at
http://www.jennysmith.net/blog/jenny-smith-1to see where I’m at right in planning.
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This question is describing the organization of a Relief Society in which the sisters were separated into two groups — one group of married sisters and one group of single sisters. The user is asking why the Relief Society is no longer separated into these groups and wishing for the separation to occur again to better meet the needs of single sisters.
Well, first off, a grouping like this — separating the sisters into two societies of married and unmarried sisters — is unusual. Perhaps this was something done in your local area. I have not seen Relief Society split up in this way before. You may ask your local leaders why your relief society is no longer separated in this way. I expect you will find their answers informative.
To answer your question, yes, the Relief Society President does preside over both married and unmarried women. Single sisters and married sisters have met together during Relief Society since the very first meeting in 1844 in Nauvoo. It is right and proper for married and single sisters to meet together at church for lessons. Our homes may be different, but all women need the spiritual lessons from Relief Society meetings. We all need the experience of other women in different circumstances to make us stronger and more empathetic.
I could speculate a little more on this, but with the language barrier, I best not… :)
I suggest that you ask your local leaders for the reasoning for this change. I think you’ll find they are able to answer your questions regarding this local practice better than we can.
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Aquí está la traducción de babelfish.yahoo.com de la respuesta antedicha: Esta pregunta está describiendo la organización de una sociedad de la relevación en quien separaron a las hermanas en dos grupos — un grupo de hermanas casadas y un grupo de solas hermanas. El usuario está preguntando porqué separan a la sociedad de la relevación no más en estos grupos y desear para que la separación ocurra otra vez para cubrir mejor las necesidades de solas hermanas. Bien, primer apagado, el agrupar como esto — separación de las hermanas en dos sociedades de hermanas casadas y solteras — es inusual. Quizás éste era algo hecho en su área local. No he visto a la sociedad de la relevación dividirse de esta manera antes. Usted puede preguntar a sus líderes locales porqué separan a su sociedad de la relevación no más de esta manera. Espero que usted encuentre sus respuestas informativas. Para contestar a su pregunta, sí, el presidente de la sociedad de la relevación preside mujeres casadas y solteras. Las solas hermanas y las hermanas casadas se han encontrado juntas durante sociedad de la relevación desde la primera reunión en 1844 en Nauvoo. Correcto y apropiado para que las hermanas casadas y solas se encuentren junto en la iglesia para las lecciones. Nuestros hogares pueden ser diferentes, pero todas las mujeres necesitan las lecciones espirituales de reuniones de la sociedad de la relevación. Todos necesitamos la experiencia de otras mujeres en diversas circunstancias hacernos más fuertes y más comprensivos. Podría especular un poco más en esto, pero con la barrera linguística, I mejor no…:) Sugiero que usted pida a sus líderes locales el razonamiento para este cambio. Pienso you’ hallazgo del ll pueden contestar a sus preguntas con respecto a esta práctica local mejor que podemos.
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The wristbands were an exclusive product offered by me, and regretfully, they have all sold out. 2012 mutual theme items will be available on this site by the end of October. Like last year, orders placed before December 1, 2011, get huge discounts.
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This is a great attitude — I wish all felt in our hearts that serving where we are called is an honor. For some, though, it’s not a matter of where we serve, but how frequently that causes the trial.
Again, let me say that I know of no official written source stating that is prohibited or inappropriate for young women to teach in Primary, though it is my opinion this should be done very rarely. If you know of a source, please post a link to it so that we can all be edified. Any decision to have subs should be made in counsel with the Bishopric or Branch Presidency.
These ideas on RS announcements in other auxiliaries are great! I love the chalkboard one!
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We have occasionally had the YW sub in Primary as a service for the RS as well, and the question of propriety comes up. While I agree that it shouldn’t be a regular occurrence, there isn’t anything in the handbook prohibiting YW from subbing in Primary. I have also been unable to find anything on the Church’s website either.
It’s unfortunate that the Q&A sessions from the Open House leadership trainings aren’t published online or broadcast. I suspect the information Deaunna is referring to came from one of those annual Open Houses in Utah. I have no idea if this stuff is policy or not. Remember the “no personal progress at mutual” directive from the Open House a few years back? That’s gone. “No Personal Progress Leaders” — also not in the handbook, but provision is left for specialists to be called.
While I agree that YW should not regularly sub in Primary, I don’t know of any official written instruction flat out prohibiting it. I would say anything that comes from “Church headquarters” must have a written source, or it should not be considered general policy or referred to as such.
Great suggestions on how to involve sisters in other organizations in RS, everyone! Keep em’ coming!
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This website is awesome because there are so many leaders willing to share. Thanks for the shout out!
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Try this link:
http://www.mormonshare.com/node/326/history-of-the-young-women-organizationI can’t remember if I put the dates of the colors or not….
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