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Show Ward Teachers Message For Novembe r; .1945: 'Service IFie depres.sion, a bishop - s.nd tiis sons were, planning how to meet a difficult obligation. FatlureTo meet thesame would mean financial ruin. As theystudied thcirjiear exhausted resources, ene-o- f the this remark-ihis father,.;! we: pvyRING sons-mad- e o onljHiacLa part of whatyou oversubscribed on the new chapel it would be easy. Here was sf Challenge! How would the father answer? Carefully he reviewed in hisjuind how theirJnvest-ment- s had failed. Then he said, The bank, has'eiosed, our stocks andbobds a re worthlessTXlie livestock-property may be lostto us; but the chapel still stands with no depreciation.--Furthermore,- it contributes' largely to a service that " I am trying to render to this coinniututiT.- - This serviceiakesa lot of my time but it pays dividends in friends and inJLhe joy it brings to both themand me. " " an HcredS not attitude at always Frequently-Ldisplayed 7 Saints are ter-da- y called upon to contribute to the building of new THE STENQUIST FAMILY NAME is well represented in these brothers and cousins in the two chapels, but do they cohsider the dual nature of the blessings they deacons quorums of the Tremonton Second Wa rd, Bear Riyer Stake. ' Reading from left to may receive?. It Is upon service that the emphasis of true living should be placed. The world recognizes and remerribers only right; Norris, Floyd, Richard, Leland, John and Wayne. those-whhave been useful to Social trends that bear influence today, often lead to over-- " --1indulgence in ease and pleasure seeking. Pleasure from the standpoint of diversion and wholesome recreation is necessary in- Howeveryif indulged into- - an-- excess, -- it usuallyereates-a- n satiable desire for more, that is only satisfied so long as it is being" realized. Card playing, daily attendance at movies, partying in There are ""some details In 1945 taverns NOVEMBER. and cheap dance halls with their attendant ills, reading of connection with the adminiworthless novels and magazines; andworst perhaps of all cheap of sacrament the which stration TEXT:" HOW TO WIN'BOYS. by Roscoe Gilmore Stott. the squandering of time in doing nothing. Such living stains the are brought to our attention -past, dishonors the present, and darkens the future.' through suggestions" from 7 vaTOPICS AND QUESTIONS CHAPTER 17 - In contrast it has been said that The highest of distinction rious parts of the Church. USE AND ABUSE OF NOVELTY" 1. The suggestion relates to is service to others. Service usually denotes devotion to a cause with an objective that carries beyond the present the breaking of the bread in twn in to the interest ideas To. designed boy develop piecej sufficiently large that Objective: benefited." Often it provides both the ormorepersbrisare"usually activities. Priesthood Aarbhic . they can be conveniently seopportunity to serve and recreation at the same time. Jonathan lected and taken from the Edwards has said, A man of. right spirit is not a man of narrow 1. Discuss: plate. The bread is often and private views, but is greatly interested and concerned for the What can we do to arrest the boys attention? (a) broken into pieces so small that of the community to which he belongs, and particularly of law of surprise. The good (b) tut Crumbs. Wa rec. 2. Build a class' discussion around the psychology of selling the city or village in which he resides, and for the true welfare of ommend that bishops give the the boy: the society of which he is a member. In order to help people priests adequate instruction and (a) The boys point of view- .we must really love them, and to. love them brings of breakmatter the in responsibility. guidance a want in the boy. If this be true then we should expect to share their burdens and ing the bread. (c) The spice of variety and novelty. sorrows as welt as joys, and well might we in sharing their bur2.A suggestion worthy of 3. Discuss the authors suggestions: dens acquire the strengthto bear our own- - In the field of service" adoption is that of placing a 77-(a) A Win Your Friend campaign. there-neve- r need be unemployment. There is a job for each The-b- oy clean. white paper doily in the next door. 7 (b) "-- bottom of the bread plate. ' one of us. A poor man served by thee shall make thee " Of what practical value are these Ideas In their relation 3, We should drink all of the - A si man helped by thee shall make theerich; to the Aaronic Priesthood program water from the individual sac- strong Thou shalt be served thyself by every sense rament cup. There are some 18 CHAPTER AND TOPICS Of service which thou renderest. to QUESTIONS touch their lips jjwho merely HOW MUCH STRESS TO ATHLETICS? the cup, removing such a miBrowning. nute quantity of water that the Discuss the following problems: I .cup appears to be full when it is passed to others. (a) What are the advantages accruing "to the boy through - the medium of athletics? . 