Manual 2 Value Experiences & Activities
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Lesson (Manual #2) Correlation with Value Experiences and Activities

Date

Lesson # Title

Objective

Hymn Suggestion

Related Value Experiences

Laurel Project ideas

Combined or Class Activities

Jan

Value: Faith
LIVING AS A DAUGHTER OF GOD

7

#1 Drawing Closer to Jesus Christ Each YW will desire to draw closer to Jesus Christ. Hymn #220

Lord I Would

Follow Thee

B1 F#1,2 B2 F#1,2

MM1 F#4 DN#1,2,4,6

MM2 F#3 DN#3,4,5

  Art lesson - "draw" Christ (getting to know him)

14

#2 Spiritual Gifts Each YW will under-stand that developing her spiritual gifts will enrich life for herself and others.   B1 DN#1 B2 IW#1

MM1 F#1 DN#2,5

IW #5 I #2,4,6

C&A #1,2,4,

MM2 F#4,5 DN#3,5

   

21

#3 Building the Kingdom of God Each YW will recognize that through personal sacrifice she can help build the kingdom of God.   B1 F #3,4,5

B2 GW #2, 5

MM1 DN#3 I#2,4,6 C&A#1,2,4 IW#8 K#5

MM2 F#5 C& A#3

GW#2,3,5 I#5

Make bookmarks, awards, binders, PP reminders, etc. for new Beehives.

Make Monthly cal.

 
FULFILLING WOMEN'S DIVINE ROLES

28

#4 Obeying Commandments Helps us Fulfill our Divine Roles Each YW will under-stand how obeying or breaking the

Commandments of God influences the way she fulfills her divine roles.

Hymns #303

Keep the Commandments

B1 C&A #5,6,7

B2 C&A #3,4,5

MM1 DN#7

C&A #1,2,3,4,6,7,8

I#2,3,4,5,6,7,8

MM2 F#5 DN#2,3,6

C&A #3 I# 1,3,5,6

Make FHE lessons for a year for future family  

Feb

Value: Divine Nature

4

#5 Home Environment Each YW will strive to create a home environ-ment where the Spirit of the Lord can dwell. Hymn #298

Home Can Be A Heaven on Earth

B1 K#1 I#3,4GW#3,4

B2 GW#1, 4 I# 3

MM1 DN#2,7

C&A 1,2,3,4,6,7,8

I#2,3,4,5,6,7,8

MM2 DN#1,2,3,4,7,8

IW#4

Learn to Paint and wallpaper

Redecorate room

Relay race of Homemaking skills

(see lesson suggestions)

Flower arranging class

CONTRIBUTING TO FAMILY LIFE

11

#6 Sharing Work in the Home Each YW will seek to do her share of the work in the home.   B1 GW # 1,2,4,5

B2 K#1

MM1 GW#4

MM2 GW#2

Cook 1 meal/week for your family

Learn how to garden - start one

 

18

#7 Living in Love and Harmony Each YW will treat members of her family in a more Christ-like manner. Hymn #297

Love at Home

B2 DN #5,6 K#1

CA#8 I#3

MM2 F#5 DN#1,7,8

I#2

  Plan, shop, cook & serve dinner to parents

25

#8 Improving Communication Skills Each YW will seek to improve communication within her family.   B1 GW#6

B2 DN#6,7

MM2 IW #3 F#1,6

DN# 6,7,4

   

Mar

Integrity

4

#9 A YW as a Peacemaker in Her Home Each YW will seek to be a peacemaker in her home.   B1 GW#4 B2 DN#6,8

MM1 IW#3

MM2 DN #1,3,7,8

Make a (piece) quilt for someone  
LEARNING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD

11

#10 The Priesthood: A Great Blessing Each YW will under-stand more fully what the priesthood is and the blessings she can enjoy through its power. Hymns #20

God of Power,

God of Right

B1 K#7, 8

MM1 GW#1

MM2 DN#1,3,7,8

  Invite Priesthood holder to visit and speak

Priesthood Appreciation Night

18

#11 Appreciating the Bishop Each YW will under-stand and appreciate the responsibilities of her Bishop.   B1 K# 8,7

MM1 GW#1,2,8

  "This is your Life" for the Bishopric

25

#12 Father's Blessings Each YW will under-stand and desire the priesthood blessings she can receive through her father.   B1 IW#3

