"Pudding" your shoulder to the wheel

Stake Youth Leadership Training

ALL YOUTH are invited...especially all Young Women class presidencies, all Young Men quorum presidencies; all adult YM & YW presidencies; and bishops/branch president.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH
4:30-6:30 PM
At the stake center prior to the
stake youth activity at 7PM
Pizza will be provided

THIS WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE ADULT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHEDULED ON 10/15 & 11/19

A message from Kathy Facione

Hi Everyone!
Just a reminder about the Coat Drive for our next Humanitarian Activity. When you are doing your fall cleaning and finding coats that are too small, etc. please think of the coat drive. The coats don't have to be new, but they do need to be clean and in good condition. You can bring them to church Oct. 11 through November 15th and give them to Mary Hatch or a member of the Relief Society presidency. Have a great week!
Love,
Kathy

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Ward Wars

Parents of Youth

Online Youth Conference registration is up! This should be a fun experience for the youth. All youth ages 14-18 are invited to attend youth conference. It will be held on June 19th and 20th at the stake center. The web address to register is: http://2009bhyc.eventbrite.com/. This is a password protected site. The password is: temple.Official registration started and will close on May 17th. After the youth register, there are two (2) pages that they need to print. These need to be signed by them, their parent, and Bishop/Branch President. This signed form should then be submitted to one of the YW presidency. We hope that this online registration will make things easier for everyone. We are happy to receive any feedback you have about this so we can improve the process.Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about Youth Conference 2009 or the registration process.

The Walled Lake Ward YW Presidency,
Judy Heneka [YW President]
Julie Leidich [1st Counselor]
Jessica DaBell [2nd Counselor]

Bloomfield Hills Youth Conference

May 2009 Calendar

March 10th YW Activity

Lesson 8

March 3rd YW Activity

Lesson 9

Feb 24th YW Activity

Lesson 7

MARCH 2009 CALENDAR

YW Camp Changes

Lesson 5-6

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WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK INTO A MIRROR?

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Describe an apple seed:
Small, brown, ugly, doesn't usually catch your eye, throwaway, etc…

Some times you may look at yourself and think those things. But a seed is a continual process. Seeds grow, becomes a tree, and produces more apples.We are also a continual process; we grow, become stronger, get married, have a family: motherhood, and so on.

You can experience joy at any stage, but today focus on joy in potential. Think about the joy of where you are at right now:

· Being in Young Women’s
· Sisterhood
· Experiencing new things
· School
· Friends
· Getting to know my to-be-friends
· Getting closer to others…

PERSONAL PROGRESS BOOK

Divine Nature #2

1. Read the “Proclamation to the world” (Being a mother)


2. Proverbs 31:10-31 (Virtuous Woman)


3. Read a talk on womanhood: “The Joy of Womanhood” –Margaret D. Nadauld-

It is important to be happy now by making correct decisions and by following Jesus Christ. We must do that now, not at some future time when our present problems may be solved or when our dreams and wishes may come true. In this world of trials and challenges, that idealistic time may never come. True joy and peace are available at any time of life to all those who live as their Heavenly Father wants them to live.The gospel guides and blesses our lives by helping us understand our divine roles and potential as women.

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Laurel Retreat Invite

YW CAMP 2009

Lesson 4

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LIGHT KEEPERS

(Elaine S. Dalton (center), president; Mary N. Cook (left), first counselor; and Ann M. Dibb, second counselor)

"Being an 'example of the believers' is not easy. It takes daily effort to remember who we are and what believers do. We would like to invite you to do three things every day that can give you strength and help you be an example to your family and friends. As a presidency, we are doing these things—100 percent of the time. Would you be willing to join with us?

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"We invite you to smile because you are on the earth at this incredible time when the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored. You have been taught by a prophet of God that the good people of the world will be drawn to you to the degree that you “are seen as distinct and different—in happy ways.

"Think what would happen if thousands of young women like yourself did these three things daily!

"Many of life’s lasting successes are built on a foundation of doing small things consistently over a long period of time. These three things are small and simple, but remember, “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). We know you will discover the blessings of doing these three things daily. And if you forget one day, you can start again the next day.

"We testify that if you will pray, read the Book of Mormon, and smile daily, you will be blessed for your efforts and you will be an example of the believers—a young woman who can make a difference in the world."

Have you completed your commitment card?

Lesson 3

Come Follow Me:
Verse 1: If we choose to follow the savior we will have his companionship
Verse 2: You will gain knowledge and truth in Him
Verse 5: Follow Him unceasingly; prepare for your trials
Verse 6:Obey His words throughout eternity and we will recieve many blessings and more

How Can We Follow His Example?
(The Young Women divided into two groups)

GROUP 1:

1) Caring; John 6:3-14 *Danyelle*
2) Knowledgable; Jesus teaching at the Temple 12 yrs. old *Candeleria*
3) Patient; *Candeleria*
4) Forgivness; Mosiah 26:30 *Tracy*
5) Good Listener; *Wi*

GROUP 2:

1) Sinless; Mattew 4:1-11 *Riley*
2) Caring; *Brooke*
3) Forgiving; Mattew 18:22 *Haley*
4) Obedient; Luke 22:42 *Briana*
5) Patient; Proverbs 14:29

The High Acheiver, "Wo is me."

A girl was complaining to her friend about all the things that she has to do and go through. Her friend responded, "How about trying to live 24 hours as if Christ were right next to you, seeing all that you do."
The girl agreed to the suggestion. The first incident was when she had to set the table for dinner. The girl realized the table clothe that she was setting out was soiled from the night before. "Hmm, if Christ were here...I better lay out a new table clothe."
The second incident was when she and her brother started bickering to one another. "I bet if Christ were here he wouldn't want us to bicker." So the girl decided to play nice with her brother.
The third incident, people at work were being mean by picking on her. "If Christ were here he would be patient, so I should be patient too."
After the 24 hours had past, the girl realized that she was happier during that time. She realized that when becoming more Christ-like she was happy.

