| OCR Text |
Show Ptes Dermont Madsen of the Moroni Stake submits thi prize winning essay of n re cent Moroni Seminary public peaking contest, and the accompanying picture of Gwen Anderson, who gave the talk, and the graduating pupils of the Moroni Seminary. Tjir . - V I ( BY GWEN ANDERSON Seminary Student, Wales, r ' Utah 7 A3-- I travel along the straight and narrow path often re- MORO:I ftTAKy SEMIAP,Y STUDENTSJX..1944 under B,.AAjChllds, prlncipal, areeen above, left to right, as follows: first Ua Christensen, KarmTCliriseh5en7H'arvey'5radsen, Louise Glenn Dale Arial Anderson,-Lerow. I Bailey, Washburn, Nunley, ferred to as the road of life, find many Guide Posts 'which Helen Olsen, Dee Edmunds, Janice Olsen, Janet Crowtber John Price, El Dean Van Bnren; second row, Le Nee Curtis, Verda help me keep away from the Draper, FayeuMorley, Zulla Jensen, Electa Robertson, La Donna Draper, Mary Anderson, Nola Jensen, Lola Simpson, Ada footfalls and Crevices which en- Everltt, Loyola Jensen, Grace Peterson, Fern Cloward; third row, Leola Jnstinsen, Eloise Crowther, Calvin Borenson, Edna Cook, danger the winning of the Gold-- n Grant Jensen, Ethelyne Allred, Principal B. A. Childs, Garvene Faux, Donald Sorenson, Ethel Christensen, and Edice Hansen. , reward at the end of the loads of comfort in talking over really care about the suffering what I want, a mission but Into these things I could prepare road." God. King David received as punish-me- n the world where I can bring myself for the mission I was When I came upon the earth the whole matter with for the sins he committed. this blessed gospel in all ItS to fulfill in the years to coine. Yes, the conversation was a bit y felt I but They meant nothing whatsoever glory to those who are ignor- - With always and eager eyes shining much better and I knewod to me. They were just stdries ant of It. v heart I took up my journey. I and nothing more. I didnt realBut I was not heard what I said. now that at the end of know Time began to pass quickly ize that they were recorded to only 18 years oldi. , What a disis something real and road he But then the and I found more Guide Posts. give me advice and help me on appointment. fine me, for everyone waiting -realfte came into view. next Guide Post Keep the Word of Wisdom." the road of life nor did I lives as who they should. I found Its meaning in Primary, that maybe because I read one It said Prepare for your misAs I again begin my Journey Sunday School. Here I learn- of these stories I could give my sion now. Whatever could that ed more about God and His be- posterity strong, healthy bodies mean. Then I remembered the with renewed courage I utter Please, dear God, other things I had seen along a prayer. loved Sonr Jesus, and my faith- and clean minds. to Commandcontinue The soul give me strength the Instilled in teachers ful way. my know I .that through didnt , the spark of desire. Desire to the teachings of this book I ments and the Word of Wis- and courage and dont ever take By doing away the Guide Posts. go forth In the world and dis- could become the woman that dom." Of course. cover things to know more and God Intended I should be. Nor more about God and His Son, did I know they would help me the Christ. to select a mate for this mortal I had been on the road for life and for the life after death. ""NUR stake covers a territory Primary regularly, Mrs. Clark and girls . perhaps twelve short years-- I Another very important that is 85 or 90 miles from said. As these boys had quite a stretch behind me Guide Post came Into view. one end to the other. One of do not understand English, they meet in special classes which but the path wound up and up Boldly inscribed was the Book Is far up are our Chuichupa, wards, taught by teachers who can before me and with eagerness I of Mormon." All my life I had set forth, to find what fate had heard of the wonders of the In the mountains and is reached speak Spanish. These teachTe in store for me. book and how it was given to by traveling part wayfcby train ers are for the most part labormissionaries who turned or I found my problems were the Prophet Joseph Smith and the rest by automobile CWEX ANDERSON of Wales, ed in the Mexican'Mission, she Utah, wins Moroni Seminary getting larger but I found more through revelation. But I had other means. However, we explained. Whenever there is climb Guide Posts to too. for these taken help granted just peaking contest. well to keep in a special program or conference over them.- - One of thfcfnbst I leafed through the pages manage pretty I began my long journey over important was labeled The oLtljs wondrous book I really touch with our five wards and sponsored by the Primary the the years into eternity. The Holy Bible. I knew all about became interested. I read one Mexican Branch. So stated Mexican children participate, admuch do while I didnt the Bible! Why should that be about how the Nephites and Mrs. Rita B. Clark, president of rendering their parts In Spanfirst was I because such an important Guide Post? Lamanites came to the new con- the Primary Association of the ish. They attend and 'greatly vancing perhaps entertaintoo busy eating and sleeping I thought tinent and how the Nephites Juarez (Mexico) Stake, when enjoy the parties and ments which are to-a given by the I knew all the stories about were destroyed. And the