2000 Young Women Lessons for Manual 1 |
Submitted by Cathy in Bakersfield, CA -What a BIG HELP THIS IS!!!! |
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Young Women will … | Activity Ideas | Value |
| 1 | Understand her unique relationship to her Heavenly Father | Faith Game Night based on
James 1: 5-6 & J. S. History 1: 11-20. Have youth read the scriptures, talk about the faith - MM1F#1 Play Two Man Obstacle Course (AB p. 131) Relate to faith & communication required to do well. From FHE select, prepare, and present class lesson on faith in God. Involve class members. Use stories and activities showing that God lives and loves each of his children. B1 IW#8 * Then give the lesson to family at FHE - MM1F#6 Attend as a class a baptismal service, write a letter to new member - MM2F#1 |
F DN |
| 2/ | Realize Jesus Christ is her Savior, his atonement makes it possible for her to be resurrected and live with God again. |
Have cozy
fireside at a home. Using picture of Savior, or story about him from scriptures, discuss
his divine qualities with class. - MM1DN#4 Goal Setting - build self-mastery & develop leadership skills (see AB p 4) Then write letter to self & include plans for your life. - MM2DN#6 Study Sacrament prayers, journal B1 F#2 |
F DN |
| 3/ | Strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ | Goal setting, becoming
more Christ-like in word / deed Identify His Divine Qualities - observe them B1 DN#3, 7 |
F DN |
| 4/ | Strive to be worthy of constant companionship of the Holy Ghost | Pray for as you watch
others' good qualities - B1 DN#5 Ask to hear when others have been prompted - B2 DN#3 How can the Holy Ghost help you? - B2 DN#4 Increase understanding of Holy Ghost - B2 CA#1 |
F DN |
| 5/ | Understand her divine potential and learn to find joy in it | Identify your divine qualities within you - B1 DN#1 and share DN#2; B2 DN#1 | F DN |
| 6/ | Feel joy of being an LDS woman today |
Mother-Daughter
fun+ As a class review a previous satellite broadcast on videocassette from library . MM2K#2 Share a talent at a talent night. MM1-K#6, IW#8, MM2-K#5, As a class visit Family History Library with your leaders. Have demonstration & report your experience to parents. MM1-K#8 |
C&A |
| 7/ | Better appreciate the joys that come from homemaking | Homemaking skills (home
repair, clothing, infant care, cooking, cleaning, money management) Relay Race Service Scavenger Hunt Class clean an elderly or sick person’s house MM1-GW#4 / MM2-GW#2 Plan, shop, cook & serve dinner to parents, YM, etc. Learn the rules of etiquette before hand. MM1K#1/ MM2K#1 Family tradition night - share -MM2IW#4,6 |
IW |
| 8/ | Develop a positive attitude about her divine roles of wife & mother | Guest speaker on
motherhood A Day off For Mother* Seasons of Time* |
DN K |
| 9/ | Try to improve relationship with her parents | Parent Appreciation
Night* - MM1DN#3 / MM2DN#7 Daddy/Daughter Date Night* Bride's Night+ * Mother Daughter "Tea" Make Stationary - write notes to Parents -Mom B1 DN#6, IW#5 Learn to be obedient B1DN#4, B2 CA#3 |
C&A GW |
| 10/ | Learn how to support and be loyal to her family | Family Appreciation
Night* Communication-Showing Love* Making Home a Heaven+ Video "The Mailbox" & write letters to Grandparents Share with class experience from lives of parents or grandparents. MM1-IW#3 / MM2-IW#4,5,6 B1 IW #1,2 K #1 As a class visit family history center. MM1-K#8 / MM2-IW#7 Invite grandparents or older LDS couple who have been married many years to talk about qualities for eternal marriage. MM2DN#2 Family tradition night - share -MM2IW#4,6 Make a family flag - The AB - p. 19 Do quiet acts of service for family - B1 GW#3,5 …make something #4, B2 GW#1 Support a family member in activities - B2 DN#5,7,8 |
C&A GW |