MM 1 GW# 1 IW#3

MM2 F#5

  Daddy Daughter Newlywed Game

Learning About Fathers "Activity Book" pg. 15-16

Apr

Value: Individual Worth

1

General Conference     B1 K#7,8 Listen to , read, study, outline cross-reference all the Conference talks Conference/NewEra Bowl

8

#13 Patriarchal Blessings Each YW will understand how a patriarchal bless-ing can guide her life   B1 F#6 DN#1

B2 DN #1

MM2 IW#1,2

  Have the Patriarch to dinner -  speak to YW

Easter Activity - Walk w/ Christ

LEARNING ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY AND TEMPLE WORK

15

#14 The Blessings of the Temple Each YW will under-stand that temple attendance brings great blessings.   B1 IW#6

MM1 K#8 GW#5

DN#8

MM2 IW#7

Plan your Temple wedding (on a budget) Do Baptisms for the Dead

22

#15 Temple Marriage Each YW will under-stand the divine purpose of marriage. Hymns #300

Families Can Be Together Forever

B1 DN#1

MM1 DN#1,8

MM2 DN#2,6

  Celestial Night

Guest Speaker

29

#16 Journals Each YW will learn how to make her journal an interesting and valuable record of her life.   B1 F#4 IW#8 CA#6

B2 IW#4,5,8

MM1 F#7 C&A#7, 8

IW#2 DN#6 GW#2

MM2 IW #4,5

Assemble Photo Scrapbook Journal Jar Activity

Share journal entries when you were young

May

Value: Knowledge

6

#17 Keeping Family History Records Each YW will learn how to keep important family records. Hymns #291

Turn Your Hearts

B1 DN #8 IW#1

B2 IW#2, 7

MM1 IW #2,7 K#8 MM2 IW#5,6,7,2,8

>Research and do the temple work for ancestors

Learn to Preserve photos and records

Visit Family History Library - Search records

Photo Preservation lesson

Share an Ancestor Night

13

Mother's Day

#18 A Heritage of Righteous Traditions Each YW will seek to establish a heritage of righteous traditions.   B1 DN#8 IW#7

B2 F#2 IW#2,5GW#4

MM1 F#4,6

DN #3,5,7 K#1 IW#6

C&A #3,4 I# 2,4,5

MM2 IW#1,2,4 -8

Organize scripture reading program for YW class or ward or seminary with incentives Make a Christmas Scrip.

Candle for a Tradition

Make FHE lesson

Share Family Traditions

20

Stake Conference         Stake Conf. Jeopardy
BEING INVOLVED IN MISSIONARY WORK

27

#19 Preparing to Teach Others Each YW will prepare herself to share the gospel with others. Hymns #249

Called to Serve

B1 F#3,7 B2 F#3,4

MM1 F#2,5 K#2 GW#6 I#6

MM2 F#1,5,6,8,9 DN#3,4,5

   

Jun

Value: Good Works

3

#20 Sharing the Gospel Each YW will commit herself to fulfill the commandment to share the gospel with others. Hymns #263 Go Forth With Faith B1 F#3, 8 B2 F#3,5,6

B2MM1 F#2,5

K#2 GW#6 I#1,6

MM2 F #2,6,8.9

   

10

#21 Sustaining Missionaries Through Letters Each YW will learn ways to encourage & support YM & YW in the mission field.   B1 F#6 GW#8,

B2 GW#7

MM1 K#1

MM2 F#2,8,9

With permission, go out regularly with Sister Missionaries/

Stake Missionaries

Write letters to Missionaries from Ward

Make dinner for the Elders

INCREASING SPIRITUALITY

17

Father's Day

#22 Counseling with the Lord Each YW will seek to draw closer to her Father in Heaven by counseling w/him in all things. Hymns #142

Sweet Hour of Prayer

B1 F#6

B2 F#7 CA#1

M1 F#4,7,8 DN#2-4,6

MM2 DN#3,5

   

24

#23 Fasting Brings Blessings Each YW will understand the blessings of fasting. Hymns #138

Bless our Fast,

We Pray

B1 DN#1 CA#2

B2 I#6

MM1 F#8 MM2 DN#5

   

July

Value: Choice & Accountability Camp Song      

1

#24 Revelation in

Our Lives

Each YW will under-stand how she can receive revelation in her daily life. Hymns #143

Let the Holy

Spirit Guide

B1 F#4,

B2 F#8 DN#3,4

MM1 F#4 DN#6 IW#5

MM2 DN#3,5 I #2,5

   

8

YW

Camp ->

#25 The Law Of Sacrifice Each YW will under-stand the meaning of sacrifice and its importance in her life.   B1 CA#4 GW#1

MM1 K#7 C&A#2 I#6,8

MM2 F#5 I#5

   

15

#26 The Sacrament Each YW will

Participate with deeper understanding the ordinance of the sacrament.

