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Saturday, August 31, 2013
September Newsletter from the Stake Primary Presidency
Sharing Time for Primary Presidencies
Oakland Stake Primary Newsletter Vol. 6, September 2013
THE PROPHETIC BLESSINGS AND PROTECTIONS OF FHE, FAMILY PRAYER AND FAMILY SCRIPTURE READING
We have been thrilled by the Primary children’s response to the Summer Challenge and their enthusiasm for holding family home evening, family prayer, and family scripture reading. These sweet children probably have little comprehension at this time regarding the blessings and protections promised to them and their families by our prophets for these small and simple things. Here are a few of our favorites –
"The prophetic counsel to have daily personal and family prayer, daily personal and family scripture study, and weekly family home evening are the essential, weight-bearing beams in the construction of a Christ-centered home. Without these regular practices it will be difficult to find the desired and much-needed peace and refuge from the world.” (Richard G. Scott)
“If the Saints obey this counsel (to hold family home evening), we promise that great blessings will result. Love at home and obedience to parents will increase, faith will be developed in the hearts of the youth of Israel, and they will gain power to combat the evil influences and temptations which beset them.” (Joseph F. Smith)
“I know of no single activity that has more potential for unifying our families and bringing more love and divine direction into our homes than consistent, fervent family prayer…. Don’t let anything stand in the way of consistent, fervent family prayer! Think of what you teach by having family prayer. Then think of what you teach by not having family prayer.” (John Groberg)
Friday, August 30, 2013
Summer Family Challenge Coming to a Close!
If you haven't already heard....
Stake Conference and the end of the Oakland Stake Primary Summer Challenge are almost here! We are anxious for all the families to come to Stake Conference on September 15th with their jars full - and ready to have their family portraits taken.
Now that families are finally back in town and settling into school schedules, we'd love to infuse the challenge with renewed enthusiasm in this homestretch!
To that end, each of the ward Primaries should have a supply of "incentive" puff balls - the small red balls to be given out to the children as they relate how they felt the Holy Ghost in family prayer or scripture reading or FHE (the children can earn these as many times as they want). The silver (or medium) shiny balls are to be distributed as each child relates a family history story (orally for small children, in written form for older children) - only one ball can be earned per child for this endeavor.
And to top it off - HUGE gold balls are now available at the Oakland Visitors Center on Temple Hill for each family who visits together (and watches the movie on families). The Clements, Visitor Center Directors, have expressed that it is their goal to get each young LDS family to the visitors center this year!
We would love to hear your family's story about the challenge (and/or to see pictures of them with their jars) - feel free to email your stories and pictures to Kim Florence at kimberly.spears@gmail.com.
"The prophetic counsel to have daily personal and family prayer, daily personal and family scripture study, and weekly family home evening are the essential, weight-bearing beams in the construction of a Christ-centered home." ~ Richard G. Scott
Stake Conference and the end of the Oakland Stake Primary Summer Challenge are almost here! We are anxious for all the families to come to Stake Conference on September 15th with their jars full - and ready to have their family portraits taken.
Now that families are finally back in town and settling into school schedules, we'd love to infuse the challenge with renewed enthusiasm in this homestretch!
To that end, each of the ward Primaries should have a supply of "incentive" puff balls - the small red balls to be given out to the children as they relate how they felt the Holy Ghost in family prayer or scripture reading or FHE (the children can earn these as many times as they want). The silver (or medium) shiny balls are to be distributed as each child relates a family history story (orally for small children, in written form for older children) - only one ball can be earned per child for this endeavor.
And to top it off - HUGE gold balls are now available at the Oakland Visitors Center on Temple Hill for each family who visits together (and watches the movie on families). The Clements, Visitor Center Directors, have expressed that it is their goal to get each young LDS family to the visitors center this year!
We would love to hear your family's story about the challenge (and/or to see pictures of them with their jars) - feel free to email your stories and pictures to Kim Florence at kimberly.spears@gmail.com.
"The prophetic counsel to have daily personal and family prayer, daily personal and family scripture study, and weekly family home evening are the essential, weight-bearing beams in the construction of a Christ-centered home." ~ Richard G. Scott
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