| 11/ | Recognize she is growing in independence and will seek to become more self-reliant | Learning Independence
Skills Learning to budget - AB p. 17 Making Home a Heaven+ Homemaking night - Learn to iron shirt, plan & cook a meal, good nutrition, cleaning skills, simple maintenance repairs, etc. MM1- K#1 / MM2- K#1 Sewing Class - invite expert to help make simple article of clothing MM2-C&A#2 |
C&A K |
| 12/ | Seek to strengthen her relationship with her family as she becomes more self-reliant | Learning independence
skills - B1 K#1 Making Home a Heaven+ |
C&A K |
| 13/ | Learn the importance of sustaining priesthood leadership | Bishopric Appreciation
Night* / Melchizedek Priesthood Appreciation Night - MM1- GW#1 "Newlywed's" Bishopric's game Patriarch Dinner/Night - invite Stake Patriarch to visit and speak about patriarchal blessings. MM2- IW#1 Fireside in home-Each girl prepare a scripture to share and discuss MM1-GW#2 |
GW |
| Apr. 2 | General Conference | Conference Bowl or New Era Bowl | All |
| 14/ | Understand the patriarchal order in the home | Father Appreciation
Night* Learning about Fathers - The Activity Book P. 15-16 MM1- GW#1 Invite priesthood member - Learn of Patriarchal Order from scriptures MM2- F#5 |
DN |
| 15/ | Understand the duties and obligations of Melchizedek Priesthood holders | Honoring the Priesthood activity* Make bread and save for the Sacrament on Sunday Request a blessing at a needed time B1 IW#3 | F GW |
| 16/ | Understand a woman and her husband can enter the highest degree of the celestial kingdom only together | Teach YM homemaking
skills, service project, etc. What Kind of Man Do You Want to Marry?+ Candy Bar man Have grandparents/older couple talk on qualities for eternal marriage. Newlyweds speak MM1- DN#8 Share what you have learned - MM2- K#2 |
DN |
| 17/ | Understand how making covenants and receiving ordinances influence her life. | Temple Night/Newlyweds
(dressed in white dresses, speak of sealings) MM1DN#8 Baby-sit for couple going to temple without charge. Make a Temple Baby-sitting Kit as a class Make Baptism Coloring books for Primary 7 yr olds (gospel story graphics) MM1- GW#7, MM2- C&A#1, GW#2,3 Do Baptisms for the Dead B1 IW#6 Display favorite temple - B2 DN#2 |
Divine Nature |
| 18/ | Understand that temple marriage is necessary for eternity family life | Temple Marriage activity* Young Woman Recognition Night+ |
Divine Nature |
| 19/ | Realize the importance of keeping a personal journal | Journal making/keeping
ideas * Journal Jars+ * Family History activity Journal thoughts on Sacrament MM1-DN#6, Journal theme, agency C&A#7, 8 Journal thoughts on service GW#2, …on choices in the year - B1 CA#6, B2IW#8; … on how Heavenly Father sees his children - B2 DN#6 Record conversion of you/ancestor MM2-IW#8, Write letter to self for future DN#5 |
Individual Worth |
| 20/ | Extend friendship to other girls and encourage them to participate in Church activities and meetings | Friendshipping activity
for specific inactive Make Friendship Bracelets MM1-F#2, 5, DN#3, 4, 7, IW#4, 9, C&A#1, 6, I#5 MM2-F#1, 2, 5, 6, IW#3, GW#2, 3, I#1, 3, |
Individual Worth Good Works |
| 21/ | Set a righteous example for others to follow | Service project,
friendshipping - B1 F#8 LAMBs (Less Active Members Back) * Paint lambs to remember less actives MM1-F#2, 5, DN#3, 4, 7, IW#4, 9, C&A#1, 6, I#5 MM2-F#1, 2, 5, 6, IW#3, GW#2, 3, I#1, 3 Learn from missionaries how to share the gospel B1 F#3 How our behavior affects others - B1 I#1 |
Individual Worth Good Works Integrity |
| 22/ | Understand the principle of repentance | Problem Solving
Activities - The Activity Book p. 130 MM1- DN#2,3,5,7, C&A#1,2,6 MM2- C&A#7,8, DN#2,3,5,7, I#5 |
Choice/Acc |
| 23/ | Learn importance of forgiving others | Being kind and
