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I had a student who’s father died this AM after a long illness. I think tomorrow’s lesson will need some adjustment…

January 27, 2015

So I had a student who’s father died this AM after a long illness. I think tomorrow’s lesson will need some adjustment and I would like the class to do something kind for this family. Anyone have suggestions?
A couple ideas: Did the youth in your class know the father? Perhaps they could write experiences they had with him and how he had made a difference in their lives. It would be a comfort for his family. You could put together a freezer meal or two to deliver to the family. At times of grieving, it can be a comfort to just pull something easy from the freezer that you pop in the oven or slow cooker. And know that it was made with love by someone who cares.
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Oh wow, I couldn’t imagine. Everyone get ready to hug the student when he/she comes back to seminary. Kendra, had some great suggestions up above. If you need more time, spend each day the rest of the week doing something each day.
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I would go with some ideas but let the kids take the lead on this one. I suspect that they will have really good insight as to how to best help.
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My father died of cancer when my brothers were all young. Two were on missions and one of them was still in high school and it was the love and support of his friends that ultimately kept him from exploding with anger at the unfairness of the situation. They kept him close enough that although he started making poor choices, he never lost his connection to the church. He needs to have friends that he can express himself to without being judged and he needs love… lots of unconditional love. Especially after the funeral when things calm down. That is when he will need the most support. Cards and notes express love in a way that he can read them in private and break down if he needs to without feeling ashamed for crying in front of others. .. just my two cents based on personal experience!
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i think this talk really covered it well
www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/because-i-live-ye-shall-live-also?lang=eng

i know that you wonder why the world is still turning. it seems impossible that life is still going on when such a tragedy has happened.
one of the important things for the other kids to know is that nothing you say will make it ok. is is never going to be ok. don’t try to make it ok. you do learn to live differently. you adjust to them not being physically there. that is ok.

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D&C 42:45-46
“Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die…And it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them”

My cousin died this last year and these scriptures brought me such comfort. My class had a really good discussion about the sorrow and the beauty of death and the joy of the gospel. It’s okay to be sorrowful, in fact we should be at times. I think kids need to know that just as much as they need to know that we move forward by letting go of our sorrow and focusing on the light of the resurrection

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How about having the class look for scriptures of comfort regarding loss and trial and write testimonies or their thoughts with the scripture. They could then be put together in a book for the student.
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How about Elder Uchtdorf.
“In light of what we know about our eternal destiny, is it any wonder that whenever we face the bitter endings of life, they seem unacceptable to us? There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings.”
www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/grateful-in-any-circumstances?lang=eng

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Airplane Crash Activity

January 27, 2015 2 Comments

It’s the Activity That Kills You but Won’t Die: the Flight 227 airplane crash activity. The airplane crash activity isn’t a good activity, and know that you are advised not to perform it.  I thought I had squelched it years ago with my forum posts repeating the First Presidency letter warning members not to wear all white at activities.  But no dice…. If you’re looking for a fun LDS activity,…
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The activity that kills you but won’t die

January 27, 2015

Well, it came up again on our Seminary Teacher’s Facebook group–The Activity That Won’t Die: the Flight 227 airplane crash activity. I was astonished to see it appear on the page, actually.  I thought I had squelched it years ago with my forum posts regarding the First Presidency letter warning members not to wear all white at activities.  But no dice…. If you’re looking for a fun LDS activity, please…
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The activity that kills you but won’t die

January 27, 2015

Well, it came up again on our Seminary Teacher’s Facebook group–The Activity That Won’t Die: the Flight 227 airplane crash activity. I was astonished to see it appear on the page, actually.  I thought I had squelched it years ago with my forum posts regarding the First Presidency letter warning members not to wear all white at activities.  But no dice…. If you’re looking for a fun LDS activity, please…
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Group wall post by Amy Stuart Wolcott

January 26, 2015

#scripturemastrey Anyone have a clue to remember the key phrase and reference to these scriptures? D&C 6:36 and D&C 25:13
My class has really enjoyed the “mad fans” cards.
Ever heard the joke “Why is 6 afraid of 7?” – “Because 7 8 9!”
Well 6 no longer has to fear…
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D&C:6 Look up, God will fix. D&C: 25 Covenants alive. These come from the SM Magic Square.
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Six in French sounds like “cease”; D&C 6: cease doubt. 25: keep covenants alive
We say: “Doctrine & Covenants section 6…doubt not, fear nix.” For 25 we say, “Doctrine & Covenants 25…cleave to your covenants so you can thrive.” They work like a charm! Love, love, love SMs.
I point out that the reference 6:36 is like a face. The sixes are eyes that remind us to look unto Christ. The 3 is a nose.
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Hey I was just going to say what Lydia said! That’s what we do. Also, Keeping covenants helps you be clean in D&CD 25:13.
My kids came up with D&C6 Jesus Christ will fix and D&C 25 Keep your covenants alive.
Thoughts on Christ affix. D&C section Six. Then 25:13 my kids came up with on average people make a marriage covenant at 25 or they said the 13 looks like a hand cleaving to the iron rod.
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If we don’t cleave unto the covenants, we won’t make it to our 25th anniversary. The 13 Articles of Faith help us do that.
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Brilliant! Thanks all!
One of my students pointed out there was a street sign that said something like “drive 25 – keep kids alive” Great for D&C 25 “Keep Covenants alive”

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Learning Assessment Information

January 12, 2015

Here is the PDF of the presentation on the Learning Assessment I gave on Saturday.  I hope it helps alleviate fears about giving it.  Remember to talk to your coordinator about questions you have.  I am also linking FORM A of the Learning Assessment.  Most of the information from my presentation comes from the instructions in the form.  Find out from your coordinator if you are to use FORM A or FORM B. I will post stuff from my D&C 121-123 presentation later as […]

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