Coloring for Conference

 

Personal Goals

 

Instructions on making invites

 

Daughter-Daddy Round-Up wraps

We purchased bandanas for the dads and girls and let them chose their color.  The wrap was to label them.  We will put these on the welcome table.

We also made a wrap for their utensils, which was wrapped before hand and set on the tables.  This gave us a seating chart of sorts, but also allowed us to make sure everyone could fit at the tables including members of the bishopric.

Although this was planned for the girls to put together, I ended up doing it myself  because I didn't  leave enough weeks to get everything done.  This would easily have been something they could have done and would have enjoyed doing.

Have a bunch of paper cutters so they don't have to wait so long for their turn, and tape to put them together.  

I found it easiest to get the item ready before laying it on the label, image down and up, and then wrapping the label around it.  

Don't just download and print the label image.  Instead, download, load it as a full page image in Word, make it wrap in  the background and then with a western font type a white initial or name over the top.

Downloadable Wrap with stars for bandanas and utensils.    Downloadable tp wrap for gift 8.5x11

 

Scripture Over-view

 ✿✿✿ ✿ TUESDAY Sept 21, 5:00-6:15 pm at the Church  (we will try to be done except clean up for those that must leave by 6:)

Mark scriptures for local missionaries, 1 book each.

Tables, pens, markers Bring: scripture markers if you have them.
May bring your own scriptures as well

Review:  We were not able to finish them in one hour, so the girls took them open with very few exception.  They marked them and brought them back the next week, finished.  It was a good project, but hard for the younger girls.  We did not have time to do their own scriptures if they wanted, nor time to do anything else.

Marking Scriptures for a "One Hour Over-view Read " Sep 21, 5:00-6:15

These will be given to our local missionaries to distribute

These should be marked the same all the way through the entire book.  I like to bracket on the left and run a line down, ending with a bracket with one color on the left and another color on the right but it can be done the same on both sides or just marked on the left.  Just make sure it is consistent.

“Turn to page...” should be written as small as possible at the end of the bracket.

1.  1st Ne:1-3         turn to page #6

2.  1 Ne 3:7 ➔#16
3.  1 Ne 9:1-6
4.  1 Ne 10: heading ➔#21 
5.  1 Ne 11: 27-28, 32-34 ➔ #58
6.  2 Ne 2:14-17, 22-27         ➔ #62
7.  2 Ne 4: 3-7, 15-35 ➔ #99 write along side: Psalms of Nephi
8.  2 Ne 25: 23-24 ➔#104
9.  2 Ne 27: heading ➔ #109
10.  2 Ne 28:29-31
11.  2 Ne 29:3-14 ➔ #113
12.  2 Ne 31:5-21 write along the side: Doctrine of Christ
13.  2 Ne 32:8-9 ➔#148 write along the side: Role of the Holy Ghost
14.  Mos 2:17, 22-24 mark with an over arrow ➔
15.  Mos 2:36-41 ➔#156
16.  Mos4:16-26 ➔ #163
17.  Mos 8:13-14 mark with an over arrow ➔
18.  Mos 8:17         ➔ #173
19.  Mos 13:12-24        ➔ #177
20.  Mos 15:21-27         mark with an over arrow ➔
21.  Mos 16:5, 7, 10 ➔#182
22.  Mos 18:26-31         ➔ #210

23.  Al 1:28-31 ➔#221
24.  Al 5:45-46 ➔#225
25.  Al 7:14-16 mark with an over arrow ➔
26.  Al 7:23-24                                ➔#288
27.  Al 32:5-6, 17-19, 21, 26-27 ➔ #298 (includes page turn)
28.  Al 36:6-24                                ➔ #303
29.  Al 37:35-37 ➔ #308
30.  Al 40:11-14 mark along the side of those markings “What happens after death”   mark with an over arrow ➔
31. Al 41:13-15 ➔ #353
32.  Al 57:25-27 ➔ #356
33.  Al 58:24, 28, 33, 36         ➔ #377
34.  He 5:9, 12, 23-32 mark 9 w/➔, turn to page #402
35.  He 14:20-25 ➔#419
36.  3 Ne 6:28         ➔#424
37.  3 Ne 9: heading mark with an over arrow ➔
38.  3 Ne 10: heading
39.  3 Ne 11:heading-11         mark with an over arrow ➔
40.  3 Ne 11:33-38         ➔ #437
41.  3 Ne 15:16-24
42.  3 Ne 16 heading ➔#442
43.  3 Ne 18 heading
44.  3 Ne 18:15-34