tenderhearted Children of Worth game* (Use activities from last week also) |
Divine Nature |
| 24/ | Realize the great value
of daily prayer and meditation in her life |
Prepare a quote box
(everyone brings some and quote books and file) Prepare for your prayers - B1 F#6, B2 F#7 Pray for someone in need - B2 IW#6 Story night - prayer stories MM1-F#4, DN#6 MM2-F#4, DN#3 |
Faith |
| 25/ | Seek to improve her Sabbath day observance | Journal Jars+ for Sunday
activity Make a Plan Night - Identify Sabbath day activities - B2 F#1 MM1-F#1,2,5,6,7, DN#1,6, IW#4, C&A#4, MM2-F#3,6,7, DN#5,6, K#3,6, GW#4 Study Sacrament prayers, journal B1 F#2 |
Faith |
| 26/ | Know how to obtain, strengthen, and share her testimony | Testimony Teddy
MM1-F#5,6, DN#6, I#7 MM2-F#4,5,6 How does Faith grow? Plant a seed - B2 F#8 |
Faith |
| 27/ | Gain an increased desire to study the scriptures daily | Scripture
marking/studying ideas * Scripture Chase - AB p. 4 So You Want to Marry a Moroni+ all BH, MM, Laurel Responsibilities Feast Upon the Word (Menu items looked up In the scriptures) Learn of faith through scriptures, journal B1 F#4, …of agency B1 CA#4 Look up scriptures to church hymns - B1 K#6 How the scriptures help you with problems - B1 CA#2,7 Mark favorite scriptures w/ picture, testimony & give to the missionaries B2 F#6 |
Faith |
| 28/ | Recognize the need to fortify herself to overcome temptations |
MM1- K#7,
C&A#1,3,7,8 MM2- I#3,5,6, C&A#1,5,6,7 |
Choice/ Acc. Integrity |
| 29/ | Recognize the responsibilities her generation has to prepare for the Second Coming | Helaman’s 2000
warriors MM1- I#2,3,4,5,6,7 MM2- I#1,2,3,5,6,7 B1 I#2,5 |
Integrity |
| 30/ | Find joy in serving | ABC Scavenger Hunt
(collect cans by alphabet & donate to charity) Service Project * Good Works Scavenger Hunt MM1- GW#2,4,5, MM2- GW# 1,2,3,4,5.6 Babysit for those serving or attending the temple - B1 GW#1 |
Good Works |
| 31/ | Learn that wholesome group activities can help develop friendships between boys and girls | Discussion on group
activities with YM Dating Panel with YM For the Strength of Youth Jeopardy+ The Activity Book |
Integrity |
| 32/ | Understand how self-discipline helps her live a virtuous life | Purity and
self-discipline MM1- C&A#5,6, I#4,5 MM2- I#1,3,4,5 Controlling temper - B2 CA#8 |
Choice & Acc. Integrity |
| 33 | Recognize and avoid degrading media | Standards, choosing good
media * Music section of The Activity Book p. 89-95 Learn to lead music - MM1- K#4 * MM2- K#5, I#5 Memorize hymn- MM1- F#8,9, K#7, IW#8, MM2- C&A#3, B1 F#1 Write local station - MM2- I#7 |
Choice & Acc. Integrity |
| 34/ | Understand that virtuous thoughts lead to a virtuous life |
Standards,
choosing good media * MM1- C&A#3, I#4,6,7 MM2- C&A#3, I#1,4,5,6 * Choices are part of the plan - B1CA#4,5 Study 13th A of F - B1 K#2 |
Choice &
Acc. Integrity |
| 35/ | Learn to live righteously amid pressure | Standards MM1- K#7, C&A#2, I#6,8 * MM2- C&A#1,5,6,7, I#1,2,4 Modest clothing B2 CA#2 * Avoiding Temptation - B2 CA#4,5,6,8; I#7 |
Choice & Acc. Integrity |
| 36/ | Understand the importance of truth in living a virtuous life | Make changes to improve
behavior in an area MM1-I#2,4,5 MM2-F#5, C&A#3,6, I#1, Tell the truth - B1 I#6 |
Knowledge Choice & Acc |
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| 37/ | Learn to appreciate her physical body and keep it in the best condition possible | Grooming, fitness &
strength activity (prior to lesson) - Physical Fitness activity for 30 mins/day 5 days per two weeks - B1 K#4, B2 K#5,6 Games - AB p. 133 |
Choice & Acc. |
| General Conference | Read 3 articles by Church leader B1 K#7,8 | ||
| 38/ | Understand and desire to practice basic principles of good nutrition contained in the Word of Wisdom | Cooking healthy food,
