Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Welcome to our Relief Society Site for July!
We have had a busy summer and we are so excited for the month of July. It is the month that really gets summer going. We celebrate the birth of our country and also the entry of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. As you think about the things that are such a big part of our history, remember that we, too, are pioneers as we search out the lost sister or bring someone new to the gospel. Anything that you do that hasn't been done before makes you a pioneer in your own right.
We are still busy planning for the Leadership Training Meeting that is scheduled for August 27, at 7:00. It will be held in the Stake Center and we are excited for all of the presidencies to attend.
We are also looking forward to the Relief Society Retreat to be held on October 23 and 24 at O'Bannon State Park near Corydon, Indiana. There will be more information coming to you through this site as we get closer to the date.
Have a great month.
Pat Romney, President
Hello, Education Counselors!
In Alma we are taught that “by small and simple things, great things are brought to pass.” Sometimes a very small effort can make a big difference.
One small thing that I find helpful is the way we ask a question in response to something we have a class member read during a lesson. Often this is how it works: The teacher asks someone to read a passage. The person reads it and then the teacher asks them a question about it. Sometimes people have a hard time focusing on both reading aloud and reading for meaning. Or while one person is reading, class members have zoned out and aren’t prepared to answer the question either.
Instead: Before asking someone to read a passage, ask the class to think about a particular question as the person reads the passage aloud. (You can say something like this: “As Brother Jamison reads this scripture, think about why the Lord would give Nephi this counsel.”). This way the entire class is focused in on a specific question and is better prepared to answer. Also the reader doesn’t feel put on the spot and have to re-read silently what they just read aloud.
Also the June Ensign has an article on pages 24-25 called “Leading Class Discussion” that gives these two helpful suggestions:
Ask open-ended questions and don’t look for one specific answer.
Wait for student reponses. At least 20 seconds. You can even preface a question by saying you’ll give them a minute or two to think about it.
I know simple things we do in class can help everyone participate more and be better prepared to feel the Spirit so that the lessons of the gospel sink deep in their hearts and help them get through the challenges they face.
Love,
Maria Standiford, Ed. Counselor
Hello Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Counselors!
My message this month is to think of the temple--The House of God. How is it decorated? How is it landscaped? How do people speak there? What helps you be able to feel love, peace, safety, and the Holy Ghost there? (Keep in mind that certain things about the temple are not realistic in homes. You will cook, do dishes, talk on the telephone, do homework, pay bills, have children run around, etc. Some purposes of the home are different than those of the temple. However, both places should be places where learning takes place and people feel peace, love, safety and the Spirit.) Playing soft,beautiful and inviting music in your home (like the music provided on this site), or listening to the radio on a soft sounding station also promotes a receptive place for the Spirit to dwell.
Love,
Starr Logsdon, HFPE Counselor
Dear Secretaries,
Who can help the Relief Society Presidency stay on track and meet the goals? The Relief Society Secretary. If you don't have one ask the Lord for his guidance in seeking a sister who needs a calling and can help your presidency. The secretary is the thread that can help sew all the pieces together.
By taking notes at your presidency meetings you can help the sisters remember what was discussed at the previous meeting. Make copies for each member for the next meeting. You will help all to be more focused on the goals set. Then as you return each sister can report on their particular assignment. Remind your R.S. President that you can help set up the quarterly visiting teaching interviews as you are gathered together. Wow! Watch more sisters little by little become more focused on the Savior and return to the Kingdom as we improve in helping one another.
Love,
Bannah Hanover, Secretary
We have had a busy summer and we are so excited for the month of July. It is the month that really gets summer going. We celebrate the birth of our country and also the entry of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. As you think about the things that are such a big part of our history, remember that we, too, are pioneers as we search out the lost sister or bring someone new to the gospel. Anything that you do that hasn't been done before makes you a pioneer in your own right.
We are still busy planning for the Leadership Training Meeting that is scheduled for August 27, at 7:00. It will be held in the Stake Center and we are excited for all of the presidencies to attend.
We are also looking forward to the Relief Society Retreat to be held on October 23 and 24 at O'Bannon State Park near Corydon, Indiana. There will be more information coming to you through this site as we get closer to the date.
Have a great month.
Pat Romney, President
Hello, Education Counselors!
In Alma we are taught that “by small and simple things, great things are brought to pass.” Sometimes a very small effort can make a big difference.
One small thing that I find helpful is the way we ask a question in response to something we have a class member read during a lesson. Often this is how it works: The teacher asks someone to read a passage. The person reads it and then the teacher asks them a question about it. Sometimes people have a hard time focusing on both reading aloud and reading for meaning. Or while one person is reading, class members have zoned out and aren’t prepared to answer the question either.
Instead: Before asking someone to read a passage, ask the class to think about a particular question as the person reads the passage aloud. (You can say something like this: “As Brother Jamison reads this scripture, think about why the Lord would give Nephi this counsel.”). This way the entire class is focused in on a specific question and is better prepared to answer. Also the reader doesn’t feel put on the spot and have to re-read silently what they just read aloud.
Also the June Ensign has an article on pages 24-25 called “Leading Class Discussion” that gives these two helpful suggestions:
Ask open-ended questions and don’t look for one specific answer.
Wait for student reponses. At least 20 seconds. You can even preface a question by saying you’ll give them a minute or two to think about it.
I know simple things we do in class can help everyone participate more and be better prepared to feel the Spirit so that the lessons of the gospel sink deep in their hearts and help them get through the challenges they face.
Love,
Maria Standiford, Ed. Counselor
Hello Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment Counselors!
My message this month is to think of the temple--The House of God. How is it decorated? How is it landscaped? How do people speak there? What helps you be able to feel love, peace, safety, and the Holy Ghost there? (Keep in mind that certain things about the temple are not realistic in homes. You will cook, do dishes, talk on the telephone, do homework, pay bills, have children run around, etc. Some purposes of the home are different than those of the temple. However, both places should be places where learning takes place and people feel peace, love, safety and the Spirit.) Playing soft,beautiful and inviting music in your home (like the music provided on this site), or listening to the radio on a soft sounding station also promotes a receptive place for the Spirit to dwell.
Love,
Starr Logsdon, HFPE Counselor
Dear Secretaries,
Who can help the Relief Society Presidency stay on track and meet the goals? The Relief Society Secretary. If you don't have one ask the Lord for his guidance in seeking a sister who needs a calling and can help your presidency. The secretary is the thread that can help sew all the pieces together.
By taking notes at your presidency meetings you can help the sisters remember what was discussed at the previous meeting. Make copies for each member for the next meeting. You will help all to be more focused on the goals set. Then as you return each sister can report on their particular assignment. Remind your R.S. President that you can help set up the quarterly visiting teaching interviews as you are gathered together. Wow! Watch more sisters little by little become more focused on the Savior and return to the Kingdom as we improve in helping one another.
Love,
Bannah Hanover, Secretary
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