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Ways to Spiritually Strengthen Your FamilyHave a Family Motto
Ex: First and Firmest to follow the BrethrenFamily Theme Song Ex. I
will be Valiant Well Bring the World His TruthKey IndicatorsMonthly
Family NewsletterExtended FHE- 1st Monday of each monthFamily
Sharing Night (Recital 1 month)Memorize Scripture Masteries,
Articles of FaithDaily Devotional 5 min or more, song, prayer,
scriptureStudy at home, Primary and S. School Manual Study lesson
before Sunday = Gospel ScholarsObtain primary/young woman songs for
the year and sing at home, play CD at bedtime or while workingPost
scriptures by kitchen table, on cupboardsPass the Rose Share
positive things about the birthday child on birthdayCompliment each
child daily
Highest Priorities For Raising Valiant Children who will work
miracles for the Lord Now and Throughout EternityMaynard &
Sally OlsenGive me a Young Woman Give me a young woman who loves
home and family, who reads and ponders the scriptures daily, who
has a burning testimony of the Book of Mormon. Give me a young
woman who faithfully attends her church meetings, who is a seminary
graduate, who has earned her Young Womanhood Recognition Award and
wears it with pride! Give me a young woman who is virtuous and who
has maintained her personal purity, who will not settle for less
than a temple marriage, and I will give you a young woman who will
perform miracles for the Lord now and throughout eternity.-
President Benson, To the Young Woman of the Church, 1986Give me a
Young Man Give me a young manWho has kept himself morally cleanAnd
has faithfully attended his church meetings. Give me a young manWho
has magnified his priesthoodAnd has earned the Duty of God Award
and is an Eagle Scout. Give me a young manWho is a Seminary
graduateAnd has a burning testimony of the Book of Mormon. Give me
such a young man,And I will give you a young manWho can perform
miracles for the LordIn the mission field and throughout his life.
President Benson 1986
We counsel parents and children to give highest priority to
family prayer, family home evening, gospel study and instruction,
and wholesome family activities. However worthy and appropriate
other demands or activities may be, they must not be permitted to
displace the divinely-appointed duties that only parents and
families can adequately perform (First Presidency letter, Feb. 11,
1999).
Administering in the Church, 2010, 1.4.1, p. 5Family Prayer I
feel satisfied that there is no adequate substitute for the morning
and evening practice of kneeling together father, mother, and
children. This, more than soft carpets, more than lovely draperies,
more than cleverly balanced color schemes, is the thing that will
make for better and more beautiful homes.
- President Hinckley, Feb 91 EnsignFamily Home Evening Now, here
are the blessings promised by a prophet of God for those who will
hold weekly family home evenings: If the Saints obey this counsel,
we promise that great blessings will result. Love at home and
obedience to parents will increase, faith will be developed in the
hearts of the youth of Israel, and they will gain power to combat
the evil influences and temptations which beset them.
- Elder Perry quoting President Benson, April 1994 General
Conference.We call upon parents to devote their best efforts to the
teaching and rearing of their children in gospel principles which
will keep them close to the Church. The home is the basis of a
righteous life, and no other instrumentality can take its place or
fulfill its essential functions in carrying forward this God-given
responsibility.
Administering in the Church, 2010, 1.4.1Gospel Study and
InstructionParents have the primary responsibility for helping
their children know Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ
(seeJohn 17:3). Latter-day Saint fathers and mothers have been
commanded to teach gospel doctrines, ordinances, covenants, and
ways of righteous living to their children (see D&C
68:2528).
Administering in the Church, 2010, 1.4.1, p. 5I feel certain
that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon
prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their
children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our
homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will
increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will
grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel
their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more
responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents.
Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity - the pure
love of Christ - will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in
their wake peace, joy, and happiness.Marion G. Romney, CR April
1980 Referring to President Romneys promises, President Ezra Taft
Benson, the 13th President of the Church said: These promises
increased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between
parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousness are not
idle promises, but exactly what the Prophet Joseph Smith meant when
he said the Book of Mormon will help us draw nearer to God. CR
October 1986, pg. 6 Elder Henry B. EyringA wise parent would never
miss a chance to gather children together to learn of the doctrine
of Jesus Christ. Such moments are so rare in comparison with the
efforts of the enemy. For every hour the power of doctrine is
introduced into a childs life, there may be hundreds of hours of
messages and images denying or ignoring the saving truths.Elder
Henry B. Eyring, The Power of Teaching Doctrine Conference Report,
April 1999
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12What we need now is the greatest generation of missionaries in
the history of the Church. We need worthy, qualified, spiritually
energized missionaries who, like Helamans 2,000 stripling warriors,
are exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and
activity and who are true at all times in whatsoever thing they
[are] entrusted (Alma 53:20).
Elder Ballard, Greatest Generation of Missionaries, 2002
Listen to those words, my young brethren:valiant, courage,
strength, active, true.We dont need spiritually weak and
semicommitted young men. We dont need you to just fill a position;
we need your whole heart and soul. We need vibrant, thinking,
passionate missionaries who know how to listen to and respond to
the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. This isnt a time for spiritual
weaklings.
Elder Ballard, Greatest Generation of Missionaries, 2002
We cannot send you on a mission to be reactivated, reformed, or
to receive a testimony. We just dont have time for that. We need
you to be filled with faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye
single to the glory of God (D&C 4:5).
Elder Ballard, Greatest Generation of Missionaries, 2002We
expect you to have an understanding and a solid testimony of the
restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We expect you to work hard. We
expect you to be covenant makers and covenant keepers. We expect
you to be missionaries to match our glorious message.
Elder Ballard, Greatest Generation of Missionaries, 2002Some
fathers dont think they have the right to ask worthiness questions
of their children. They think that is the purview of the bishop
alone. Fathers, not only do you have the right to know the
worthiness of your children, you have the responsibility. It is
your duty to know how your children are doing with regards to their
spiritual well-being and progression. You need to monitor carefully
the issues and concerns they share with you. Ask specific questions
of your children regarding their worthiness, and refuse to settle
for anything less than specific answers.
Elder Ballard, Greatest Generation of Missionaries, 2002The
Sabbath: for Family Gospel Study TimeGospel discussion and
instructionWriting personal and family journalsHolding family
councilsFamily organization effortsPersonal interviews between
parents and childrenWriting to relatives and missionariesFamily
history workVisiting relatives and those who may be ill or
lonelyMissionary workReading stories to childrenSinging Church
hymns togetherHoward W. Hunter November 11; Elder L. Tom Perry, May
2003; For the Strength of Youth; Elder Earl C. Tingey, New Era,
Feb. 1999,
1818Other Ideas for Sabbath Family Gospel StudyHave Stations
True to the FaithLds.org/youthStudy Scripture Mastery
ScripturesWatch the church produced YouTube Videos (Mormon
Messages)IndexingScripture Stories Online (illustrated
stories)Gospel Art Book teach story of pictureNursery
ManualStrength of YouthPreach My GospelSet goals together with
ChildrenChildrens FRIEND activitiesOld Testament Video Supplement
with Pictures, videos, artChurch Manuals teach each other lessons
Sing Hymns
1919Ways to Spiritually Strengthen Your FamilyHave a Family
Motto Ex: First and Firmest to follow the BrethrenFamily Theme Song
Ex. I will be Valiant Well Bring the World His TruthKey
IndicatorsMonthly Family NewsletterExtended FHE- 1st Monday of each
monthFamily Sharing Night (Recital 1 month)Memorize Scripture
Masteries, Articles of FaithDaily Devotional 5 min or more, song,
prayer, scriptureStudy at home, Primary and S. School Manual Study
lesson before Sunday = Gospel ScholarsObtain primary/young woman
songs for the year and sing at home, play CD at bedtime or while
workingPost scriptures by kitchen table, on cupboardsPass the Rose
Share positive things about the birthday child on
birthdayCompliment each child daily
To the Mothers in Zion: President Ezra Taft Benson, Feb 198710
Ways to Spend Time with ChildrenBe at the CrossroadsBe a Real
FriendRead to Your ChildrenPray with Your ChildrenHave Weekly Home
EveningsBe Together at MealtimesRead Scriptures DailyDo Things as a
FamilyTeach Your ChildrenTruly Love Your Children21Ideas to
Motivate Your ChildrenMuffin TinsMaid ServiceFamily
BankChecklistsIncentive MoneyScholarship SystemTeenage
RetirementVocabulary in Home to inspire love and confidence
Goal setting I am so thoroughly convinced that if we dont set
goals in our life and learn how to master the techniques of living
to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on
our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full
potential. When one learns to master the principles of setting a
goal, he will then be able to make a great difference in the
results he attains in this life. - Elder Ballard, Preach My Gospel,
p. 146 When performance is measured, performance improves. When
performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement
accelerates.
