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Show Victorville senior sets pace for markers p'rom. ttue Iesiciiiig Bishopric Ae a- !, && jf v.w ..vJtofcuStiaif 5awcwiiawoxt- .st'j&MaiaMSMB..Va.wo. 4 , HK The marking project assigned by the Presiding Bishopric to Aaronic Priesthood members over 21 is aiding greatly In helping readers of the Book of Mormon pick nut key passages in this book of scripture. VICTORVILLE. CALIFORNIA Duane Nielson of Victorville Wan) is setting the pace for Book of Mormon markers Aaronic among the over-21- " Priesthood members of Mojave . Stake. of special pass- Marking Book of Mormon ages-- Iff copies placed In holer and mo- - ' Y projects, assigned ...tCLAaronic Priesthood, members over 21 -throughout the Church. Duane Nielson, a priest in the Victorville Ward, has marked 168 copies of the Book of Mormon for distribution. Neil Casp, first counselor in the Victorville , Wand bishopric, believes this is a high mark In the Mojave Stake' for any single individual and thinks it would challenge any other Book of Mormon marker throughout the Church. n V rK fl "Wfc vJNWOP1 Orem 1 vVSy 4th Ward Aaronic --Priesthood members chalked up enviable record. six-ye- ' 7 , ar 31 youths win individual certificates in Orem 14th ward for their Church work during 1961. In turn. Elder Elton Taylor, a member of the West 5harom Stake high council gave a special certificate to Bishop Paramore recognizing the ward for its sixth straight year of having more than 59 per- cent of OREM, UTAH Passing out of Individual Awards to a majority of all members of the Aaronic Priesthood in Orem's , 14th Ward is becoming a habit. Bishop James Paramore proudly gave award- - eertifi-- . jcates to 21 young men of the - awards; of 12 teachers, 11 earned their awards, and of 10 deacons, thete were seven who the Aaronic Priesthood mem- bers receive their . Individual Awards. The 31 awards totaled 85 per cent of the 36 members of Aaronic Priesthood under 21 who could 'have obtained these. received awards. Bishop Paramore noted as he gave awards to the winners, that a number of the boys were receiving awards for the Him and sixth year. awards. 0114 priests, "13Tecetved - wi DuaneNielson TTTlop market " Ward Teachers Expected To Enroll Every Child Of Age In Primary Association the' hearts of little ones. They are taught why they should pray and how to pray. In the process they become conscious of the fact that when they pray they enter into the presence of God. They learn the difference between secret prayer, family prayer, group prayer, and prayer in Ward teachers are expected to work to the end of enrolling every child of Primary age in their district in Primary, The word Primary has significant meaning. It represents that which comes first. Children are taught In Primary some of those things which are fundamental th the lives of 'children. It establishes faith ls Angeles; Gate, South Ver- Union, Union Stake. We commend the Aaronic Priesthood leaders in these wards; the stake committee, and the boys themselves for for leadership Two months ago, 424 wards were recognized by the Presiding Bishopric for excellence -- at-ten- d mont, South Los Angeles,' and on honor rolls in leadership of the Aaronic Priesthood under 21. To this honor roll, 257 wards have now been added, making a total of 681 wards to date which earned the Ward Aaronic Priesthood Award. This honor Is given to the ward for qualifying 30 per cent or more of the Aaronic Priesthood, 12 to 21, for Individual Aaronic Priesthood Awards during 1961. This total of 681 wards purpose of baptism. They baptismal services in class groups to overcome the fear of being immersed. They are taught that by means of baptism they officially become members of the Church. They come to realize, that baptism is the doorway to the Kingdom of Heaven. Perhaps one of the most important features of the teachings concerning this sacred ordinance, is that following baptism. each child is his or her pilot and from that time cm is responsible to God for his or her acts. In Primary, children are 'taught what a testimony is and how it is obtained. One of the most important achievements of the Primary is its preparation of boys to receive the Aaronic Priest public meetings. 681 wards listed' hood. It also centers the attention of each boy on the importance of planning to go on a mission. There also Is the Cub Scout and Guide Patrol program for Irt Primary, children learn about the sacred meaning and in the leadership ln attaining this recognition and performing assigned responsibilities, the Presiding Bishopric stated in their message of commendation. boys. Girls receive training In Primary that is on the same high leyel of importance as that of boys. They are taught the value and importance of the gospel hi the home. In oa Page 13 . Leaders in attendancefor April Ten Stakes Leading Church Sacrament Meeting Attendance During April Ten Stakes Showing Greatest Percent of Increase In Sacrament Meeting Attendance Since Previous Month , 73 University 6.8 Alberta 3.3 East Mill Creek 3.1 East Jordan, Francisco .3.0 -- San 2.7 St Joseph 2.4 Big Horn Santa Monica 23 Palo Alto 23 13 Valley View 4 -- searning thi- recognition" for" 1961 is 200 more wards than were recognized at this same 4ime last year. This Is an alltime record for ward awards. Since applications are still being processed. - it - will - climb much higher. It is interesting to note that 13 .wards have received this honor for 10 years since the ward award program has been in effect tut y - wards include These Milwaukee, Chicago. Stake; Maywood, Huntington Park; Inglewood; Mesa 1st Mart copa; Bem, Montpelier; - Ontario, Nyssa; G unlock, St, George; Blanding, San Juan; -. . Richfield 1st Sevier; Manches- ter, South Los Angeles; South f i i'J n 1 k "c u U i It 0 tt I 'I v - ij- ) XI -- Uj x 0 i , 4 W 1 - - 'll f 4' i M 10-ye- -- t. ' Pocatello 5th Ward Award Winners Individual Awards were received by 73 girls and boys holding the Aaronic Priesthood in Pocatello 5th --Ward, West Pocatello Stake from their bishopric (front center) Melvin Parks. 1st counselor. Bishop Boyd FHenderson and George Bartschi, 2nd counselor. Advisers to deacons, Robert Egbert; teachers, Delbert" Betts; priests, Reed Armstrong secretary, Fred B. Carter; girls leaders, Ann Betts, Helen Dredge, Irent Rust, and Idefl a Nelson. Week Ending June -- 962 9,-1- |
