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Show v king.5 Church Edition JANUARY 2, 1943 THE DESERET NEWS, SATURDAY C)j' zJhe fropliet odeph Snittli Ward Boy Leadership Committee-OutlinOf Study miSSionarij. e The fishers of boys - . must 'irtrpver in a Jyys' ylgcg ifea JaUsuo Church. Leadership must be first found and then guided. ' 7. The fishers of boys have a gold- en opportunity, more precious than the jewels in the crown of any earthly ruler. For such a fisher may teach not only the Christian art of giving and the useful art of leading, but may following it the outline of study jof the Ward Boy Leadership Coi&mittce meet- - 6. of the Presiding Bishopric. PROPHET'S INSTRUCTIONS THE () VARIOCH DOCTRINES pAITU tomes by hearing the word of Cod, through the testimony of the sen ants of God, that testimony is always attended by the Spirit of prophecy and revelation. Repentance is a thing that cannot be ti ifled with every day. Daily transgression and daily repentance Is not that w hich is pleasing in the sight of ' Baptism is a holy ordinance preparatory, to the reception of the Holy Ghost, it is the channel and key by which the Holy Ghost wjll be administered.. The Gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, cannot be received through the medium vof any other principle than the principle vof righteousness, for if the, proposals Are not complied with, it is of no use.feut Withdraws. Tongues were given for the pur- pose of preaching among those whose language is not understood; as on the day of Pentecost, etc, and it is not necessary for tongues to be taught to the Church particularly, for any man that has the Holy Ghost, can speak of the things of God in his own "Tongue as well as tb"speakin an-- other; for faith comes not bv signs, but bv hearing the word 6f God. DOCTRINFS OF RESURRECTION AND ELECTION The Doctrines of the Resurrection of the Dead and the Eternal Judgment are necessary to preach among the first principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Doctrine of Election. St. Paul exhorts tis to make our calling and election sure. This is the sealing power spoken of by Raul in other places. 13 In whom ye also trusted, that afterye heard the word of truth, the Cospel of vour salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that HolyvSpirtt of prom- Gof! '0 LKXJyr-- t JANUARY, 1943 TEXT: HOW TO WIN BOYS Chapter 1: Fishers of Boys from the Text: QUOTATIONS - - l. Maiiy Inthe Church" have passed up the thrill of winning a boy. And the truth is that boys want to be "landed. ' " 2. The average boy is anxiously waiting for you to come and get him. Minister become - ham, it is calm and serene; and his whole soul and body are only exercised by the pure spirit of Intelli-- . gence; while the effect of the Holy Ghost upon a Gentile, is to purge out the oId blood and make him actually of the seed of Abraham. That man that has none of the blood of Abraham (naturally) must have a new creation by the Holy Ghost. In such a case, there may-li-e more of-- a pow- efful effect upon the body, and visible to the eye, than upon an Israelite, while the Israelite at first might be far before the Gentile in pure BY C. FREDRICK MARSTON, PRESIDENT, OREGON DISTRICT CELDOM In missionary activity, does an elder so favorably impress a minister that he is asked to return ... -- Another of the builders That keep building men for God! 8. Ours is a marvelous work. Ours HowIs a work fraught with many joys. The and address the congregation. boys are waiting. Some are struggling, ever, this experience was recently some drifting, floating. Will you join added to the collection of those had in and become, God helping you, fish- by Elder Leo Smith. ers of boys? While trading one morning, Elder HELPS FOR THE CLASS LEADER: encountered a Spiritualist MinSmith 1. What are the various agencies ister and upon telling him who he established by the Church to be emwas, he was invited in and asked to ployed In fishing for boys? 2. Discuss the power of example relate his message. One of the most on fishers of boys. Par important things the two discussed . 3. Demonstra e the spelling of comorning was pre existence and operation in two letters (WE) and show how this would beapplied Ao the life after death After about four the leader and the boy. .hours of intensive discussion, he at 4. Draw two circles on the black last allowed the elder to depart but board. Title one "The WorI4jf Youth and the other The World of Adults.' made him promise to return and leave a message with his congregation. He Then list in each circle the characteristics of each world, and discuss with remaiked that in 'his teaching he the class. If we are to be successful in thought that he went deeply Into the teaching boys, we must be acquainted aforementioned topics but that he with their world and know how to becould plainly see that he had merely come citizens thereof. scratched the surface. So convinced 5. Itemize on the board a long list of .good, bait to bo used In fishing for -- was he-of Latter- A sense of spirboys. Example: deep day Saint doctrine that he later said: ituality, enthusiasm, the boys point No time in my life did I ever see as of view, humor, recreation, etc. Add as many more as possible, and discuss much of a true picture of life .eternal as while I was talking witji that Morwith the class, -- . Revelation (Continued) LESSON "41 5. Jse 1. of God-(2- and" manyHfaTse" (2F Contradict former (3) .... faith,-repentanc- e; The First Comforter The Holy ' , Spirit If ye receive not the Spit it, ye shall not teach b. He shall teach you