4. The use of finger bowls (Excerpts from an address But I like to think of prayer as" To what extenf has the Church sponsored athletics?; (b) for those breaking the bread is given by Robert C. Mohr, a In talking to my Heavenly Father its Church made the has been What by provision (c) recommended. These, and a teacher, during a recent Logan as I talk to my own father- -. of social just accommodation the for ""building progiam clean white towel should be Stake quarterly conference.j I like to feet that "atiirtlmes activities -be defined in there is someone near with (d) Are you adequately promoting the athletic and social nRAYER-mathe administration of the I can commune; someone" g whom men? such" - v features of the Churchs program as many ways, sacrament. with whom I can express my is the soul's sincere desire. If not, 'discuss possible improvements. 5. Of great Importance in the . innermost longing. All people ' administration of the sacrament need guidance beyond that which is 'that those who are appointed teachers and other people can I I to administer, it and to offer the offer- -. This true-wi- th recent conference of the and blessings - Upon, .the bread-an- d is Bonneville it Stake A. youth Bicknell Address delivered"!" Robbins. especially Ait. by .( water be Instructed to learn the Bicknell is twelve years of age and fs a deacon In Jhe Garden Park Ward.) true In these times of trouble even though . prayer by heart and confusion. the copy is provided for the one SEVERAL nights ago going boy is taught to pray humbly social prayers when the sick - Here are a few of the things a bus, I sat near a offering the prayer. The words and sincerely. He takes part in are administered to. He is I think the youth of the Church should be spoken with clear man and a woman who were family prayers and the blessing in his Priesthood should pray about: We - should pray for enunciation and slowly and in attracting the attention of on the food; Sometimes he hears taught meeting,- Sunday- School, and lor the spirit - of - these" important everyone. Their breath was foul blessings Scout meetings- - He helps with 7prayers-of-blessi- (2) We -- should pray for from drinking." They talked sacrament and learns the th, blessings for oufselves. loudly and quarreled back and prayers on the bread and bus off the (3) .We should pray for When forth. got they water. Excommunications they staggered from side to side. I am glad I am a Mormon boy blessings for the righteous of From The Church 17 Most of the people laughed, but because 1 am taught how to the earth. We should "give "thanks I couid not, the .sight wasso MESER-VANN keep my body healthy and to (4) PARRY ELIZA God fo"r the "many blessdisgusting-.gnd repulsive I So is it that strong. important March 21, 1945, Nineings and opportunities that are am thankful I am a Morwe guard our health that the teenth, Salt Lake. ours. v, have I thankful I am mon us the Word of WisLord boy. gave ELIZADOROTHY BENSON, Probably the lack of prayer In" , that -- I am and for No parents advice dom. better good good BETH, bom November 26. 1924, this generation is due. in large-part, a home where health can- - be found. excommunicated August 22, 1945, being reared in to the lack of knowledge of the Lord commandments the a In all classes Church the. for Mission States Southern in " Mormon" - to - be of what, prayer can do for peoand respected. It is are ls taught boy taught apostasy." when there are so many to honest, truthful, and .obedient. ple LOY, bom Oc- - because my parents belong seek-thL Jesus Christ of of I am thankful to have as my opportunities for those who - tober-1- 3, ' 1902, excommunicated the Church Without prayer wrong way. Latter-da- y that they Saints friends the fine in the boys July 3, 1945, University Ward, Priesthood and Scout classes. youth is left open to the unSeattle Stake, for apostasy- - by teach me how my Heavenly to righteous doings of the world be live to me wants Father own request. They have the same" training about " them." and ideals I have. We have great W., happy and successful. They also COWLEY, GWENEVERE whole-a In have to order " good fun together. Ourclass leaders bom January20, 1914, excom- take me to all of our meetings s municated August 14, 1945, in so that I will learn more about for us such as some life it is essential that we plan grand'-tripLaurelcrest Ward, Sugarhouse the gospelT the one our Priesthood classes (Continued on Page Twelve) One of the great lessons I Stake for practicing plural martook to Mirror Lake. We also Bicknell Deacon SPEAKER arid at at home learned riage contrary to Church rhle.and have Nor. Fog 3 " Church Is to pray. A Mormon A. Robbins. jContinued on Pag Twelve) ... regulation. " - it" Suggestions For (AJarcl ($oif cJLeaderslup Committee Out fine OfStirdy .Administering TfreSacrament . 7 - Prayer, Talking With God for-youn- r y Why Am Thankful That Am A Mormon to-pr- ay our-paren- ts. ng. -- Y, - -- -- -- e X . . |