promstrong, healthy my way called at the office of the Primary. Mrs. Clark reported she the which Delilah and and Ruth the copper-skinneto ise given Samson, body upon body the foundation of my own little Naomi, and I knew all about Lamanites of once again becom- Primary General Board recent- that many people had become world was to rest. King Saul and the great King ing white. Much information ly. When stake quarterly con- interested in the gospel through I few next the David. But I didnt know the came to me from this book. ference Is held, she said, the this participation of the Mexyears During d advanced quite a way. Ilearn-emorals of these Stories were di- And suddenly I woke to , the stake board members of the ican boys and girls. As there is practically no comto be at least a bit more rected at me. They are exam- fact of just how blessed I was various auxiliary organizations mercial entertainment in the learned workers I me for with to ward their meet this have to with into follow, been bora ples Independent. examples the aid of - my loving par- of the truth and justice, of Church. in special meetings held at "colonies, the entire social and ents to talk, walk, and also love and hate, examples of punBut another thought entered times which do not .conflict recreational life of the people to pray. The first Guide Post ishment received by those who my mind concerning all those with the regular conference ses- is centered about the Church, had loomed up before me. I refused Gods council given less fortunate people, those sions. Written instructions are she said. Mrs. Clark is the wife of Bryfound that when I heeded guid- them, in the Ten Command-ments- who were not Latter-daSaints. also sent out to the wards. are lookthere ant I doance in some childish problem had time to I the could What these At Clark, superintendent of the Why present always help Church Schools at Colema, when Mom and Dad couldnt ed upon these stories as merely people know whai I had learn- approximately 50 seem to help much, I received stories of other people didnt ed. Why a -- mission! Thats Mexican children who attend Juarez, Mexico. e ' one-side- 5 , ri Primary President Reports is d T y - non-memb- J Melcfrizedelc Lesson 22 Lesson 21 THE NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE Text: pp. Topics:. God and Nature. . The Principle of Life in the Universe. A Universe of Law. Discuss: How does Mormonistn explain the order of the universe as evP denced in nature? As evidenced in the organization of man? Is the universe orderly, or, do 'we merely say it is? What evidence can the class offer towards visualizing the universe as being orderly or disorderly? What is the meaning of eternal law in Mormon doctrine? Is" It a static concept? Or, does eternal imply growth and development? Is eternal law a type of lawl.Boes eternal law change? If so, how? What is the value of a doctrine of eternal ' law? 65-6- "develop-ing-or-growing- P9t 8 Juno 3, 1944 Priesthood-Outlin- L THE APPLICATION OF UNIVERSAL LAW r Text: pp. Topics: Application of the Concept oi' Universal Law. Applied Science. Unity of Man with Nature. Mormon "Social- - Science. The Task of the Saints. Discuss: How may we account for the development of modern technology In view of the doctrine that the principles underlying recent developments always existed? If nature Is governed, or may be controlled, by proper use of underlying principles, what of men and social processes? On p. 71 President Taylor There are certain eternal laws says: 69-7- that have - existedirombeforathe For June, 1944 e individual, but produce a good society, a Zion, the kingdom of God on earth. Priesthood Is. the organizational factor ch society. What limitations are placed on priesthood In applying the Mormon social science? - What is the ultimate task? In some groups, the Suggestion: class may desire to spend two or more lessons on these topics. In other one The material may be may suffice. treated in this flexible fashion in accordance with past Instructions. Discuss: In view of President Tay- Lessons lors over-ai- l distinction between secular approaches to truth, and the Mormon philosophy, how may we criticize John Deweys statement that the function of philosophy is to criticize" beliefs? Why are some religious notions absurd, according to President Taylor? Answer his question, p. 75: IS there a way, of arriving at a knowledge of the tlilngspertaining to mans eternal .What Is "the myth of modernity? Is . all- - nature ynder law? Is man under law? if It Is true that man exists under law, what' is mans basis problem, or, what are hls basic prob- in-su- 23-2- 4 PHILOSOPHY, SCIENCE, RELIGION: THE SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE . Topics: The Search Text: pp. for Knowledge. The Limitations of Sec-- " ular Hypotheses and of Deduction, Fact, Theory, and Inference. The Religious Nature of Mankind. Approach to Deity.' TheAbeurdity of SomeReIIgiousNo- tions.Tha .Necessity of Subjecting Be- lief to Tests and Criticism. Christianity Will Bear Hopest Investigation, etc. The Myth of - Modernity, Intelligence and the World Philosophy. Mormon 73-8- foundation of the world ... for the building up ot . , , Zion." The gospel," of course, is the Mormon social science, which, we believe,' if accepted and applied will not only beflefit the Philosophy ggr -- wet-fare- ?" lems? J 'i- - - t |