45.  3 Ne 19:13-22
46.  3 Ne 20 heading -9         ➔#458
47.  3 Ne 27:3-8 ➔#464
48.  3 Ne 29:6-7        ➔ #496
49.  Ether 5 heading, 2-4 ➔#525
50.  Moroni 8:10-21                        mark with an over arrow ➔
51.  Moroni 10:3-5         mark with an over arrow ➔
52.  Moroni 10:32-34
 

Delna Bliss Fat Sugar Cookies and Buttercream Frosting

 Fat Sugar Cookies

1 1/4 (2 1/2) c. sugar
1 c. (2 c.) butter
3 eggs (6)
3 (6) or more c. flour
8 (16) oz carton of sour cream (or 1/2 c. milk)
1/2 t. (1) salt
1 t. (2) vanilla
2 (4) heaping t. baking powder
1 (2) scant t. soda

Sift dry ingredients and cut in shortening like you do for pie dough. Beat eggs, milk and flavoring. Add to flour mixture. Bake at 375 degrees.


Buttercream Frosting

In a mixing bowl combine:
2 lbs. powdered sugar,
1/2 t. salt,
1/2 c. milk,
2 t. vanilla and
2/3 c. soft butter.

Beat with mixer until smooth and creamy. (If too stiff, add a few drops of milk).
This recipe should be enough to frost the cookies made from doubling the cookie recipe printed above.

Activity Sep 16 3:30 at the Church

 Thurs, Sep 16 3:30-4:30 at the Church

✿  Hear Him:  Allyson's personal experience of listening to the Holy Ghost speak when I was 10 years old.  I will include it as a post as well for the girls that cannot attend.  "Don't Crochet on Sunday .... or you'll have to pick it out with you nose"

✿  Planning - bring your binders

• Plan the activities for the next few month (need binders and pencils)
• Come prepared to discuss which day and times work best for you for activities
• Assign girls in charge of each week
• Assign mother to help each week (two deep leadership is a requirement)
• Parents:  Please reserve Oct 19 w/ Fathers and Dec 7 w/ Moms 7 pm  These are our two big events in the next few months, and hopefully will be some of the best activities for the girls.
  

Daddy-Daughter Date   Tuesday, Oct 19  

6:30-8:00 pm at the Church Cultural Hall

• Theme: 
• Activity:  Line Dancing (with CC and KC) 
• Committees needed:
• Invitations:
• Invites delivered +Bishopric:
• Photo Op:
• Meal:
• Kitchen Help:  Presidency  Remind:  
• Decorations:
• Activity:  Line Dancing with CC and KC and Dad, Brother C, JP has one ready to go as well
• Place mats:
• Set up - everyone at 3:30 that day
• Cleanup includes everyone and their Dad's, cause I'm smart that way.
• Supplies:  Plates, wrap, napkins, tables - 
• Gifts for Dads

Miss and Mom Party  Dec 7  

6:30 pm at the Church Cultural Hall

• Theme:  
• Activity:

✿✿   Decorate cookies (3, because 2 to eat is better)  one to eat and one to give

Supplies:

• Sugar Cookies
• Icing
• Toppings
• Napkins
• Plate and cover

✿      Service:  "Thinking of You" Plate of cookies to Clegg's

• Delivered by:  Allyson as we ran long

Planning Sheet

 I have planned the first few activities but then we will move into having the girls learn how to plan, and carry out activities.   I remember being in the youth programs when they moved from having the leaders plan to having the youth plan.  I remember how awesome it felt to be given the opportunity to plan activities and, in my case, the music for Young Women.  I realized then that it was important to learn how to lead and equally important to be given the chance and training to lead.  The girls will each be asked to co-plan at least one activity each year.  This is our suggested form.