- President Monson, Preach My Gospel, p. 150
Key Indicators to Record and Report for MissionariesConverts
baptized and confirmedInvestigators with a baptismal
dateInvestigators who attend sacrament meetingLessons taught to
investigators with a member presentOther lessons taughtProgressing
InvestigatorsReferrals received and contactedNew
investigatorsLessons taught to recent converts and less-active
membersPreach My Gospel, p. 138Your Key Indicators An
ExampleScripture Study, Read the Book of Mormon DailyPersonal
Prayer Morning and NightFamily PrayerTemple attendanceBe virtuous,
think virtuous thoughtsRemember and Exercise Faith in the
SaviorWorship at Church WeeklyExercise 3x weeklyMemorize 3
scriptures weekly
Benson: To the Fathers in Israel, 10 ways to give spiritual
leadership With love in my heart for the fathers in Israel, may I
suggest ten specific ways that fathers can give spiritual
leadership to their children:1.Give fathers blessings to your
children. Baptize and confirm your children. Ordain your sons to
the priesthood. These will become spiritual highlights in the lives
of your children.2.Personally direct family prayers, daily
scripture reading, and weekly family home evenings. Your personal
involvement will show your children how important these activities
really are.3.Whenever possible, attend Church meetings together as
a family. Family worship under your leadership is vital to your
childrens spiritual welfare.Ezra Taft Benson, To the Fathers in
Israel, Conference Report October 198735Benson: To the Fathers in
Israel, 10 ways to give spiritual leadership With love in my heart
for the fathers in Israel, may I suggest ten specific ways that
fathers can give spiritual leadership to their children:1.Give
fathers blessings to your children. Baptize and confirm your
children. Ordain your sons to the priesthood. These will become
spiritual highlights in the lives of your children.2.Personally
direct family prayers, daily scripture reading, and weekly family
home evenings. Your personal involvement will show your children
how important these activities really are.3.Whenever possible,
attend Church meetings together as a family. Family worship under
your leadership is vital to your childrens spiritual welfare.Ezra
Taft Benson, To the Fathers in Israel, Conference Report October
198736Benson: To the Fathers in Israel, 10 ways to give spiritual
leadership 4.Go on daddy-daughter dates and father-and-sons outings
with your children. As a family, go on campouts and picnics, to
ball games and recitals, to school programs, and so forth. Having
Dad there makes all the difference.5.Build traditions of family
vacations and trips and outings. These memories will never be
forgotten by your children.6.Have regular one-on-one visits with
your children. Let them talk about what they would like to. Teach
them gospel principles. Teach them true values. Tell them you love
them. Personal time with your children tells them where Dad puts
his priorities.Ezra Taft Benson, To the Fathers in Israel,
Conference Report October 198737Benson: To the Fathers in Israel,
10 ways to give spiritual leadership 7.Teach your children to work,
and show them the value of working toward a worthy goal.
Establishing mission funds and education funds for your children
shows them what Dad considers to be important.8.Encourage good
music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a
spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your
children forever.9.As distances allow, regularly attend the temple
with your wife. Your children will then better understand the
importance of temple marriage and temple vows and theeternal
familyunit.10.Have your children see your joy and satisfaction in
service to the Church. This can become contagious to them, so they,
too, will want to serve in the Church and will love the
kingdom.Ezra Taft Benson, To the Fathers in Israel, Conference
Report October 198738 Men and Woman who turn their lives over to
God will discover that he can make a lot more out of their lives
than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their visions,
quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits,
multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort
their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will
loose his life in the service of God, will find eternal life.
President Benson