[Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals

[Cathy Greenwood]

How does everyone get the kids there on time to do a devotional. Seminary starts at 6:15 and my two kids are there, of course. Two brothers show up (usually) by 6:20. The other 5 kids dribble in over the next 15 minutes, or don't come at all. So how do I handle it if the person assigned devotional is late or absent?


From: dnas1 at msn.comTo: teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.comDate: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:00:22 -0600Subject: Re: [Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals




I have begun the past two years with my students "introducing" the scripture mastery scriptures with the glue-ins from Bro. Alford's resources. This gives my newbies a chance to learn the format for devotionals, Song, scripture, thought, testimony or personal observation, and opening prayer for the day. I usually go to the little books that have a thought for the day style, I have found them for each of the standard works. In the fourth quarter, I have the students pick a scripture anywhere from the scriptures. We use Bro. Alford's glue-ins a lot, so there are usually extra thoughts or quotes available. I have tried to get some extra pre-class preparation by having a file with devotionals in it, but I haven't had much success, especially if there is a lot of preparation-aka handouts- to make. I also schedule myself in the rotation. It gives the kids a break, and then I can do hand-outs or anything else I feel we might need. I only have 4 students, so having me take a day is alright with them. I have also asked my Branch President to stop by with a devotional. This was great, he liked it and so did we. You could have YM/YW leaders or parents that can help too.
 
Sharon Haynie
EMS-Del Norte   CO

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From: Debra Woods Hamilton 
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I got the idea to use the NT Scripture Mastery Magazine Ads as springboards for devotionals - students could pick a card - like the day before, or on Fridays for the whole next week - and tell what the photo brings to mind and how it applies to their own life.  Even on the day of, it can be an impromptu thing if they haven't prepared.  The ads are in our store.DebraPeter & Kerryn Hugo wrote:> Ours have improved no-end with the introduction of trading cards this term. > It is the only thing they can get 2 cards for. A 2-Card Devotional consists > of a pre-chosen hymn that relates to the devotional. Our kids are mostly > using For the Strength of Youth, a New Era or True to the Faith for the > foundation of their devotionals, then they have to Explain, Share, Testify > about what they have shared. One girl uses a little book with quotes from > President Hinckley as her springboard.>>> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Henry & Donna Parry" <hpdp_1 at tds.net>> To: <teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:48 AM> Subject: Re: [Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals>>>   >> I am looking for ideas on improving our morning devotionals. Does anyone >> have any ideas?>>>> _______________________________________________>> FREE teachldsseminary email list sponsored by Latter-dayVillage.com>> teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>> http://latter-dayvillage.com/mailman/listinfo/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.com>> or http://tinyurl.com/bemmh>>>> List archives at >> http://latter-dayvillage.com/pipermail/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.com/>> or http://tinyurl.com/7dpqf>>>> List FAQ:>> http://latter-dayvillage.com/support/users/kb.php?category_id=3 >>     >>> _______________________________________________> FREE teachldsseminary email list sponsored by Latter-dayVillage.com> teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com> http://latter-dayvillage.com/mailman/listinfo/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.com> or http://tinyurl.com/bemmh  >> List archives at http://latter-dayvillage.com/pipermail/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.com/> or http://tinyurl.com/7dpqf >> List FAQ:> http://latter-dayvillage.com/support/users/kb.php?category_id=3>>   _______________________________________________FREE teachldsseminary email list sponsored by Latter-dayVillage.comteachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.comhttp://latter-dayvillage.com/mailman/listinfo/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.comor http://tinyurl.com/bemmh  List archives at http://latter-dayvillage.com/pipermail/teachldsseminary_latter-dayvillage.com/or http://tinyurl.com/7dpqf List FAQ:http://latter-dayvillage.com/support/users/kb.php?category_id=3
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