Christmas Theme

So the Church has decided to do a big thing this year and everyone is excited about it. It is a beautiful message and with Thanksgiving in two days I am going to write about it now. If I don't it will get lost in the work I have to do. I love the message that is portrayed. You can see it here.

Now I will add my own. John 3:16,17

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Christmas is about eternity and family. Heavenly Father loved us so much that he sent Jesus to be our Savior. He sacrificed the most precious of his children, His own flesh and blood Son Jesus Christ, so that the rest of us can return to be with Him too. That is His gift to us. When I think of what it took for that to happen the magnitude of it astounds me. Jesus is Heavenly Fathers gift to us whether we are grateful or not. It is our choice on how we choose to receive it. As a spoiled brat who has everything you could want and just throw it away or someone who really loves what has been given to them and is thankful everyday for such a momentous gift. Are you willing to accept it? I did.

Things I did for Activity days that can be adapted for Young Womens

When I was activity days leader the girls got to go to a Valiant Miss Conference, they have one every year and the theme that year was "Modesty Matters." I loved it and thought that we should do something like it for our ward. It was a really cute thing for them to do and they agreed.

So I wrote a skit. We asked moms and older sisters if they had modest dresses that we could use to display. Then the girls (mind you these girls are ages 8-11) acted out the skit while I directed. It was a lot of fun. There were invitations made that went home with parents, we even invited the ward to come and see our skit. I was really impressed with the turnout we had at least 30 people (I really think there were more) for our small ward tat is a big feat for a Wednesday night. The young women were there and their leaders the bishopric and the primary presidency. As well as many parents who were not all members either I might add. :) We had lots of laughs and a huge applause at the end and I was very proud of them for doing such a great job!! At the end we all signed a pledge poster stating that Modesty Mattered and that we would be modest and invited all who were there to sign it as well. Then we served M&M's.

The girls not only did a great job they all had fun too!! Below is the skit I wrote if you wish to use it go right ahead if there is something you don't understand leave a comment and with your e-mail and I will address it.

 Finding Something to Wear for My Cousin's Wedding

People needed 6

Righteous Girl: Modestly dressed

Godmother:Sunday dress (I would recommend an older adult)

Worldly Girl #1: Over a modest t-shirt has spaghetti noodles taped to her shoulders to represent spaghetti strap tank top

Worldly Girl #2: Over a modest shirt has stuffed bears attached to her shoulders to represent bare shoulders.


Worldly Girl #3: Over a modest shirt has a stuffed bear attached to her belly and below that over pants has saran wrap with mini chocolate bars (like snickers, butterfinger, ect) in it to represent a bare belly and mini skirt.

Worldly Girl #4: Over a modest shirt has a plunger tied around her neck and on her backside a pipe wrench in representation of a plunging neckline and plumbers crack.


*This represents actions that the person is doing these this are not said*



Righteous Girl: *sigh* oh I wish I could figure out what to wear to my cousin's wedding, I need help!! *sigh's again then places her hand on the side of her head thinking*


Godmother:*comes in to aid the girl* Oh sweetheart, you know I can help you with that.

Righteous Girl: *surprised* who are you?


Godmother:*answers* I m your Godmother and I have been sent to help you. Now *points to the door* let's see what some girls think is fashionable shall we.

Worldly Girl #1:*comes in wearing "spaghetti" straps tank top*

Righteous Girl:Are tose supposed to be sleeves? It looks like I could eat them.


Godmother:That is why they are called spaghetti straps. Do you think you could make this modest?

Righteous Girl:Yeah all you would have to do is put a t-shirt under it or a sweater or light jacket over it.


Godmother: Good that is exactly what you could do. Lets see the next one and tell me wat you think.

Worldly Girl #2:*comes in with bare shoulders*

Righteous Girl:That is pretty but.....................


Godmother:*finishes righteous girls sentence* she is showing way to much skin and our Heavenly Father wouldn't like that would he?

Righteous Girl: No! He wouldn't maybe the next one will be better.

Worldly Girl #3: *comes in with a "bare belly and saran wrap skirt with candy attached*


Righteous Girl:I really like that skirt but it is too miniature and that top............


