Virtue of the Week: Example
Article of Faith: 10TH "We believe in the literal gathering of Israel, and in the restoration of the ten tribes, that Zion, the New Jerusalem will be built upon the American Continent. That Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and received it's paradisaical glory."
Scripture of the Week: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in Heaven." Matthew 5:16
Quote #1: "Freedom and light have never been easy to attain or maintain. SInce the war in Heaven, the forces of evil have used every possible means to destroy agency and extinguish the light. The assault on moral principles and religious freedom has never been stronger. As Latter-Day Saints, we need to do our best to preserve light, and protect our families and communities!" ~Quentin L. Cook
Quote#2: "If we both live and proclaim these principles (of the Gospel) we will be following Jesus Christ, who is the true LIGHT OF THE WORLD. We can be a force for righteousness in preparing for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!" ~Quentin L. Cook
SCHOOL DEVOTIONAL: The children were introduced to people and events where members of the Church have been a light in a dark world. They were reminded that the light in them can bring others to a knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that through their testimonies and good works, that they will be a light to others bringing them to the path that would lead them to happiness here on the earth, and to eternal happiness with our Savior and Father in Heaven! We talked about how light and darkness cannot coexist, and that the light is brightest when seen in the darkness, so that their examples of goodness are very obvious to the people who are around them in this dark world. They were encouraged to choose now to be on the Lord side and to share what they know in preparation of our Savior's 2nd coming!
February 26, 2011
Creative Minds Field Trip!
The field trip to Creative Minds was a HUGE success! THANK YOU TO AMY CHASE AND ASHLEY JOHNSON FOR DRIVING!!! They all LOVED it! What a wonderful place to take your family. They have many "sections" for creative play. They have a pirate ship, a Tuacahn stage (complete with costumes), a grocery store area, Staheli Farms, Sunset Tires-where you change a tire, work on an engine etc., a fossil dig, science area and more. They also are putting in a "space ship" and asked me to consider helping them in creating a school area! We will be excited to help them put that together! I heard several children ask their parents if they could go back.
February 22, 2011
SERVICE, THE LORD'S HANDS ON EARTH
Virtue of the Week: Service
Article of Faith: 9TH "We believe all that God as revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God."
Scripture of the Week: "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
Quote #1: "Along your pathway of life, you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save." Thomas S. Monson
Quote#2: "We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness~be they family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with a mandate to serve and life up His children. He is dependant upon each of us!!" Thomas S. Monson
What a great week we had discussing the topic of service and discussing the ways that each of them can serve each other and those around them. We showed the children the movie "The Mailbox" and they each wrote a letter to someone who they know, who they thought could use a little attention and love. We talked about how even the simplest acts of service, like giving someone a smile can really lift another person's spirits. The children loved the quotes by President Monson!
Article of Faith: 9TH "We believe all that God as revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God."
Scripture of the Week: "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
Quote #1: "Along your pathway of life, you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save." Thomas S. Monson
Quote#2: "We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness~be they family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with a mandate to serve and life up His children. He is dependant upon each of us!!" Thomas S. Monson
What a great week we had discussing the topic of service and discussing the ways that each of them can serve each other and those around them. We showed the children the movie "The Mailbox" and they each wrote a letter to someone who they know, who they thought could use a little attention and love. We talked about how even the simplest acts of service, like giving someone a smile can really lift another person's spirits. The children loved the quotes by President Monson!
February 12, 2011
Greek Banquet!
We had a great time listening to each other's Ancient Greek style Myths and Fables and feasting at our Greek style banquet. The majority of the children decided that they are very grateful for cow milk, and didn't love the goat's milk, but most loved the olives and the goat's cheese! A HUGE thank you goes out to all the parents who helped make this fun event possible! What would we do without our amazing LYA families!? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
The Glory of God is Intelligence!
Virtue of the Week: Love of Learning
Article of Faith: 8TH "We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly, we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God."
Scripture of the Week: "....seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea seek ye out of the best books words of widsom; seek learning even by study and also by faith." D&C 88:118
Quote#1: "We are in the school of mortality and keep learning and we do not expect to cease learning while we live on this earth; and when we pass through the veil, we expect still to continue to learn. We might ask, when shall we cease to learn? I will give you my opinion about it: NEVER, NEVER!!! ~Brigham Young
We spent this week talking to the kids about the importance of checking into THEIR education and realizing that the education that they receive needs to be not only for this life but also for eternity, and an education that helps them to fulfill the mission for which they were sent to this earth. We taught them that there are clues to what their education should be. They need to follow their hearts and pay attention to their talents and interests to help them on their path.
