Righteous Round-Up YW Camp Idea
Based on “And then shall the righteous shine forth in the Kingdom of God.” Alma 40:25 Each unit/level decorates area in western or country theme. Also, they can each select a name for their “Company” (Bunkhouse Beauties, Cutey-Pie Corral, Western Warriors, Sagebrush Sweeties, etc.) The Mess Hall is the Chuck Wagon, the main campfire area is Horseshoe Court, meals are…
Island Paradise YW Camp Idea
Based on “… the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise” Alma 40:12 Each ward is an island (Hawaii, treasure island, gilligan’s island, coney island, fantasy island,) Workshop Ideas: “No Man is An Island” (unity, sisters in Christ), “Tropical Storms” (Overcoming the temptations of Satan), “Never a Deserted Island” (Prayer,…
End of the Year Seminary Auction
Today we had our end of the year auction and pizza party. We had a blast. It took very little preparation and the students seemed to really enjoy themselves. Here are the few easy steps: 1. Determine Each Student’s Brigham Bucks.I’ve found the simplest way to add up each student’s “money” to spend during the auction is to use the…
Family History Mother/Daughter Party
we had a “mixer” game where we had the girls bring a current picture of themselves and a picture of their mom at the same age the girl is now. The pictures were mounte onto construction paper with numbers on them, then pinned to a bulletin board. Each girl and mother was given a paper with a list of the…
Seminary and Scripture Mastery Teaching – A Year in Review
Now that my seminary school year is finished (yours still may be going), it is time to review several items so that I can analyze my teaching and any areas of focus needing help for next year. Here is a link to the Teaching Emphasis that CES needs us to use as we work with our students. To be able…
The Final Day of Seminary
Well, today was our final day of seminary. I actually was up all night, trying to get everything just so. Not recommended! [weak grin] But I was excited, because I’d prepared a “scrapbook movie” DVD to showcase the spiritual growth the students had made this year. The DVD contained a ten minute “scrapbook” movie for the seminary kids to distribute…
The Book of Mormon – the big finale
[example of class work] As the students walk into the classroom each morning, they find a question waiting for them to journal about. We have done this every morning of the year. Not only does it help bring a spirit of quiet in preparation for our lesson, but I am always writing questions (or at least trying) that point the…
Moroni 8, 9, & 10 – The Big Promise
How to finish off The Book of Mormon in a big way? I’ve been puzzling on this for some time. The answer came in a surprising way. My husband, as part of his highcouncilman duties for the stake, had the assignment to attend the singles branch – and for once, our entire family went with him. What a privilege this…
Awesome Activities for LDS Church members
