Racetoration
For the mother daughter activity this year we did a version of the amazing race. We called it the Racetoration. All teams were given a airline ticket as an invitation. Then they were given their first clue. Different rooms in the church had answers on the doors. They had to get to the correct room and do the task inside.…
Alzheimer’s Unit and Assisted Living Service Project
A member of our enrichment night committee works at our local assisted care facility and told us that several of the individuals there did not receive visits from family members. When they ask staff members when their family members might visit, the staff has to say they will be coming soon, regardless of circumstance. We called the assisted care facility…
Stake Women’s Conference Ideas
The classes held at the Jackson Mississippi stake activity were: ARE YOU READY? What would you do if you or a loved one had a stroke or heart attack? Learn what signs to watch for and what legal papers you need in the event of a death. What do you do when some one dies? FINDING ANSWERS IN THE SCRIPTURES…
Multimedia Family Reunions Lesson
An older sister in our unit was asked to do a family reunions lesson — she is a real go-getter, and with some help, learned how to scan photos and created a PowerPoint presentation for this lesson. She also brought in videos, photocopies, and craft samples from reunions her family has held. Lots of preparation was done beforehand, including inviting…
Bigger or Better?
Split the youth up into groups and give each of them a penny and they have to go to members (or nonmembers houses) and take out there penny and ask if they have anything biggger or better to trade them….each of the groups do this for about 45 min. (you try to go to as many houses as you can…..then…
Scripture Sharing
Each person shares their favorite scripture aloud. Everyone there marks that scripture. The person telling their favorite scripture tells why they like it. Discuss each persons choice of scripture and the stories that go along with them.
Using Camp Tools
Using an Ax Priesthood PurposeDevelop talents by learning and demonstrating camping skills. Young Women Area of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by developing life-preservation skills. People who can helpAdvisers Parents Lumberjacks Camping specialists Things neededAn ax for each youth Sharpening stone Handbook on ax use and safety Wood for chopping Chopping blocks or logs How to do it1. Teach the…
Fishing and Camping
Fly Tying Priesthood PurposeDevelop talents by learning and demonstrating outdoors skills. Young Women Area of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by developing outdoors skills. People who can helpAdvisersParentsFly-tying specialists Things neededHandbooks on fly tyingA large eye hookSilk or nylon tying threadFeather to be used at the tailWool yarn or silk floss for the bodyTinsel for ribbingHackleFeathers with straight quillsSticky waxCementViseHackle…