* Hymns #177

" 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love"

B1 F#2

B2 F#1

MM1 DN#6

MM2 F#7

  Clean Sacrament room and trays

22

#27 Strengthening Testimony Through Obedience Each YW will understand how obedience to the principles and

ordinances of the gospel can increase

her testimony.

* Hymns #304

"Teach Me to Walk in the Light"

B1 CA#5 I#1

B2 F#8 K#2 I#4 I#7

MM1 DN#2

C&A #2,6,7,8 I#5

M2 I#1,2,5 C&A#3,8

  YW Recognition Night

29

#28 Agency Each YW will realize that her everyday choices have significant consequences. * Hymns #240

"Know This, That every Soul is Free"

B1 CA#5 DN#4 I#2

B2 IW#3 CA#1,3-5

I#1,4,7

MM1 C&A 2,8

MM2 C&A #3,4,5,6,8

Develop a game of Choice and Consequence for children  

Aug

Value: Divine Nature

5

#29 Exaltation Each YW will desire to receive exaltation. * Hymns #301

"I am a Child

of God"

B1 CA#5 I#3

B2 F#1 DN#2 CA#3

MM1 F#3,9 DN#6

MM2 C&A#2,3,6

Develop & conduct the Celestial Heir activity "Who wants to be a Celestial Heir?" Game

12

#30 Strengthening Testimony Through Service Each YW will recognize that she can strengthen her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ through service. * Hymns #309

As Sister

in Zion

B1 F#5 DN#2 K#3

GW#2,7-9

B2 K#3,4 GW#3,7

MM1 K#1

GW #2,3,4,5,6,7,8

MM2 K#8

GW #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

>Volunteer at hospital, nursing or daycare center

>Become a docent at CALM or FACT

or Pioneer Village

Tutor someone

Babysitting Clinic

Have a Little Sister Picnic w/ games

Babysitting workshop/make coupons for free babysitting

Help Gleaners box food

Community Service Proj

Secret Grandmothers

19

#31 The Law of the Land Each YW will realize the importance of supporting the laws of her country. * Hymns #339

My Country,

'Tis of Thee"

B1 K#3 I#3

B2 K#3

Help Plan- "Law Enforcement Seminar" "Learn to Respect Property Rights" "Learning to Obey Laws" AB p.210

"Community Disaster Prep" AB p211

LIVING A VIRTUOUS LIFE

26

#32 The Importance of Life Each YW will understand and appreciate the importance of life, particularly human life. Hymns #301

"I Am a Child

of God"

B1 CA#5 B2 I#5

MM1 DN# 1,7 IW# 9

C&A#6

MM2 DN#2,6

IW# 6,7,8

Collect, clean & mend, give gently used Baby items to needy shelter, hospital, etc. Scavenger Hunt for Hygiene Kit Items

Sep

Value: Integrity

2

#33 The Sacred Power of Procreation Each YW will develop an appreciation for her body and the godly power to procreation.   B1 I#3

B2 K#5

MM1 DN#1,6

MM2 DN#2

   

9

#34 Hold Fast to the Lord's Standards Each YW will recognize the importance of holding fast to the Lord's standards. * Hymns #274

"The Iron Rod"

B1 CA#5-7

B2 F#1 CA#4,5 I#7,8

MM1 DN#7 C&A#7,8

I#4,5,7,8

MM2 C&A - all

Plan and organize Standards Night Standards Night

"Three White Dresses" Activity

16

#35 Wise Choices Each YW will understand the need to make wise choices. * Hymns 239

"Choose the Right"

B1 CA#7 I#3

B2 CA#1,3,4,5

MM1 GW#6

C&A 1,2,3,4

MM2 GW - all

Plan 14 day walk with Christ for the YW, go to temple "Flight 227 Activity"

"Carnival of Life"

Treat: C&A ice cream bar

23

#36 Honesty Each YW will realize the importance of being honest in all her relationships. * Hymns #272

"Oh Say What is Truth"

B1 DN#3 I#6

B2 CA#6

MM1 GW#6

I#2,3,4,5,6,8

MM2 C&A all

  Honesty-Integrity Night (with hidden cameras!!)

