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Confession: Humbling Experience

So the whole purpose of Confession Wednesday is to not take myself so seriously and to keep myself humble. But here’s the thing, this pregnancy is doing that for me. I am significantly humbled every time I laugh, cough or throw-up…..which is a lot lately. 

VT With Me: November 2011 “Look Up”

One of my favorite talks in the October session was the one by Carl B. Cook, entitled “It is Better to Look Up.” Here is the handout I came up with for it. Print out the briefcase and file with the quotes on it. PDF 

FHE Weekly: Chapter 6: The Fall of Adam and Eve

Scripture, Quote or Poem: (2 Nephi 2:22-25) 22. And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in 

Confession: Sometimes I Just Need a Friend

As most of you know the church magazines are divided into age groups. The Friend is for primary age children. The New Era is for teens and the Ensign is for the rest of us. And while I do enjoy the Ensign for it’s informative 

FHE Weekly: Chapter 7, The Holy Ghost

There are a couple of  lessons on the Holy Ghost in this book. This lesson focuses on the Holy Ghost as a member of the Godhead and his purpose. Thought, Scripture or Poem: The Holy Ghost Testifies of the truth of All things Sandra Tanner and 

FHE Weekly: Chapter 8 Praying to Our Heavenly Father

Thought, Scripture or Poem: How Can I Improve My Prayers? Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Special Witness: How Can I Improve My Prayers?”, Friend, Mar. 2008, 45  Lesson: Praying to Our Heavenly Father “Chapter 8: Praying to Our Heavenly Father,” Gospel Principles, (2009) Story: Talking With Heavenly 

Conference Gathering 2011

Our 2011 Conference Gathering was based off of a the story of King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon and the theme was Gospel Principles based for use with the Gospel Principles FHE binder. With only two activities, this conference gathering is meant for tweens and teens 

Conference Gathering Pre-FHE

The Monday before general conference is the perfect time to review the Prophets of God lesson #9.  Follow the link to get fhe ideas and recipes for this lesson. It is a good way to prepare the children spiritually for the weekend and get them excited about the event.

VT With Me: Oct. 2011- Other Options

Stripling Warriors Game (Friend, Aug. 2008) Option 1 I have had the most trouble choosing a handout for October’s VT Message this month. The first thing I did was print out this board game to fit on a standard 81/2 by 11 sheet and then