tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882371894956353307.post2334947031193547958..comments2009-01-04T14:46:57.598-08:00LDS Greats Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595855673218828661noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882371894956353307.post-47159249295842951362009-01-04T14:46:57.598-08:002009-01-04T14:46:57.598-08:00I can be an example, though I'm just one<BR/>Of a righteous believer in the Son<BR/>In word, in spirit, in faith, and in purity<BR/>In conversation, too, and in charity<BR/><BR/>The Savior Jesus Christ trusts me with His name<BR/>And I want to represent Him just the same<BR/>As part of a generation with destiny<BR/>I know that others will be drawn to me<BR/><BR/>Through the power of faith, I've influence<BR/>To show God's standards of excellence<BR/>I'll make every decision pass this test:<BR/>What will this do for me to be my best?<BR/><BR/>I'll partake and renew my covenants each week<BR/>For the constant companionship that I seek<BR/>Then I, just one, can make a difference in the world<BR/>Till the dawning of a brighter day is unfurled<BR/><BR/>-------------------the young women---------------------<BR/>By small and simple things are great things brought to pass<BR/>And there are three things I've been challenged to task<BR/>To pray, to smile, and to read the Book of Mormon each day<BR/>That people will be drawn to me for a happy way<BR/><BR/>------------------the young men------------------------<BR/>I cannot neglect the gift that is in me<BR/>For through hands it has been given through prophecy<BR/>I'll live worthy for the blessings that through me flow<BR/>I'll attend to my duties, and strive ever to grow<BR/><BR/>An Example of the Believers<BR/>New Era, January 2009, 8<BR/><BR/>1 Tim. 4: 12<BR/>Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. <BR/><BR/><BR/>“The morning breaks; the shadows flee; <BR/>Lo, Zion’s standard is unfurled! … <BR/>The dawning of a brighter day <BR/>Majestic rises on the world.” <BR/>(Hymns, no. 269.) <BR/><BR/>1 Tim. 4: 14<BR/>Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands <BR/><BR/>Alma 37: 6<BR/>Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise. <BR/><BR/>ldspoetrybykellymiller.blogspot.comkelly millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14498271336796100776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882371894956353307.post-57054776624912308892008-08-31T17:13:45.438-07:002008-08-31T17:13:45.438-07:00CaMary Wynne has some great bookmarks that highlight each of the YW values as well as a women from history that personifies each value. The artwork is beautiful and they are very affordable.<BR/><BR/>Searching her name will get you to the website. Our ward is planning to pick a different woman to highlight each month on our Personal Progress night. We will give an overview of the accomplishements of each sister, how her faith in God helped her on her way and how our YW can emulate her to further themselves in their search for righteous behaviors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com