Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Upcoming Event: Eleven-Year-Old Scout Camp
Just a reminder to the parents and leaders of 11-year-old scouts attending their first overnight. Camp begins at 5:00 pm Friday, June 7 and ends at 3:30 pm Saturday, June 8 at Camp Herms in the El Cerrito hills. This is a six-stake event and will be a highlight of their scouting experience so far. At 11-year-old Scout Camp the boys prepare for continued success in Scouting, learn basic outdoor skills, build self-confidence, work on rank requirements and build leadership skills, associate with other LDS boys throughout the East Bay area...and have fun!
Please ensure that the boys wear their Scout uniform (both Friday and Saturday) - and have their name on everything they bring. The boys will need to bring the following:
Scout handbook
Scout uniform
Jacket
First aid kit
Compass (optional)
Mess Kit (knife fork, spoon, plate, bowl, cup)
Sleeping bag and tent
Ground cloth/tarp
Flashlight
Toilet kit
Rain poncho (just in case)
A 3-foot length of rope
Foil dinner (for Friday night)
Driving Directions to Camp Herms:
Take 580 and merge onto 80 towards Richmond. Take Central Ave exit. Left on San Pablo, Right on Mossier (go to end, very steep), Left on Arlington (residential winding), Right Arlington Park, Right just after park to get to Camp Herms upper parking. *** Turn Right just before Arlington Park (Villa Nuevo) and park near bottom lower field area.
May Newsletter From Stake Primary Presidency
Sharing Time for Primary Presidencies
Oakland Stake Primary Newsletter Vol. 4, May 2013
I recently viewed the General Sunday School Auxiliary Leadership Training - what a great resource!
Did you know that the Sunday School of each ward is responsible for training all teachers (including Primary teachers)?
Did you know that the most important part of your Primary teaching is in your own daily spiritual preparation?
Have you sensed the change in emphasis - from children/students who sit in a class waiting to receive the prepared lesson to “gospel learners” who also have responsibilities in the classroom?
Did you know that your purpose as a Primary teacher is to help the children become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ (not just to gain a testimony)?
Did you know that your calling is to teach as the Savior taught? (Now, that is a tall order!)
To that end, the church has introduced “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” to inspire us to look to the Savior and ponder his ways as we prepare and teach. The Savior (1) loved those he taught, (2) knew those he taught and who they could become, (3) used the scriptures, (4) shared simple, relevant stories and parables, (5) asked questions that caused gospel learners to think and feel deeply, (6) invited them to testify, (7) trusted those he taught and gave them opportunities to serve, (8) invited them to act in faith, and (9) was their examplar, patterning the principles he taught.
I encourage all of us to become more familiar with the church’s new teaching resource, Teaching in the Savior’s Way.
The First Presidency has promised that as we pattern our gospel teaching in the Savior’s way, the Holy Ghost will help us know what to do, our own testimonies will grow, our personal conversions will be deepened, and we will be strengthened to meet the challenges of life.
Oakland Stake Primary Newsletter Vol. 4, May 2013
I recently viewed the General Sunday School Auxiliary Leadership Training - what a great resource!
Did you know that the Sunday School of each ward is responsible for training all teachers (including Primary teachers)?
Did you know that the most important part of your Primary teaching is in your own daily spiritual preparation?
Have you sensed the change in emphasis - from children/students who sit in a class waiting to receive the prepared lesson to “gospel learners” who also have responsibilities in the classroom?
Did you know that your purpose as a Primary teacher is to help the children become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ (not just to gain a testimony)?
Did you know that your calling is to teach as the Savior taught? (Now, that is a tall order!)
To that end, the church has introduced “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” to inspire us to look to the Savior and ponder his ways as we prepare and teach. The Savior (1) loved those he taught, (2) knew those he taught and who they could become, (3) used the scriptures, (4) shared simple, relevant stories and parables, (5) asked questions that caused gospel learners to think and feel deeply, (6) invited them to testify, (7) trusted those he taught and gave them opportunities to serve, (8) invited them to act in faith, and (9) was their examplar, patterning the principles he taught.
I encourage all of us to become more familiar with the church’s new teaching resource, Teaching in the Savior’s Way.
The First Presidency has promised that as we pattern our gospel teaching in the Savior’s way, the Holy Ghost will help us know what to do, our own testimonies will grow, our personal conversions will be deepened, and we will be strengthened to meet the challenges of life.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
April Newsletter for Stake Primary Presidency
Sharing Time for Primary Presidencies
Oakland Stake Primary Newsletter Vol. 3, April 2013
The General Primary Presidency recently held the annual Primary Leadership Training, which is available via webcast on the church website (highly recommend for each of you!). I’ve watched it a few times thus far (I’m a little slow) and am still taking copious notes. Here is one bite-size idea that I wish to share –
Primary Children and Family History Work
One Primary mother listened to Elder Bednar’s talk encouraging the youth of the church to get involved in Family History (October 2011). Thereafter, this inspired mother invited the ward’s Family History Consultant into her home to introduce family history to the family. Initially interested because of his love of computers, her 10 year-old son became excited about family history. Thus far, he has submitted over 200 family names needing temple work and has learned the joy that comes from family history. We were reminded of Elder Bednar’s promise to the youth and children who perform family history –
“As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. The promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will be implanted in your hearts. Your patriarchal blessing, with its declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives.”
With those kinds of promises to the youth who participate in family history, I would invite all of you to think of ways we can introduce family history to the Primary children (Elder Bednar also cautioned leaders and parents not to overly program this endeavor or provide detailed training, but merely to allow the children to explore, experiment, and learn for themselves.)
This mother shared that too often we underestimate what our children are capable of accomplishing and deprive them of potential blessings and protection.
Oakland Stake Primary Newsletter Vol. 3, April 2013
The General Primary Presidency recently held the annual Primary Leadership Training, which is available via webcast on the church website (highly recommend for each of you!). I’ve watched it a few times thus far (I’m a little slow) and am still taking copious notes. Here is one bite-size idea that I wish to share –
Primary Children and Family History Work
One Primary mother listened to Elder Bednar’s talk encouraging the youth of the church to get involved in Family History (October 2011). Thereafter, this inspired mother invited the ward’s Family History Consultant into her home to introduce family history to the family. Initially interested because of his love of computers, her 10 year-old son became excited about family history. Thus far, he has submitted over 200 family names needing temple work and has learned the joy that comes from family history. We were reminded of Elder Bednar’s promise to the youth and children who perform family history –
“As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. The promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will be implanted in your hearts. Your patriarchal blessing, with its declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives.”
With those kinds of promises to the youth who participate in family history, I would invite all of you to think of ways we can introduce family history to the Primary children (Elder Bednar also cautioned leaders and parents not to overly program this endeavor or provide detailed training, but merely to allow the children to explore, experiment, and learn for themselves.)
This mother shared that too often we underestimate what our children are capable of accomplishing and deprive them of potential blessings and protection.
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