all things, - and bring all things to your re- - membrance (John 14 26) c. Teacheth the peaceable things of the kingdom (D. & CL 39.6) , d. Sent to those who fcJfe' the Lord and purify themselves (2) . (D. & C. 76.116) e. Sent to enlighten revela-- ledge . w DISCUSS: What is the law to the Church regarding revelations and command- ments to the Churchy 1. - LESSON 42 THE HOLY GHOST Read' Teachings of the Prophet 242 243, 245, Joseph Smith, pp. 9, 189; 298, 305, 30G; Doc. & Cov. 131:5,' 88.3-5- ; 76:53 54; 6812; 124:124; 132.7, 18, 149-15- 19, 26; II Petnr 1:17-19- ; John14.15-18- , (DT& C. 12I.2G) g The spirit of revelation (D & C. 8.2 3, ef..9.3'5) h. Saints receive it after faith, repentance and baptism (149) . I Has no other. effect lhan pure ' tions (215) The spirit of the devil can only bo unmasked bjrthe Spirit of Xlod (205) the humble and contrite (D. & CL 136.33) f He gives unto the Saints know- 05 There have been ministering angels In the Church which wereof Satan appearing as an angel of light (214) (1 Speak many-tr- ue things , Ghost a. Elders to preach as taught by the Comforter by the prayer of faith (D. & C. 52.9; 42 12 14) (1) To be directed- - by the -- - The Holy Ghost 21, 23. Revelation (Continued) True and false manifestations a God has ordained that no ion is to be taken but what you see by the eye and hear by the T ear (161) JllWhen you see -- a vision,. pray for the interpretation (2) If you get not this, shut it up; thers must be certainty (b) An open vision will mani fest that w hich is more im--portant t (1) There will be great manl- . f e.statIons o spirits,', both ' false and true ' b Nothing is "a greater injury to men than to be under the of a Jalse spirit when they think they have the Spirit J. intelligence it ) Powerful in expanding the mind (2 Enlightening, the under- - standing (3) Storing the Intellect with present knowledge Effect of bestowal upon one not of literal seed of v Abraham (150). L Purges out the old blood, and makes him, actually of the seed of Abraham "42) A new creation' by the Holy Ghost (1) . - -- mon Missionary. About a week later a request came In the mail for the elders to 450 to the meeting place of this group and take their projection machine and any and 42 (First and Second Lessons for January 19431 Lessons 41 Hi " of Priesthood Lesson Outline . x.: An Interested . 3, Think how the children crowded around the Christ! And every teacher and Church leader, who is human and can forget himself and who .speaks the language of youth and has hope In his soul and spring in his heart, will draw boys to him as certainly as Jesus did. 4. When we assay to go Into the boy world, we must be, true citizens- of his world. We must think his thoughts with him. 5. We live in an Eye Age. 14 Which-i- s the earnest of our- inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the. praise of His glory, that -we may be r- sealed up unto, the day- of redemption Ephesians', 1st chapter. r TJiis principle ought (in its proper place) to be' taught, for God hath not . revealed any tiling to Joseph, but what-.li- e will make known unto IheTwelve, and even the least Saint may know all things as fast as he is able to bear them.' for the day must come When no irfan need say to his neighbor, Know ye the Lord; for all shall know Him (who remain) from the, least to the greatest. How is this to be done? IHsTn bedone by this sealing power, and the other Comforter pokert of, which will be manifest by revelation THE TWO COMFORTERS" There are two Comforters spokqn of. One Is the Holy Ghost, the same as given on the dav of Pentecost, and 'that all Safnts Veceive after and baptism. This first Comforter or Holy Ghost has no other It Tis effect than pure intelligence. more powerful in expanding the mind, enlightening the understanding, and storing the intellect with present knowledge, of a man who Is of the literal seed of Abraham, than one thatjs a Centile, though It may not have half as much visible effect upon the body; for as the Holy .Ghost falls upon one of the Jiteral sect? of Abra experiences -- DISCUSS: 1. Explain that the Jloly Chost has no other effect than pure Intelligence -- other material they had to introduce themselves to thp public. Of course Elders Hansen and Smith were more so arrangefhan happy to comply-anments were made to show the films, In The Tops of The Mountains.LDue to a slight indisposition Elder Han-sen was not able to go that evening so Elder Smith called Elder Marston and the two of them took the projec-tion machine and went to meet the Reverend Barnum and his gathering. The meeting was in every way a success, after which more than an hour was spent in further explaining points of doctrine touched upon in the. lecture. The minister t? further show his interest and gratitude, gave a little talk' explaining the Mormon missionary system to his audience and - then took up his colIectTorT pIateto in a little money to give to gather these elders. In true missionary spir : it they refused to accept the contribution and left those" good people flrm-l- y impressed with the truth that the ..Gospel should-b-e preached to Air Tor" the love of the work and not for "a price:"' Since that first evening, Elders Smith and Hansen have returned several times, once to ax dinner, once to show another' slide, and another time they took the trans- cription machine and gave them the. These missionaries King of Kings. are doing an excellent job of presenting the Gospel to that group and will surely leave a great many friend3 who will know that they have heard ' the truth. d 1 pot-luc- k u p |