Sustained and Set apart and Hearing Him

 Today I was sustained and set apart as the Primary Activity Day's for Girls Leader.  Usually it is expected that you don't tell anyone before you are sustained (someone can actually vote against you if they know of some reason you should not be allowed to serve in that calling - such as a sin that would put those in danger if you were to serve there).   But I couldn't keep it to myself.  We have to get some of these activities planned so these girls can have some of the best activities this year before we lose our older girls.

HEAR HIM:

As I went through the ward roster to pull the names of the girls in my group, I had the distinct impression that I needed an extra folder.  That was weird because the Primary President would have access to her daughters.  Still I felt I needed an extra.  Then I found out late last night that I also had the CTR7 group.  I quickly printed out more folders, but felt I still needed to have one more.

Today when our newly baptized members stood up front there was a sweet little girl LK that was not on my list.  How awful it would have been to hand out all of the folders I had made to each girl from CTR7 up through the 11 year olds and leave one little girl out.  I didn't have to, because God knew she would be there - that she was loved and would also need to feel included.  

Such a simple thing, but I'm so grateful that as I have worked on my ability to Hear Him more easily, that this one came without effort.  

Hear Him

 

I Can Hear Him (just a little insight into me)

When I was very young, I watched my mother and grandmother crocheting.  I loved the beautiful things they made, I loved how their hands worked although they were very involved in the conversations of the family or in watching a television program.  But probably most of all, I loved that they took the time to show me how to crochet and that they encouraged me to share in something they enjoyed.

My grandmother was older and spent much of her time in an easy chair.  But I was always welcome and together we crocheted our little projects, visited and shared a bonding moment that, for me, will never be forgotten.

One Hard Fast Rule -
I loved crocheting,  so almost every Sunday I would try to take out my crocheting thread and needle and get a few stitches in.

We went to the church house twice each Sunday; once for Sunday School and once for Sacrament meeting.  Primary was held during the week.  By the late Sunday afternoon I was ready for some relaxation, and some fun. However, my parents insisted that we not play or work on Sundays - that this was a day to honor our Father in Heaven and His Son, and to keep the Sabbath day a holy one.

This caused a great deal of stress and boredom in my young life.  I attended my meetings, I practiced my piano, and still there were so many hours of time to fill each Sunday.  I wanted to crochet, and I didn’t understand what was wrong with it.  Each time my mother saw me crocheting she would simply state “All of those stitches you are making on Sunday will have to be picked out in Heaven with your nose.”  This did not make any sense to me but I knew I had better get it put away.  However, every time she said that phrase I questioned it in my mind.  It just didn't sound true.

Each week I went with my mother to St. George to help her mother.  I asked my aunts that lived there if what my mother had said was true.  They assured me that it was.  I tried to obey.  Still, the statement bothered me.  I asked my Primary and Sunday School teachers.  “Yes” they assured me - “every single stitch would have to be picked out with my nose when I got to heaven”.  Still I had doubts.

I had asked every adult I knew and trusted and the answer was always the same.  I pictured in my mind women sitting around in heaven in long flowing dresses on a patch of grass with their embroidery and crocheted projects - picking out each stitch.  What do you think?  Do you feel light when you hear this statement or do you doubt, or even giggle at how rediculous it sounds.  Do you believe this to be a truth that will live throughout the ages?  When you listen to the Holy Ghost, how do you feel?  Does He confirm the truth here?

I felt like I understood the gospel, I knew what the feelings of the Holy Ghost were, and I knew the peace that comes into our lives when we are living the teachings of the gospel and following our Spiritual Prompter.  I may have been young, but I knew how to hear Him.  I only had one resource left.

