[Teachldsseminary] OT: Looking for idea for YM/YW activity on encouraging YM to serve missions

[Debbie Spencer]

Awesome idea!!
   
  Debbie Spencer

Mark & Carolyn Jefferson <wisjeff at merr.com> wrote:
  One thing that my daughter has been doing for the young men who were 
her friends is giving them a photo album that you can slip pictures 
into the sleeves with one quote in it. Then with each letter that she 
sends to them she sends another quote to put into another sleeve. Her 
requirements for the quotes are that they must be from a general 
authority, with very rare exception she uses only a prophet, member of 
the 1st presidency or quorum of the twelve. She types the quote up, 
then cuts it down to size, mounts it on the size of photo that would go 
into the sleeve, sometimes adds stickers or decoration, and sends it 
off with a letter of encouragement. Many of the quotes are from general 
conferences, some are from seminary or other places. She cut off a 
stack of paper to fit the picture albums so it really is a couple of 
minute "job" but it means a lot to the missionary. It is always an 
inspirational thought that she sends their direction. She has had very 
positive response from the missionaries for giving them quotes that 
they can use while preaching the gospel, while encouraging other 
missionaries, other members or just themselves. The power of the words 
of those who have been ordained as prophets, seers, and revelators.

On Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 06:56 PM, Barbara Nelson wrote:

> Oh didn't mean to help the Young Women to prepare for missions. My 
> daughter is looking for ways that the Young Women can impress upon the 
> Young Men the importance of them serving missions.
>
> President Hinckley's quote is very clear that Young Women may serve 
> missions, but are not under the same obligation as the Young Men.
>
> Thank you!
> Barbara in Il
>
>
>
>
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> Subject: Re: [Teachldsseminary] OT: Looking for idea for YM/YW 
> activity on encouraging YM to serve missions
>
> You may want to review the scripture blocks from Jeremiah before you 
> go too far on the planning. After reading and listening to some of 
> President Hinckley's quotes on girls serving missions, do you think 
> this should be the emphasis?
>
> I am just curious of your interpretation of the video of him speaking 
> and the same quote in the Teacher's Manual. I almost get the opposite 
> feeling. Although it is a worthwhile endeavor, I am not sure that is 
> what the emphasis is or should be?
>
> Let me know how you all feel as I have been struggling with this this 
> week as I have been studying for teaching this week.
>
> Sincerely,
> Tracy in Spokane
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Barbara Nelson 
>
>> My daughter is the Laurel class president in our ward. The Laurels are
>> responsible for planning this month's YM/YW activity and want to have 
>> an
>> activity to encourage the YM to serve missions. She is looking for 
>> more than
>> Missionary Prep (tying ties and sewing buttons), but somehow get 
>> across to the
>> YM that it is important to the girls that they serve missions. Since 
>> it is an
>> activity rather than a fireside, she would like at least a little bit 
>> of "fun".
>> Does anyone have any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks so much!
>> Barbara in IL
>>
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