We also had a great time listening to each other's Ancient Greek style Myths and Fables and feasting at our Greek style banquet. The majority of the children decided that they are very grateful for cow milk, and didn't love the goat's milk, but most loved the olives and the goat's cheese!
Article of Faith: 8TH "We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly, we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God."
Scripture of the Week: "....seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea seek ye out of the best books words of widsom; seek learning even by study and also by faith." D&C 88:118
Quote#1: "We are in the school of mortality and keep learning and we do not expect to cease learning while we live on this earth; and when we pass through the veil, we expect still to continue to learn. We might ask, when shall we cease to learn? I will give you my opinion about it: NEVER, NEVER!!! ~Brigham Young
We spent this week talking to the kids about the importance of checking into THEIR education and realizing that the education that they receive needs to be not only for this life but also for eternity, and an education that helps them to fulfill the mission for which they were sent to this earth. We taught them that there are clues to what their education should be. They need to follow their hearts and pay attention to their talents and interests to help them on their path.
We also had a great time listening to each other's Ancient Greek style Myths and Fables and feasting at our Greek style banquet. The majority of the children decided that they are very grateful for cow milk, and didn't love the goat's milk, but most loved the olives and the goat's cheese!
February 5, 2011
Be True to the Royal that is in You! It is Your Destiny to SHINE!!
Virtue of the Week: Self-Worth
Article of Faith: 7TH "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healings, interpretation of tongues, and so forth."
Scripture of the Week: "The Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature....for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for the man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." ~1 Samuel 16:7
Quote #1: "All that you need is deep within you waiting to unfold and reveal itself. All you have to do is BE STILL and take the time to seek for what is within and you will surely find it." ~Eileen Caddy
Quote#2: "Be Yourself!! If you water yourself down to please people or to fit in or to not offend anyone, you will lose the power, the passion, the FREEDOM and the joy of being uniquely you!! It's much easier to love yourself when you are being yourself." ~Dan Coopersmith
We spent the week reminding your children who they are, and "whose" they are! We talked about being true to what they know is right, and being true to themselves, and the "royal" that is in each and every one of them! We also reminded them how each of them are perfectly unique and wonderful, and sent here with certain talents, interests, and abilities, that are perfect for the unique and individual purpose for which they were sent to earth. We showed them examples of young people who have embraced who they are, who have embraced their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses and have gone on to do tremendous things to bless the lives of others, including a 19 year old boy who has gone to Honduras 11 times since he turned 14 and has helped with a boys orphanage there. He has individually raising approximately $150,000 for the orphanage. We also talked a lot about how looks/appearance does NOT determine who you are or your worth to God and the world!
Article of Faith: 7TH "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healings, interpretation of tongues, and so forth."
Scripture of the Week: "The Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature....for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for the man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." ~1 Samuel 16:7
Quote #1: "All that you need is deep within you waiting to unfold and reveal itself. All you have to do is BE STILL and take the time to seek for what is within and you will surely find it." ~Eileen Caddy
Quote#2: "Be Yourself!! If you water yourself down to please people or to fit in or to not offend anyone, you will lose the power, the passion, the FREEDOM and the joy of being uniquely you!! It's much easier to love yourself when you are being yourself." ~Dan Coopersmith
We spent the week reminding your children who they are, and "whose" they are! We talked about being true to what they know is right, and being true to themselves, and the "royal" that is in each and every one of them! We also reminded them how each of them are perfectly unique and wonderful, and sent here with certain talents, interests, and abilities, that are perfect for the unique and individual purpose for which they were sent to earth. We showed them examples of young people who have embraced who they are, who have embraced their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses and have gone on to do tremendous things to bless the lives of others, including a 19 year old boy who has gone to Honduras 11 times since he turned 14 and has helped with a boys orphanage there. He has individually raising approximately $150,000 for the orphanage. We also talked a lot about how looks/appearance does NOT determine who you are or your worth to God and the world!
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