Godmother: Yes that top shows way too much bear belly. You shouldn't be able to see your belly button when wearing a proper shirt. I wonder what they are going to bring out next?

Worldly Girl #4:*comes in with a mini sink plunger around her neck and a pipe wrench on her backside*

Righteous Girl: Oh wow!! She is defiantly showing too much of everything!!

Godmother:Yes that plunging neckline and plumbers crack is out of line. You can't wear that to a wedding *goes over to the curtain and moves it * These are some examples of appropriate attire right here.

Righteous Girl: If this was right here then why did we see all that?

Godmother:because I wanted you to know what was appropriate and to know what was not so that you knew what you could wear to the wedding Just remember it is as easy as a song.

""All the worldly girls enter the stage and sing "Head shoulders Knees and Toes"

Godmother: Here let them explain.......................

Worldly Girl #1: Head-Lift your arms up to make sure your shirts and dresses are long enough to cover what they are supposed to.

Worldly Girl #2: Shoulders-Make sure they are covered.


Worldly Girl #3: Knees-Make sure skirts and shorts are to here.

Worldly Girl #4:Toes-When you bend over to touch your toes make sure that you shirt skirt pants or dress don't expose your bottom or bare back.


Godmother: Now that you know all you have to do is remember the song and it will help you pick out the perfect outfit for not just the wedding but everyday without question.

Righteous Girl:Thank-you Godmother *gives her a hug* you sure made it easy.

Plans for Carolyn's Baptism

No this is not her but this is what she will be doing in a year or so.

I was thinking of making a plan for a year (or so) FHE lessons that center around this topic so that she can be ready I am starting with the missionary lessons. I don't want to overwhelm my kids all at once so I may through in some fun.  My kids being 7 almost 4 and almost 2 so this is going to be a challenge to begin with. I am going to use some ideas from sugardoodle.

 

This is Carolyn (excuse the blue glare.)  Second grade picture. (See how pretty she is?)

I can't wait to see this happen. I am so excited for her. I can't wait to do this journey for her and her siblings. I hope that I can learn what works and what doesn't so I can improve on them for the other 2 when it comes to their time for Baptism. When the time is right I also plan to have the missionaries come and teach her too, because yeah I don't want her to say "mom I never had a choice", like a few of my friends have had said to them then those children went inactive. I know that isn't true btw. That just isn't the way that this church works. It is all about choices how you use them and how you choose them. I want that for my kids to know for themselves not just because I say so. I hope that they will feel the spirit and know what we have been teaching them is true. That is the objective anyway.

I am not weird I am Mormon go figure.

First I am going to share what I believe and my faith. I am a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon for those who know it as that.) I am proud that I am. I believe in it's teachings and I know that they are true. I know the book of Mormon is true. I believe there is a profit on this earth and he communicates with God. His name is Thomas S Monson.I know people have their own ideas about religion and all that go with it. This however is not me trying to convince you that my church is true I just want to share it with the world.

I went inactive for awhile after my last child was born, but my truth has never changed. I have had blessings presented to me by priesthood holders that have not only helped the situation but healed. I have seen the power of fervent prayer, I have seen the power and blessings of the temple.

 

See how pretty the Detroit Temple is? Inside is way better so beautiful and peaceful.

The reason I came back to church, simple I had things and people and all manner of signs telling me to go back that I was needed there. Then along came the Elders and the Bishop. Well I credit the Elders most because they never gave up on us. (I know it is part of their job to reactivate people to come back to church but they became a part of our family I really don't even think they know that yet.) Wacky young men that leave their home and family for 2 years to serve the church and God. (Women to if they want to that is.) I know the reason that I was supposed to go back. I was needed to teach and be a leader in Young Womens. Plain and simple and I was needed to help out some people with their calling. I am very excited about what I am doing. It will be a challenge but I love it. Also another reason is that it is helping my family. My children (the older 2 anyway) love to go to their classes and they are learning about God. Ashley cries when she goes into the nursery but after about 5 minutes she is fine and even if she sees me she is still okay. At first with her I had to sneak by and hope she didn't see, but now all is well.