Friday, June 7, 2013

The Priesthood and the Youth. + The Second Coming: Great or Dreadful


"Our desire to share the gospel takes all of us to our knees, and it should, because we need the Lord's help."
—Neil L. Andersen, "It's a Miracle"





12-13 Year Old Preview
How can I participate effectively in councils in the Church?
The Lord’s Church is governed through councils. Under the direction of priesthood leadership, leaders counsel together for the benefit of individuals, families, and the Church. Effective councils invite full expression from all council members, who seek to be united and guided by the Holy Ghost to build the kingdom of God. Learning how revelation is received in councils can help us participate effectively in council meetings, including presidency meetings, bishopric youth committee meetings, and family councils.


 We will invite the youth to share their experiences participating in council settings in the Church, such as class and quorum presidencies or bishopric youth committee meetings. What did they do to prepare for the meeting? What did they do to participate? How did the council help accomplish the Lord’s work? We will show the video “Participate in Councils.” and will invite the youth to look for key elements of a successful council. Finally we will  role-playing participating in a council by assigning each class member a role to play, and ask them to choose a topic that they could counsel together about, such as how to help the members of the ward understand the importance of reverence or modesty.

16-18 Year Old Calendar
·         June 9 - Bro. Wall - "Why is it important to follow the counsel given by priesthood leaders?"
·         June 16 - Sis. Hooper - "How do women and priesthood holders work together to build the kingdom of God?"
·         June 23 - Bro. Wall - "How can I use stories to teach others about the priesthood?"
·         June 30 - Sis. Hooper – TBD


June 9 Preview – 

Outline: "Why is it important to follow the counsel given by priesthood leaders?"

Using the scriptures and Elder Oaks' talk "Two Lines of Communication" we will discuss the importance of priesthood leaders in the church and in our own spiritual development and relationship with our Father in Heaven.  We will also discuss class members' experiences with following the counsel of priesthood leaders and blessings that they have received.


Gospel Doctrine Preview

Lesson 21: “Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come”


The Doctrine and Covenants provides a wealth of information about the Second Coming, the events that will precede it, and the thousand years of peace that will begin when the Savior comes again.

Read D&C 29:9–1134:7–1245:44–5449:6–7133:46–53. What do these passages teach about the Savior’s Second Coming?

The Savior’s Second Coming will usher in the thousand-year period called the Millennium. What will life on earth be like during the Millennium? (See D&C 45:58–59101:23–34.) How can this knowledge about the Millennium be a blessing in your life now?

What can you do in your life now to prepare for the Second Coming? (See the scripture chain below.)

Scripture Chain: Preparing for the Second Coming


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