My mother-in-law shared something with family members this past weekend that I thought I'd pass along. She said, "Giving a Talk is easy. Just remember: E-A-S-Y

E - Share an EXPERIENCE
A - APPLY it to a Gospel Principle
S - Use the SCRIPTURES to reinforce the principle
Y - Bear YOUR testimony

Simple isn't it :-)

Contributed by: Frances fran_fewtrell@yahoo.com

Our Branch just did a sacrament program.  The youth decided on the theme "families".  Each one of them (ten) gave a short talk about families.  Some focused on genealogy, FHE, special moments as a family, Plan of Salvation etc.  I gave them the E.A.S.Y. way to write a  talk. Three nonmembers spoke and their families came to hear them.  They sang the songs "Families can be Together Forever" and "Love is Spoken Here".  It was very touching to hear young people talk about their love for their families.  The nonmembers now always say "Let's sing those songs we learnt"  We all felt the spirit.  I think they wanted to participate because they were in charge.   Hope this helps you.
Frances

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