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Show a , ' 10 , .;11. til. It 4 - f PRESIDING , - BISHOPRIC'S L. Granite Stake Achieves rril 18 Standard Awards ... , , FOB THE SECOND consecu' tive year, all wards in the' Granite stake have achieved the Standard Group award. , Noteworthy' is the fact that in 11148-- 49 girls :otr,the stake achieved the Individual Certificate of Award, as compared with,175 girls who received the award-f- or 1947.. The increase in- - this stake it noted generally apparent throughout the Church. It is expected that . many more young women will qualify for this recognition in - - . - ., , , , . girls, representing attendance r e e or d a ranging from one to six years. By wards they are:- - Meets Ward: Joy Trauffer, six years f Pearl Trauffer, four years; Gloria Trauffer, two years; Sarah Curtts, Nola Goff, and Ards Wetzel, onebeir. Fairview Ward: Joan,RMIng, two years, and Miriam rankhauser, one year. Wells Ward: Betty James and t ..... ,o'- - ' ' is';,!' r,, ie . 4e , , . ' 4 - ,:' 16 1 :' ' ,. . ' ' '" 'I kk . ,' - : : '' ,,,' , i.... ,':. . I '.5rt,. , .4.' ) Ward Youth Léodershi Outline of Study , -- 1 Fahryary 1949 TEACH THE TRUTH Prepared for the Presiding Bishop. by Lee A. Palmer KVEIT TRACIIIIK in the Church is under Dolma obligation to teach the truth and nothing but the truththe word of the Lordthe gospel of Jesus Christ. . What about personal opinions? Good, provided they square With truth. A teacher in the Church betrays his trust who teaches anything at variance with truth. Know what you are talking about whenever and wherever you teich. Wisdom b, perhaps, as much In evidence in your silence when you do not know, as it is in your most eloquent demonstration of knowledge. It is more honerable to admit you do not know than to cut uncertainties and vicious doubts in the role of truth.. Recently a young woman rose in fast meeting to bear her testimony. When she had testified of the goodness of the Lord, she said, in effect, "On behalf of the young people, I plead with our leaders and our teachers to teach us the gospel of Jesus Christ. or in the philosoWe are not interested in your personal opinions phies of men, we want the truth." Here is your challenge, teachers. Can you, will you, measure up? Teaching robe Dectrine President Joseph 7. Smith warned against the teaching and preaching of false doctrines: Saints, the preaching of false doc"Among the Latter-da- y trines disguised as truths of the gospel, may be expected from people of two classes, and practically from these only; they are: "FirstThe hopeless ignorants, whose lack of intelligence is due to their indolence and sloth, who make but feeble effort, if indeed any at all, to better themselves by reading and study; those who are afflicted with a dread disease that may develop into an incurable malediz-lazines- s. ones, who read by "SecondThe proud and who intorprol by rules I their - the temp of their oVal conceit; own contriving; who have become a law unto themselves, and so pose as the mole judges of their own doings. More dangerously ignorant than the first. "Beware of the lazy and the proud; their infection in each case is contagious; better for them and for all when they are compelled to display the yellow flag of warning, that the clean and uninfected may be protected."Gospel Doctrine, p. 373. Jesus denounced the false teacher and commended the teacher of truth: 'Whomever therefore shall break ore of these least cornmandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, at in the sdonrotineven."matt. the same shall be called - ng 5 : 19. - a The Power The Prophet Jpseph Smith attributed his great power to the teaching of truth: "In relation to the power over the minds of mankind which I hold, I .would say. it is in consequence of the power of truth In the doctrines which I have been an instrument in the hands of God of presenting unto them, and not because of any compulsion on my part."Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith', Ix. 341. A Premise to Teachers late President Speaking of "The Dividends of Teaching," the to the teachers thought-provokipromise a Z. Grant made Heber of youth: "There is no dividend that any human being can draw from bonds or stocks, or anything in the wealth of the world, that compares with the knowledge in one's heart that he or she has been an instrument in the bands of God of shaping some life for good. And I can promise the righteous teachers of our youth that as the years Conte and go they will gather 'dividends of thanks and gratitude from the children whose lives they have been the instruments in the bands of God of shaping for good." 3. Gospel Standards, p. THE CHURCH NEWS, JANUARY 26, 1949 - . ng 157-16- Truth, , 1 : ,, ,....,,,, , ; 4- 44- , N, ) , , I 1' a. t i4 . 1 ,...4 : I V1-,, Aaronie Priest.. hood members from North Hol:" lywood and Studio Wards,- - San' Fernando Stake, recently opent four exciting days in Mexico as part of a trip,awarded them-the ward bishoprks: .by Those- - who ii ,. .,. EIGHTEEN ' ( . t ,f , , ',1,' 4 Exciting: Days in Mexico' 1 '''' v x 11 'Boys Spend , I qualified-fort- '' 11. e , trip maintained a -- -.. he 75 per cent average attendance at Priest. hood and sacrament meetings ( -LtnianillorlOurAWIM in 1048, paid tithing, gave 411111(;a14;,ilinollonibililials011ananami I,- talks, and participated in welfare and service projects. THE JOYS OF EATING IN CAMP-- The boys, accompanied by North Hollywood andStudio Wards (San Fernando five members of the MelchiStake) fete ikaronic Priesthood members with four-da- y zedek Priesthood, left North Mexico trip Hollywood in the rain 00 morning of December rt. , Camping equipment and personal belongings were packed Into a large truck, while the ,..., ' rode in a car, a jeep, and boys , , ,I, the truck. ,, ..,. I I t . The - rain - cleared - eiOle , long and the 200 mie trip , ,,,,:s. 1. ,, down the coast of California, with lunch at historic old San k , Clements, proved interesting. 