gardening * Nutrition expert - AB p. 27 Prepare meals for needy family - freeze for later MM2- GW#2 Compiling a Simplified Cookbook - AB p. 102 Everyone in class bring a favorite recipe prepared and share recipes. |
Choice & Acc. |
| 39 | Recognize the effects of drug abuse on the body and spirit | Drug abuse awareness,
service project for drug rehab center Invite expert on issue such as drugs, alcohol, suicide, eating disorders. Report to parents. MM2-C&A#4 * MM2- C&A#4 |
Choice & Acc. |
| 40 | Recognize the value and benefit of good health care in the home | Emergency preparedness,
first aid, home nursing skills, child care Physical Preparedness Night+ |
Knowledge |
| 41 | Know she has the ability to succeed | Self-esteem activities
MM1- DN#2, IW#1,5,8 MM2- DN#6,8, IW#1,2 |
Individual Worth |
| 42 | Have the courage to accept opportunities to improve her life | Try new sports or skill -
MM1 K# 6,9 * Understand moral courage B2 I#5 Problem-Solving Activities - AB p. 131-132 Evaluate your activities, journal - MM1- IW#8, Create something - MM1 K#3,6 Learn 3 church songs - share MM1 K#7, Take charge of the choices you make in your life C&A#2,3,4,7 Make Community better - B1 K#3 B2 K#3 |
Divine Nature |
| 43/ | Recognize the feelings of self-esteem which accompany righteous living | Self-esteem activities MM1- C&A#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, GW#4,6, I#2,4,7 MM2- F#4,5,7, DN#3,5,6, IW#3, C&A#1,3,4,7, I#1,2,3,4,5,6 Journal choices that built self-esteem - B2 IW#8 |
Individual Worth |
| 44 | Understand the importance and benefits of using time wisely | Time management Any value experience and especially Laurel projects |
Knowledge |
| 45/ | Appreciate the value of work | Career night The Activity Book - Cleaning the Meetinghouse p. 49 - Cleaning the Meetinghouse Grounds p. 50 - Cleaning & Repairing Hymnbooks p. 51 - Repairing & Cleaning Nursery or Primary Toys p. 52 MM1- GW#4,5 MM2- GW#1,2,3,5,6 Earn money to donate to Mission Fund B1 F#5 (Prepare for Tithing settlement) |
Knowledge |
| 46 | Understand the purpose and value of education throughout her life | Vocation or education
activity MM1- K#1,2,4,5,6,9 MM2- K#1,2,3,4,5,6,8 Tutor a child in need B1 GW#2 Study more diligently - B2 K#7 |
Knowledge |
| 47 | Appreciate and encourage the development of talents | Talent night * Develop a
talent - B1 K#5 Teach your talent - B2 GW#6 MM1- IW#8, K#1,3,6, I#1 MM2- K#1,5,7 Make collage of self B1 IW#4 |
Individual Worth Divine Nature |
| 48 | Understand how setting short-range goals can help to achieve long range goals | Goal-setting - AB p. 4 MM1- C&A#2,3,4,7,8 MM2- C&A#1 - 1,5,6,7 |
Choice & Acc. |
| 49 | Understand the principles and steps involved in correctly delegating responsibilities to others | Leadership Training
Activity (during winter break) Plan Community project - MM1- K#5 Plan to improve reverence MM2- GW#8, Organize a standards panel - I#4 |
Individual Worth Divine Nature |
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Resources: *‘Young Women Strengthening Families’ by Linda Dastrup 1998 +mormons.org (Young Women corner section) youngwomen.faithweb.com (handouts, lesson ideas, activities, values, camp, personal progress, etc.) members.xoom.com/Lblake/index.html (retention, BYC, fund-raisers, games, handouts, holidays, planning, mothers, secretaries, plus much more) generalconference.com (audio archives of conference) mormontown.com (like an old newspaper) ldsyouth.com (dating ideas and more) FHE (Family Home Evening Resource Manual) AB (Activity Book) Personal Progress Book: B1, B2 (Beehive 1 & 2) MM1, MM2 (Mia Maid 1 & 2) Faith (F), Divine Nature (DN), Ind. Worth (IW), Knowledge (K), Good Works (GW), Choice and Acct. (CA), Integrity (I) |