"If we keep reminders of Christ in our lives, we can make choices that He would want us to choose so that we can be happy too." -Jessica DaBell-

Below are the words that Sister DaBell has on a tile decor that she keeps in her home as a reminder:

CHRIST
IS THE CENTER OF OUR HOME
A GUEST AT EVERY MEAL,
A SILENT LISTENER TO
EVERY CONVERSATION

CHALLANGE: Live 24 hours as if Christ is in your presence the whole time.

Lesson 2

“Maybe if I concentrate more on the scriptures I would dream about them.” -Julie Leidich-

When you dream, what do you dream about?

As a young missionary, Elder Orson F. Whitney (1855–1931), who later served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, had a dream so powerful that it changed his life forever. He later wrote:

“One night I dreamed … that I was in the Garden of Gethsemane..."
-Jeffrey R. Holland-

List of scripture readings:

John 3:16-17
John 14: 6

D&C 76:40-421

Nephi 22:12

Mosiah 3: 17-18

What Does the At-one-ment Mean?

(The separation of Adam and Eve, Adam’s Transgression.”)

(1) PHYSICAL DEATH (2) SPIRITUAL DEATH

*Unconditional Gifts*

Because of Christ’s suffering and death and resurrection, two
gifts were given to us (1) Resurrection and (2) Reprieve through
Adam’s transgression.

*Conditional Gifts*

1) Faith in Christ

2) Repentance

3) Baptism

4) Gift of the Holy Ghost

5) Endure to the end

Eternal life is what we will receive if we follow these conditional gifts

"I Heard Him Come," is one of Sister leidich's favorite songs; composed by Jeff Goodrich. Below is a link to the song. This version is sung in two languages.

"I HEARD HIM COME" -Composed by Jeff Goodrich

Light Keepers

************Click HERE for music and free downloads************

Lesson 1

Sister Heneka asked for the young women to make a list of 'ideals' of a father and daughter:

Ideal Father:

1. Explain Perameters
2. Constant
3. Supportive
4. Provides Needs
5. Patient
6. Loving
7. Understanding
8. Listens

Ideal Daughter:

1. Obedient
2. Respectful
3. Supportive
4. Grateful
5. Patient
6. Loving
7. Understanding
8. Helpful

Not only do we have a father on earth, but we also have a heavenly father; we are a daughter of God.

Heavenly Father "nurtured and knows us and taught us well."

Job 38: 4-7

God's love for us: Eternal and unchanging. What are some blessings we have that shows His love for us?

YW responses: He sent us to earth so that we could return for him. He also sent His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, so that Jesus could atone for our sins. That way, it would be possible for us to return to Him.

Heavenly Father provides:
John 14: 16-18----Comfort
Jacob 4: 10---------Counsel
Mathew 7: 7-11---Help & Understandment
John 3: 16----------Everlasting Life

If we know that we are daughters of our Heavenly Father, we'll look towards Him for quidance.

"The truth is... man is a child of God-a God in embryo. ...That man is a child of God is the most important knowledge available to mortals." (Marion G. Romney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1973, p. 136; or Ensign, July 1973, p. 14).

"I would charge you to say again and again to yourselves, ... 'I am a [daughter] of God' and by so doing begin today to live closer to those ideals which will make your life happier and more fruitful because of an awakened realization of who you are." (Harold B. Lee, in Conference Repot, Oct. 1973, p. 10; or Ensign, Jan. 1974, p. 6).

You can improve your desire for Heavenly Father by:

Praying -----(diligently & often)
Obedient ----(follow His teachings)
Service -----(missionary service, daily missions, act of service towards those in need, etc.)
Goals -------(set a goal or several, write down what you need to do to accomplish them)
Values ------(Young Women Values) etc.

You can show your appreciation to Heavenly Father by:

• Praying
• Love one another
• Keep Heavenly Father in your life a constant
• Understand Him
• Forgive others
• Repent etc.

Remember, struggling is part of life on earth, a test.

Ways to learn from Heavenly Father:

• Daily scripture study
• Stake presidency
• Prophets
• Attend church each Sunday
• Tithing
• Fasting etc.

Come near to Heavenly Father-D&C 88: 63

Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

I AM DIVINE

I looked in the mirror the other day--

"You are divine" I heard a voice say

My eyes were wide with much surprise,

"Oh no I'm not, just see my eyes.

They're much too small, I wish they were blue.

"The voice came again, "You are joyful and true."

I looked at my neighbor with such a sigh,

"You are so thin!" was my weak cry.

She seemed quite stunned, then said to me

"Things aren't always what you see,

I'd give anything if I were you

For you are righteous and truthful too."

I picked a book up off the shelf,

Then knew I couldn't live with myself

I promptly put it in its place,

then felt the Spirit taking place,

"I knew you'd pick the one you should

You thirst for knowledge--That is good!"

I told my brother, "It's not funny,

You are so rich with money!"

He said, "I'm rich, that much is true

But I would rather be like you.

You're honest, good and always kind.

People like you are hard to find."

It took a while but I caught on,

And soon my list of wishes was gone.

How blessed I am from up above

With God and friends and joy and love.

No money can buy these gifts of mine

I'm a daughter of God, and I'm divine!

(Author Unknown, from "Very Valuable Values for Young Women", Vol. 2, pg.17)