Reading Block Nov 23-29

Reading for this week is Luke 22-24No Scripture Mastery this week due to Thanksgiving

Mary's act of adoration

We talked about special gifts we've given and/or received today. We talked about Mary annointing Christ's feet with expensive ointment and how this could relate to the money spent on building temples. We discussed how we want to show our highest honor to God by having a beautiful house to worship him. Jordan also pointed out how important it is to dress appropriately for the sabbath to show our respect and honor for God. (I'm always learning something from the insights of our wonderful youth!!)

Lazarus

We spent a few days discussing the death of Jesus' friend Lazarus. How he wept with Mary and how he brought him back to life. We discussed that signs don't produce faith as taught in D&C 63:9-12. We also discussed that the raising of Lazarus serves as a TYPE of the Resurrection of Christ and studied many other "types" in the scriptures that testify of Christ.

The Cat's Meow

Congrats to Kendra & Chloe for making the Varsity and Natalie & Nicole for making the JV Water Polo Team last week! Wow!....you guys are awesome!

Our True Shepherd

Today we learned the qualities of a shepherd. He would walk ahead of them and lead them, he would call them by name, he would risk his life for them. His sheep would come when they were called but not follow a stranger. Jesus used these well-known ideas about sheep and shepherds to teach about His relationship to His followers. We also discussed John 10:16 where he talks about his "other" sheep. We know from 3Nephi 15:21 in the Book of Mormon that Jesus was referring to the Nephites on the American continent. The Book of Mormon is truly another testimony of Christ.

Rock Star of the Week-Nicole

Nicole is so awesome! She is always willing to say a prayer, do a last minute devotional or anything else where I need a volunteer. I love her positive attitude. She is a great example to all of us!FAVORITES
Sport- Water Polo & Watching Football
Candy- Whoppers
Color- Blue
Movie- Remember the Titans &
Dan in Real Life
Holiday- Christmas
Hymn- I’ll go where you want me to go
Gen Auth- Russell M. Nelson
Scripture- Moroni 10:4-6
This is her favorite because it helped her know that the church was true

WISHES & DREAMS
To travel to Europe
To fly
To cure cancer
To save Africa

HOBBIES & PETS
Play piano
Play Waterpolo
Hang out with friends
Read
1 dog-Bootz

UNIQUE QUALITY
Has a fraternal twin and BFF

This week we will finish up our devotionals from the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet. We are so blessed to have this guidebook and live it's standards!! Thanks to all of you for your great devotionals! Devotionals this week are:
Monday - Matt
Tuesday - Nicole
Wednesday - Chantel
Thursday - Tristain
Friday - Jennifer

Reading Block for Nov 16-22

This week's reading block is Luke 16-21

Our Scripture mastery verse is Romans 1:16

More Morman Ads

The kids worked in groups today to find "Morman Ad" posters that would apply to their Scripture Mastery scriptures. They were very creative and came up with some great insights!!

Rhiannon & Stuart

Kendra, Natalie & Chantel

Jennifer

Rock Star of the Week-Deidre

Deidre is our Rock Star this week because she is ALWAYS so sweet in class. She participates whenever she is asked and is kind and polite to everyone! FAVORITES
Sport- Dance
Candy- Twix
Color- Black
Movie- Better Off Dead
Holiday- 4th of July
Hymn- Battle Hymn of the Republic
Gen Auth- Gordon B. Hinckley

WISHES & DREAMS
A Bike tour of Ireland
Never get sick
More shoes
$ million dollars

HOBBIES & PETS
Read
Cindy (rabbit) & Indiana (dog)
Watch YouTube videos

Weekly Devotionals Nov 12-14

Devotionals for the Week:
Mon & Tues- No School
Wed - Meryl (Language)
Thurs - Kendra (Honesty)
Fri- Chloe (Gratitude)

Scripture Block for Nov 9-15th

This weeks reading is Luke 10-15 The Scripture Mastery verses of the week are: Acts 7:55-56

Parable of the Chief Seats

Today we did a bit of role playing to teach one of Christ's parables from Luke 14:7-11. I had several volunteers pretend to be attending a wedding. The Father of the Bride (Jordan) invited the guests in one by one and instructed them to take a seat. There were several seats to choose from...one being a soft, comfortable chair. One by one the guests came in, but none of them took the best seat. They reserved it for the last guest, the king (McKay). I had to make some last minute adjustments as I saw my plan wasn't working out the way I wanted it to. (I had hoped they would all fight over the best seat!) It was a little jumbled but worked out....however, the bottom line was all of our volunteers already knew how to be humble and had respect for someone in authority...what Christ was trying to teach in his parable. My heart was full as I saw these wonderful students again display their Christlike actions!

