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?