December 2009

"Nurture through Compassionate Service"

Since it's Christmas and the theme is service, I made Christmas Jars, based on the book.

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Put change in this jar throughout the year--

It will bring your family endless good cheer.

As Christmas approaches, think long and think hard

Of someone who needs what you've put in the jar.

For Christmas is loving and sharing and giving

And thinking of others, unhappily living.

It doesn't take much to share some delight

And have Christmas all year, shedding Christ's light.

November 2009

"Every Woman Needs Relief Society"

(November and May we are supposed to pick a Conference talk as our Visiting Teaching message. My ward picks for us.)

Reasons to be thankful for Relief Society (cause November is a thanking month): WARMTH of the SPIRIT:
JOY in SISTERHOOD:
STRENGTH in LEARNING:

Increase of FAITH (faith, mustard seed . . . get it?):

October 2009

"Nurture the Rising Generation"Nurture the JUNIORS in your life!

(Junior Mints, Junior Caramels, or modify to use Sugar Babies.)
"Our rising generation is worthy of our best efforts to support and strengthen them in their journey to adulthood." –Elder Ronald A. Rasband

"They have been held back to come forth at this time, but now they need to be pushed forward to meet their rendezvous." –Elder Neil A. Maxwell

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For October's gift, I went to the local dollar store and bought some children's toys (since it's October, I made sure there were some Halloween toys, too).

September 2009

"Understand and Live the Gospel of Christ""Plant your spiritual roots deep and enjoy the fruits of the Gospel."

This one is pretty easy, especially in the fall when fruits are abundant. You could do pretty much anything that relates to plants (seeds, potting soil, etc.), but since it is fall, I chose fruit. I went the cheap route and got no-name jellies/jams. To make the gift more unique or special, use fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden or a farmers' market, or stuff you canned yourself.

August 2009

"Seek Education and Lifelong Learning"

Luckily I was going through my old teaching supplies and had a ton of materials! I put together a bundle of 3 books, 1 video, and 1 cultural CD--all used. I tied them together with some hemp cord and typed up selections of some of the quotes from the lesson:

Seek Lifelong Learning
"Beyond our study of spiritual matters, secular learning is also essential."
–Thomas S. Monson
"We cannot waste time entertaining ourselves when we have the chance to read or to listen to whatever will help us learn what is true and useful."
–Henry B. Eyring
"Lifelong learning is essential to the vitality of the human mind, body, and soul."
–Robert D. Hales

July 2009

"Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship"

My mom is a professional photographer and I love this picture she took of the Salt Lake temple. I got 4"x6" copies printed, as well as a 4"x6" printout of the lyrics to Michael McLean's As I Am. I got a double frame from Wal-Mart and put one in each side.

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I got the idea while driving home from work one day. My book on CD ended and I didn't have another one, so I got out my trusty selection of Michael McLean. This song started to play and I knew that I wanted to use it. I sometimes feel overwhelmed when I go to the temple, but this song inspires me and reminds me that God loves me and wants me to serve in the temple.