[Teachldsseminary] Morning Devotionals

Thu May 29 11:22:46 MDT 2008

One idea that has worked beautifully for devotionals was to focus on one SM
for the whole week. The devotional giver was chosen the day before.
Devotionals consisted of:

-  the Giver reads the SM passage,
-   then reads one of the applications on the back of the SM cards (M-Th),
-   then reads a quote from a Gen. Authority ( there are many books with
quotes from Church
          leadership listed in alphabetical order covering many principles
and topics),
-   then the class stands and recites the SM passage together.

 The Giver is also responsible for finding a hymn that relates to the
principle of the SM passage.

On Fridays, instead of reading an application  from the card, the student is
requires to look in the TG and locate another scripture that relates to the
SM passage; they will read that  in place of the application.

Even if a student forgets, it only takes them about 3-4 minutes to prepare.
Often the Giver will ask his friend to look up an appropriate hymn, or to
look up a cross-reference passage, thus getting more kids involved with
principle seeking!. It also reinforces the skill of using the great helps
found in the LDS scriptures.

For those SM passages that are very long, we might take two or even three
weeks to cover them properly (i.e. Ex 20:3-17!)
The idea is to have the class have the SM passages memorized by the end of
the year. By repeating them every day, I have found that by Friday, most of
the kids did not need to use their SM cards as a reference.

It may seem long or complicated, but it really is not. I keep a quote book
in the seminary closet, and each student has their SM cards on a ring in
their notebooks, so everything is at their fingertips!

Debra
Columbus, OH

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 10:16 AM, Mary Jane Saylor <gr7fun at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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>
>> *To:* Free Email list for LDS Seminary Teachers<teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>
>> *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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