30

#37 Maintaining Chastity through Righteous Living Each YW will decide to be chaste.   B1 CA#5 I#2,3

B2 CA#2

MM1 I#3,7,8

Make Temple Dress / bag to be temple ready  

Oct

Value: Knowledge

7

General Conference          
MAINTAINING PHYSICAL HEALTH

14

#38 Physical Health Each YW will recognize her responsibility to maintain her physical health so that she can fulfill her earthly mission. * Hymns #307

"In our Lovely Deseret"

B1 K#4

B2 K#5

MM2 CA#4 GW#2

Organize and Carry out a substance abuse program for school / community Aerobics, Nutrition, Eating Disorder Workshops

Human Foosball Game

Prepare Meals for Needy Families

"Games" AB p.133

21

#39 Preventing Disease Each YW will understand some ways to prevent disease.   B1 K#7

B2 K#6

Take CPR classes or 1st Aid Training, volunteer Scavenger Hunt for Hygiene Kit Items

Nutrition expert AB p.27

Compile Simple Cookbook AB p.102

DEVELOPING SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY

28

#40 Self-Mastery Each YW will learn that self-mastery brings true happiness.   B1 K1 CA#1,4

B2 K#6 K#7 CA#7,8

GW#6 I#1

MM1 DN#5,7 K#7

C&A#2

MM2 F#7 DN#3 I#2,5

K#1,4,5,7

  "A Test of Faith" Activity

Nov

Value: Faith

YW in Excellence songs

 

4

#41 Optimism Each YW will seek to develop a cheerful, optimistic attitude. * Hymn #227 "There is Sunshine in My Soul Today" B1 DN#7 CA#4 GW#3,4

B2 CA#6,8 GW#7 I#2

MM1 DN#5

MM2 DN#1,3 IW#3

   

11

Stake Conference          

18

Thanksgiving

#42 Gratitude an Appreciation Each YW will learn that there are many ways to show gratitude and will feel the joy that come through expressing her appreciation to others Hymns #94

"Come Ye Thankful"

B1 DN#6,7 IW#7

GW#5,6

B2 K#4 GW#7

MM1 DN#3 IW#3,4

MM2 DN#1,7 IW#3

Plan a Teacher Appreciation Night Make and send thank you cards to people who  serve you at school and church

Hold a Teacher Appreciation Night

MANAGING PERSONAL RESOURCES

25

#43 Wise Use of Leisure Time Each YW will seek to use her leisure time wisely. * Hymn #229

"Today, While the Sun Shines"

B1 K#2,5 IW#4

B2 K#8

   

Dec

Value: Individual Worth

* Christmas Hymns

 

2

#44 Developing Talents Each YW will recognize and develop her talents.   B1 F#1

MM1 IW#7,8 K#1,3,4,5,6 I#1

MM2 K#1,4,5, 7

C&A#2

Organize a Youth/

Children's choir

Make a collection of original work

Sharing Talent Night

Prop Bag Skit Night

9

#45 Participating in the Cultural Arts Each YW will seek to participate more fully in the cultural arts.   B1 K#6

B2 K#8

MM1 K#1,4,5,6 IW#8

GW#3

MM2 K#5

Write and direct presentation of a gospel principle Book Review Night

16

#46 Financial Responsibility Each YW will under-stand the need to become financially responsible.   B1 CA#3

MM1 K#1, #9

MM2 K#1

  Shopping on a Budget

"Welcome to the Real World" Activity

23

Christmas

#47 An Uplifting Environment Each YW will seek to develop an uplifting environment in her life now and in the future.   B1 K #7,8 GW#4,5

B2 GW#6

MM2 DN#1,5,8 K#2

I #2,5

Plan FHE for 2 months Flower arranging class
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

30

#48 Communication Skills in Leadership Each YW will become a more effective leader by learning communication skills.   B1 DN#5 IW#5

B2 GW#5 MM1 F#5,6 K#6 DN#3,5 IW#8

MM2 I#2,7 K#6

IW# 4,5,6,7,8

Learn Sign Language skills

Help a literacy program

Leadership Training Workshops
  #49 Valuing and Encouraging People with Disabilities Each YW will respect and appreciate the contributions of people with disabilities.   B2 GW#7 Provide assistance regularly for someone with special needs Disabilities Awareness Night

 

* Songs marked with (*) are not from the General Board, but chosen by topic appropriateness by the Stake YW Presidency

"AB" stands for The Activity Book

Any unfamiliar activities can be clarified by the Stake YW Leaders, please ask.

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