Our Youth are EXCELLENT!!

Even Matt got in on the action last night for the French Valley Ward Young Women's "Evening of Excellence"! Sister Willis, Sister Courtney, Sister Hurd and Sister Naylor put on a WONDERFUL program which included a dinner served by the Young Men. All the youth that participated did such a wonderful job serving and sharing their talents. Everyone in attendance will agree that our youth are EXCELLENT!! (PS-Also...I learned that Matt doesn't ever want the title "chicken"-haha!)

Shannon-the Beehive President

Brandy

Kaity & her mom

Jennifer

Kendra & Nicole

Chantel & her mom

Rhiannon

Chloe

Kendra

Nicole

Natalie

Tristain

Brittany (seated far left) and Rachel. Brittany was honored for already receiving her YW Medallion!!!

Kaity has been working hard in choir and scripture study

Rhiannon and Adara (everyone's favorite "young" woman)

Rachel & Jennifer

Rachel with Stake Young Women's president, Sister Carroll

Kendra made 100 birthday cards for the Relief Society! All the girls are so impressed by her creativity!

Another very creative young woman..Chloe, showing her artwork.

Thanks to the Teachers and Priests who served dinner to all the Young Women and their parents. (Oh..and thanks to you too Chantel-ha!)

Sister Willis making sure Rachel (Laurel President) has the program down!

Best Sisters Tristain & Rhiannon

Natalie with her CHS Water Polo display

Nicole's display included her great report card and scrapbook

Rock Star of the Week - Dallin

Dallin is our Rock Star this week because of his enthusiasm. He is always willing to do anything asked of him and we ALL love it when he reads the scriptures aloud in class. (Plus he's a great hockey player!! :)FAVORITES
Sport- Hockey
Candy- Strawberries
Color- Blue
Movie- X-Men
Holiday- Christmas
Hymn- Called to Serve
Gen Auth- Dallin H. Oaks
Scripture- Alma ____: _____

WISHES & DREAMS
Vacation in Backyard
Magic Carpet
Genie
Breathe under water

HOBBIES & PETS
Dog- Max (Beagle)
Think about Meryl
Plays Hockey

Devotionals for Nov 4th - 7th

This week's devotionals are:
Mon: (No Seminary)
Tues: Jordan - Family
Wed: Stuart - Dating
Thurs: Jennifer - Repentance
Fri: Nicole - Entertainment & Media

Scripture Block Nov 2nd - 8th

Reading for the week is Luke 7, 8 & 9 Scripture Mastery verse is John 17:3

Happy Birthday Kendra!!

Today is Halloween! We had a few visitors...Little Red Riding Hood (Chloe), Obe Wan Kenobi (Jordan) and some cute swim girls. Along with our Month End Breakfast, we also celebrated Kendra's 16th Birthday! Stuart played his guitar all during class and we LOVED it! Jordan sang along (with the "Force" of course)! McKay and Kaity were some of those who did some fancy pictionary drawings of their favorite scripture mastery scriptures after breakfast. Brother Northrup cooked up a great breakfast and got fancy with his pancakes! He also brought us delicious bacon! He needs to be on the FOOD network :) Thanks SO much for all your help!!

Brother Eason joined us today too! Thanks for the OJ!

Matt and Rachel used their "Force" on Jennifer's breakfast. I think we better leave those light sabers with Obe Wan!

Rock on Stuart!

Thanks Stuart for sharing your amazing talent with us today during breakfast!

Rock Star of the Week-Chantel

Chantel's smile is so contagious (don't you agree!!) and she can make us all smile and laugh and she brings a great spirit to our class..that is why she is our Rock Star this week! FAVORITES
Sport- Football
Candy- Chocolate Covered Gummi Bears
Color- Pink
Movie- Pirates 1-2-3
Holiday- Halloween
Hymn- Spirit of God
Gen Auth- Thomas S. Monson

WISHES & DREAMS
Dream Vacation-Bahamas

HOBBIES & PETS
Listen to Music
Hang out with Friends
Dance
2 dogs- Cody & Izzy

UNIQUE
Born in London, England

Devotionals for Week of Oct 27th

For the next few weeks our devotionals will be focusing on the topics found in the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet (see the Oct issue of the New Era). Students are asked to share a story or personal experience related to their assigned topic and also tie it in with a scripture mastery scripture ( if possible.)
This weeks assignments are:
Monday-Rachel-Dress & Appearance
Tuesday-Natalie-Service to Others
Wednesday-Tristain-Sabbath Day Observance
Thursday-Deidre-Friends
Friday-Kaity-Music and Dancing