1 74:.4:, , :', Camp was set up at Mission about 50 miles Into Beacb, ( Mexico on the old highway to Enaenada.. Located near a lit. Us fishing village, the boys spent much of their time In hunting for shells, shell fish, abalone, and pima clama..The abalone were made into 'teaks II and served for breakfast while ' A MEXICAN FISHERMAN the class furnished the makings for delicious --clam- chowder. With "Winking" box near a fishing village Berlin Whitaker of Studio City Ward was chief chef. ' ' t litAyr.,.lt,-- , - , , 4. ,, Utilizing the jeep, the traVel--, "4":,,,,,iwAtz:',' .;, ere were able to explore many ', ( ,,-- 441 , ; Z ?.), ,, sand dunes and beaches. The , ;'. ' 'k'l .: f c 1 7 '. , days were spent playing footi k,,..4 ,,. , ';', ,.,., , , .1 ,, , . , , , ,-, ball, 'swimming. and fishing. ;,, ,,, :, 1 , 1 ,,.. The evenings, after dinner, were devoted to games and t :" of- .SI,:1 ' i 1 ,T' singing. Some of the Inhabi tents of the nearby fishing vil ote," , .1,,,7;,,- ,,Ilk. late visited the camp. i , , ,, - 4, ; , 1 e ' ' 4,- ,"" . . Aoroole Priesthood , '' .7:lot - .. ! . ,IF : Aili.l. .... '. J 1 1 - .4 4 , , . ,T j Jo .1 -, $- - A ---- ,t - fr -- r - - - ... , ,,.. ,.. .. , 1 ' - ' . - icfr . four-year,-1- 00 four wards of Granite stake,' have established 100 per cent , It D .,"eral.p1454,0.0,4Py. '114"".1"10 ........,., ,-, , .0 ,... . --- .. . - Sixteen Marilyn Palmer, two years each; Patricia Richini, ,,one year. Nikki' Park Ward: Patricia Bischof and Gladys Durtschl, two years each; Catherine Hardman, 'ion Linke,. and Marlene Markerome year,each. .' ( OF SPECIAL NOTZ is tbe per cent attend:ince record of Pearl Trauffer. Pearl looked forwarcrldlurtnibroken attendance record for 1948 (her fifth consecutive year) however, an append!- ' citis operation put her in the hospital one Sunday evening after sh had attended Sacrament meeting. She could not be at MIA that Midweekbut was in Sunday School and Sacrament meeting the Sunday her operationfollowing . The Presiding Bishopric recognize the importmice of the faith and devotion which has urged the young people of Granite 'take to maintain their loyalty to themselves and the Church. , , : , , ' ' . , - kr , ,. ., , PAGE , , . ' - . qi- . , ( , - 4 , . , ' --- ' . , - i it, ' :' ,,,4., ''"'''':- . . , , i 0 .. ,...g... e - k , 3- - ''. , , ,, c Aor-oni- 11,..4,..4,',...,.............,....,,..,..4,.,...,...,...t...,..........,...,,,,....,,,.4 ,...k.,,,...,44,,,..,.,,,,,,.... GATHERING PISMO CLAMS On Mission Beach in Old Mexico Priesthood Absentee Record Cards Mailed .,.,. f Leaders: can You Top This? ZAST JORDAN ITALIC glances backward and reports the following accomplishments during 1948 in promoting the program for the adult members of the Aaronic Priesthood. of the brethern Twenty-si- x were advanced to the Melchizedek Priesthood. Of this number, nine accompanied by their families went to the temple; one is on a mission; ten are serving as assistant group advisors; two are active In scout work; four are officers in Elders' quorums; one is a stake committee member; one moved from the stake; even are active in attending ward meetings; two are occupied with more than one ward position. For the month of December 1948, two wards reported' 80 per cent activity among the adult members of the Aaronie Priesthood. One ward reported 20 per cent attendance at Priesthood meeting; another ward reported 15 per cent attendance at Priesthood meet-One conference for the adialt members and their wives was held In 1948, one banquet and program, and one summer outing. The Bishopric Presiding compliment those responsible for such worthy. results. We are impressed with throe features of the program. Pirst, the number advanced to the Melchizedek Priesthood. Second,: the In the Aaronie Priesthood to a continuation of activity in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Third, the variety of social events. We invite other stakes to record their accomplishments in the work with the adult members of theAaronie Priesthood. ity A suffix At the new combination Abseatee port and Return Envelope form, to be used in contacting Aaronie Priesthood members 12 to IL each month, who are living away from home, has been mailed to each bishop. the sample tompanying form is a letter and order blank for the bishop'. um In ordering this item. IMMEDIATELY upon the return of the order properly filled out and signed, your request will be given prompt attention. -- Monthly Report Books Mailed , Stoke Presidents, Bishops DURING THE FAST few days the following annual supplies were sent to stakes and wards throughout the Church. A. To Stake Clerks: Monthly Report Book for Stake Committees On L Ward Teaching - L Aaronic Priesthood. L Adult Members of the Aaronic Priesthood Latter-da- y Saint Girls B. To Ward Bishops: Monthly Report Books For Tithing, Statistics and Ward Account 2. Fast Offering and Welfare s Ward Teaching I Aaronic Priesthood S. Adult Members of Aaronic Priesthood 2 S. LDS Girls Ward Committee l'RE DAILY MAIL Is bringing numerous requests for these supplies. Therefore, the Presiding Bishopric urge all stake prod- - P dents and ward bishops to distribute these supplies at once to the respective officers who make up monthly reports on the dude. ' i nated activities within the Church. t , Loge Seven-- C . . I |
