Choose Joy TIFFIN EFY YM/YW “How can we claim joy? Start by looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith in every thought. Give thanks for Him in our prayers and by keep covenants we’ve made. As our Savior becomes more and more real to us and as we plead for His joy to be given to us, our joy will increase.

WRITE 5 things you are good at D&C 58:26-27 “For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.  Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness.”

D&C 60:2   “But with some I am not well pleased, for they will not open their mouths, but they hide the talent which I have given unto them, because of the fear of man. Wo unto such, for mine anger is kindled against them.”

Athletes? Why do you play sports? School class officers?  Why did god help you win? Video gamers? Can you represent the savior? Social media? ever talk yourself out of posting gospel messages for fear of losing followers?

Kenadi Green:  “As Freshmen, we are starting to have feelings for the opposite gender. These feelings are okay they are normal. But we have to be careful.  Dating at our age is not going on dates. It is liking someone who likes you back and expressing it. But we Mormons like to just call it a “thing”. We like to call it a “thing” to make ourselves feel better but deep down we know it’s really dating.  But if you hug and hold hands and show affection for one another, it’s dating even if we don’t go out on dates. For example, I’m on the soccer team and this month is the Sadie Hawkins dance and the soccer team has to go and chaperone. Some of the freshman said they will ask someone (that they like) to go with them, just as friends but we all know it’s more than that.  In fact, it’s a date. We shouldn’t need to tell people we are Latter Day Saints, we should show people that we are Latter Day Saints by our actions.”

Shamgar meaning: “He who listens to God” Judges 4 Shamgar meaning: “He who listens to God”

Share 2 ways you can let your light shine Thank you note? Send a text? Hold door open?   Compliment?   High fives? Thank a parent or leader? Share 2 ways you can let your light shine

Challenge:   Identify a talent Practice Ask the Lord if He can use it Shine as brightly as you can

Choose Joy TIFFIN EFY YM/YW “How can we claim joy? Start by looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith in every thought. Give thanks for Him in our prayers and by keep covenants we’ve made. As our Savior becomes more and more real to us and as we plead for His joy to be given to us, our joy will increase.