I knew that we had a Prophet that speaks to God and leads us the way we should go for our best eternal benefit.  I picked up a piece of paper and a pen, addressed it to President Joseph Fielding Smith and began to write:

I am 10 years old.  My hobbies are baby-sitting, horse back riding, cooking, art and playing with my three year old sister, Madelyn.  I also enjoy crocheting.

Sometimes I get bored and get out my crocheting on Sundays after Sunday School and Church.  My mother tells me to put it away.  I am wondering if it is against our Heavenly Fathers commandments to do such as this on the Lord’s day?

I have a testimony of the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I am thankful that I am a member of this Church.  I know you are an inspired man from God.  If you would please write back I would love to know your true feeling on this matter.  Thank you for your time and effort.  Thank-you again.


Love,


Allyson Hunt

I felt so strongly that "picking it out with my nose" was a lie and I couldn't even bring myself to write it down.  I waited for a letter in the mail from him, but one never came. I was saddened I didn't have my answer but went on doing what 10 year old girls do.

Then one day at church the Bishop asked my parents to come into his office.  He needed to visit with them, and he would appreciate it if they would also bring me.  Now this was a bit different.  My parents had often met with the bishop of the ward through the years.  They had their temple recommend interviews, visits where calls were extended, and often went to his office for meetings associated with their callings.  Never before had they been asked to bring their young child.

First he took my mother and father into the office while I waited in the waiting room.  None of us had a clue what he would say but soon I heard the gut-wrenching laughter of my father coming through the door.  It went on for a few minutes until finally the laughter softened and the door opened.  Out came my mother with a face as white as a ghost, followed by my father who was trying ever so hard to squelch the giggles still trying to escape. The bishop invited me to come into his office alone.

There he informed me that he had received a letter from the First Presidency of the Church, giving him an assignment to call me into his office for a visit.  He read the following letter, addressed to him, to me:

Dear Bishop Farnsworth:

We enclose herewith a copy of a letter from a child ten years of age, Allyson Hunt, addressed to President Smith.  You will note that Allyson states that she enjoys crocheting and she inquires if she would be breaking the sabbath day by crocheting after Sunday School and after Church.  It seems that her mother has advised her against this.

You can appreciate that we do not wish to go contrary to the advice of her mother.  You may wish to talk to the mother in a kindly way and advise with her in regard to this situation.  So far as we understand it, it would appear that doing crocheting work on Sunday, if it does not interfere with her attendance at Church, would not be a breach of the sabbath.
Sincerely yours,

THE FIRST PRESIDENCY
by Joseph Fielding Smith and N Eldon Tanner

Once I was past the embarrassment of causing my parents to be called into the Bishops office and bothering the Prophet, his Councilors, and the Bishop I realized that the Holy Ghost had been speaking to me all of the time I had been questioning.  I had my answer but more importantly I knew I had a friend and trusted companion in the Holy Ghost.

 

I learned some very valuable lessons that day that have remained with me through all of the years that have followed.  Recently President Nelson has urged us to learn how to listen and hear the Holy Ghost.  He will verify what is true, and a young girl in Primary is the perfect age to start hearing Him.  My goal is that during our time together, we will be more aware of these little Whisperings.

Sister Wood


                               

50 year dream come true....

 In our Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are given the opportunity to serve and callings are extended by the Bishop of our local area, or Ward.  Today, I received a "call" to serve the girls of our ward as their activity leader.  

Now let's be honest.  Sometimes you get callings that you are willing to do, but you know it will be a job.  Sometimes you cry for three months as the Spirit tells you something is coming, and you don't want to do it.  It takes the Holy Ghost working on you for three months for you to say "yes" when the bishop asks.  But this is not one of those callings.  I have wanted to be a Merrie Miss B teacher for 50 years.  Merrie Miss A would be okay, but Merrie Miss B is perfect - because they a  Ire old enough to learn to knit AND crochet.

