[Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals

Thu May 29 08:16:18 MDT 2008

First Sister Clinton, my son is serving in Kaiserslautern and just loves the
members there.  He tells us he gets a lot of member support as a missionary
so thanks!

Second with regards to tardy's when I was asked to be a seminary teacher I
asked my older children what would have made seminary better for them.  My
eldest daughter said, "Don't criticize the students who are late.  My
teachers always made me feel so bad after I made a tremendous effort to get
there I would always wonder why I came."  So my policy has been to welcome
them into class and help them catch up to where we are currently, something
like, hey thanks for coming so glad to see you (I usually welcome each of my
students each morning) I had comments from them that they really appreciated
this. Out of my 27 students only one didn't end up trying harder to be
there. And if the student assigned to give devotional wasn't there at the
beginning, we moved it to the end or a member of the presidency always had
one in their pockets too.

MJ Saylor, EMS Valparaiso Indiana

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 7:42 AM, Bob & Becky Clinton <clintonr at greennet.de>
wrote:

>  ALWAYS start on time, even if you sing the hymn by yourself.  When the
> person giving the devotional is missing I "buy" a devotional, using the
> afore mentioned trading cards, or a dip into the candy jar.  I always note
> tardies on my roll sheet.  Students aren't penalized for them, but I let
> them know at the beginning of the year that tardies are a reflection of
> integrity and dedication.
>
> I've overcome the urge to "reboot" whenever someone comes in.  It's just
> too disruptive.  We carry on and merge the newcomer into the discussion.
> Pretty soon they get the hint.
>
> Sally forth.
>
> Becky Clinton
> Kaiserslautern Germany Military Stake
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Cathy Greenwood <rkgreenw529 at hotmail.com>
> *To:* Free Email list for LDS Seminary Teachers<teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>
>   *Sent:* Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:48 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals
>
> 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.com
> To: teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com
> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:00:22 -0600
> Subject: 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Debra Woods Hamilton <debra at latter-dayvillage.com>
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 28, 2008 5:59 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals
>
> 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.
>
> Debra
>
> Peter & 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?
> >>
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