Parable of the Good Samaritan

Arise and Shine Forth Message

A message from L. Tom Perry

Deep Beauty

A Book of Mormon Story

Tom Cruise on Home Teaching :)

The Lost Purse Video

Our YW are incredible!

6th ward Mia Maids

Guardians of Virtue

Being a guardian of virtue means you will always be modest not only in your dress, but in your speech, your actions, and your use of social media. Being a guardian of virtue means you will never text words or images to young men that may cause them to lose the Spirit, their priesthood power, or lose their virtue. It means that you understand the importance of chastity because you also understand that your body is a temple and that the sacred powers of procreation are not to be tampered with before marriage. You understand that you possess a sacred power that involves the holy responsibility of bringing other spirits to the earth to receive a body in which to house their eternal spirit. This power involves another sacred soul. You are a guardian of something “more precious than rubies” (Proverbs 3:15). Be faithful. Be obedient. Prepare now so that you may qualify to receive all the blessings that await you in the Lord’s holy temples. . . .

Being a guardian of virtue means you will always be modest not only in your dress, but in your speech, your actions, and your use of social media. Being a guardian of virtue means you will never text words or images to young men that may cause them to lose the Spirit, their priesthood power, or lose their virtue. It means that you understand the importance of chastity because you also understand that your body is a temple and that the sacred powers of procreation are not to be tampered with before marriage. You understand that you possess a sacred power that involves the holy responsibility of bringing other spirits to the earth to receive a body in which to house their eternal spirit. This power involves another sacred soul. You are a guardian of something “more precious than rubies” (Proverbs 3:15). Be faithful. Be obedient. Prepare now so that you may qualify to receive all the blessings that await you in the Lord’s holy temples. . . .
Young women, you are engaged in a great work! And you are not alone! As you guard your virtue and purity, you will be given strength. As you keep the covenants you have made, the Holy Ghost will guide and guard you. You will be surrounded by heavenly hosts of angels. President [Thomas S.] Monson reminds us, “Remember that we do not run alone in this great race of life; we are entitled to the help of the Lord” (“Great Expectations”). Prepare for that day when you will come to the Lord’s temple worthy and prepared to make sacred covenants. As guardians of virtue, you will want to seek the Savior in His holy house.

Celebrating YW

The suite of offices at the Stake Center has a new addition.  I noticed Sunday that there were two new bulletin boards in the hallway.  Directly across from the Primary's Baptism board are two new spots for news of the Young Women and Young Men on our stake.  I asked President Phillips about it, and he offered the photos the Stake Presidency had taken with the Mia Maids during their activities together spring and summer.  I'm planning on putting up a decorative display this week.  Be sure to stop in and see what is new for the Timp Stake YW!

2012 Mutual Theme

A notice dated August 1, 2011, announced the 2012 Mutual theme: “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5).

Leaders are encouraged to use the theme as a focus of “special cultural events and other dance, music, and drama activities.” Leaders may also introduce the theme with a new DVD, Strength of Youth Media 2012: Arise and Shine Forth, which will be sent to units in November 2011. Additional resource material in support of the theme will be available in the New Era and Liahona magazines and on LDS.org at the beginning of 2012.

"There's no place like home"

6th Ward YW and their leaders taught and learned about home--their eternal home--while camping at Heber Valley Camp.

The days and activities were themed around Wizard of Oz and the YW values such as one day was "Good Works & Choice and Accountability" and the character was Tin Man (get it? He wanted a heart).
The camp was well-fed by Brother Cobbley and his excellent chef skills. The last night was a special night and a thanksgiving dinner was prepared.

The YW were also spiritually fed and strengthened their testimonies of the Savior through prayer, activities focused on the values, devotionals and testimony meetings.

Thank you to all the leaders and priesthood who took the time to plan and lead and prepare for this camp!