January 2014

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Exemplar

"Jesus Christ is our greatest EGG-sample!"

December 2013

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: The Only Begotten Son

October 2013

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Creator

"How grateful we should be that a wise Creator fashioned an earth and placed us here . . . that we might experience a time of testing, an opportunity to prove ourselves in order to qualify for all that God has prepared for us to receive." -Thomas S. Monson

My initial plan was to get something "earth"-related, such as a world-shaped toy or a map of the world. But I couldn't find anything.  Then I thought of getting some clay or something and adding a thought about creating.

Then I remembered what time of year it is and decided to take advantage of it.  Good thing the quote has the word "grateful" in it!

September 2013

Self-Reliance

(Greg Olsen)

"The purpose of both temporal and spiritual self-reliance is to get ourselves on higher ground so that we can lift others in need." -Robert D. Hales

I tried to think of a gift that involved being on higher ground (step stool?) or lifting others (?), but anything I could think of was just too expensive.  So I just got these pictures showing the Savior standing on higher ground and lifting someone in need.

August 2013

Welfare

Give a helping hand of service to those in need.

". . . [I]f ye have not charity, ye are nothing, for charity never faileth." -Moroni 7:46

Any gift involving hands will do.

July 2013

Teaching and Learning the Gospel

We are all teachers and learners of the gospel.

June 2013

Joy in Family History

Member's Guide to Temple and Family History Work

How Do I Start My Family History?

Both of these pamphlets are available for free from the Church Distribution Center, free shipping in some areas.  Other family history materials (such as forms) are available for download or very inexpensively.

Another gift idea is a journal to record a personal history.

Or an Almond Joy candy bar with a note: "You can find JOY in family history!"

May 2013

Enjoy the Moment

(from "Of Regrets and Resolutions")

Life is not a race;

it's a journey.

Enjoy the moments.

(Could also give a stopwatch, clock, etc.)

April 2013

Temple Covenants

"Remember your temple covenants. They will help keep you afloat!"

March 2013

Activation

"Help your friends rise by activating them!"

February 2013

Converted unto the Lord

Don't leave someone out in the cold.  Be a friend to new members.

January 2013

"Missionary Work"

"And thou must open thy mouth at all times, declaring my gospel with the sound of rejoicing." -D&C 28: 16