I don't know why callings come when they do, but the Lord does - so I'll trust in Him.  But needless to say, I am excited to get to know these darling girls and see if I still have the energy to even somewhat keep up with them.  I think the suggestion is to meet twice a month - well, these girls haven't been able to meet at all for almost two years, so we are going to meet every week through the first part of December and then we will look at it again.  We have to make up for lost time for these older girls that have missed out.

Let's just say I'm so excited for this new calling and a chance to work with these girls.  I will start out with 17, which may be a bunch - but we will see how it goes.  Hopefully I can get mother's to come and help me so we can have the two deep leadership they require.  Hopefully, these girls will take mercy on this old body and we can work together to have a wonderful time.

I often know when a calling is coming but this time I had absolutely no idea.  I didn't even have enough notice to hide some of my excitement.  

Ideas

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Halloween Spider Cookies

Halloween lollipop spiders

Lollipop bunnies
Temple wood blocks
Prayer pillowcases
Lead music
Articles of Faith Bingo
Learn to whistle using your fingers

Embroider:  CTR. Families. Temple

Crochet: chain bracelets, chain doily
Prepare for General Conference

M&M General Conference

General Conf Packet 2018
Friendship First-aid Kit, making and keeping friends

Nut and bolt necklace

Make bread pretzels (prayer) 

Color scavenger hunt

Make heavenly deviled eggs

Plan a Family Home Evening with the girls to have with their families

Learn to crochet:. Chain bracelet. Chain doily

Learn to crochet:. Mile a minute bookmark
Make Article of Faith Memorization Charts
Learn the basics of sewing
Have a "Modest Is Hottest" activity. Fashion styles that are modest.

Charades

Prayer FHE
Learn safety techniques while cooking.
Glitter toes activity with clear nail polish and fine glitter
Exercise activity
Bee a good baby sitter
Go on a hike
Deliver cookies anonymously as a service project

Terrarium in soda bottle

Foraging 
Learn how to cross stitch

Heart paperclip knot craft
Music Activity. Talk about the importance of wholesome music
Mother/Daughter Activity - have the girls prepare and serve lunch to their Moms

Manners and Courtesy Mom and Miss Hot Chocolate tea party
Daddy/Daughter Breakfast - have girls prepare and serve breakfast to their Dads
Backyard water party
Indoor sports at the church gymnasium
Make Bath Salts, Sugar Scrub - Gift for Mother's Day
Make Chapstick, lip balm
Picture yourself in the temple - Mirror craft
Embellish small tote bags for their Children's Guidebook or scriptures
What Makes you be-You-tiful Activity
Learn about manners and have a tea party. (lemonade)
Learn new hairstyles and the care for hair .
Go caroling and deliver cookies
Make Thankful trees
Lesson on freedom and make red/white/blue cupcakes
Go for a bike ride
Go to the visitors center at the temple
Learn to bake bread
Make sacrament bread
Clean up garbage around the neighborhood curbs, sidewalks, etc.
Have a swimming party
Make savings banks and talk about coupons, thrifting, etc.
Make homemade ice cream in a bag

Wine cork sail boat
Make pedigree family trees
Make gratitude journals
Learn how to finger knit a bracelet
Create a freezer meal for a new mother
Make a time capsule to open in 5 years
Start the new year off with an "all about goals' activity

Rain sticks

(April) blessing bag

Raindrop Suncatchers

Milk jug tie dye bookmark
Talk about the importance of following the prophet, have girls make a frame w/photo of prophet to put in their rooms.

Obstacle course
Make a small wooden nativity set with peg dolls and fabric scraps

Homemade biscuit pizza pockets

Cowboy minute to win it
Sew a placemat bag
Cupcake decorating
Cake decorating
Make mini pies with the girls
Go to a local play or museum
Clean the nursery closet and toys
Make a primary poster or props for the primary chorister
Teach the girls how to tie a quilt

Nephis bow - attitude

Mom and Miss Brunch hat cake image 

Toothbrush robots