New Beginnings

The 2015 theme for Young Women:

Bayley Thornton did a great job on planning and executing New Beginnjngs. She did this to complete her project for Faith. 

It was a great opportunity for the girls who will be entering the Young Womens program, and their familes, to learn about the theme, the values, personal progress, and the importance of the program. 

Here are a few of the Beehives 🐝🐝🐝

We look forward to learning more about the theme this year.  We are excited for all the new Beehives that will be joining us on our Journey to Embark on the Service of God. 🚢⚓️

Individual Worth #1

You are a daughter of Heavenly Father, who knows you and loves you. 

Today in class we read 

Psalm 8:4–6; Jeremiah 1:5; John 13:34; Doctrine and Covenants 18:10; Abraham 3:22–23; and Joseph Smith--History 1:1–20. 

We talked about how Jospeh Smith realized that the scriptures he read in John applied directly to him.  He could ask God and God would answer his prayers!

I know that Heavenly Father knows me, too.  He created me and He is completely aware of every aspect of my life.  I know that I can use prayer to feel the love and understanding that my Father has for me.  That knowledge brings me happiness because I Heavenly Father has a plan for me.

Write in your journal or in the comments how these scriptures teach you that Heavenly Father knows you, loves you, and is mindful of you.

Divine Nature #2

Tonight the Mia Maids and Beehives got together to teach and learn a little bit about make up application.

Julia taught Maggie to curl her lashes and apply mascara.

Sierra showed Bayley how to blot with a beauty blender.

Emma taught Bayley...

And Sis. Brown taught Emma :)

Thanks to all the girls for their great advice!

Claire shared the following quote

We are reminded that although make up is fun, it is not what makes us beautiful.  It only serves to enhances our beauty!  

Here is an opportunity for you to complete your Divine Nature required experience #2.  Read the links for the scriptures and The Proclamation.  Below are a few links for conference talks on womanhood, but feel free to read others that aren't listed.  In the comments, note a the talks you read and the quality you chose.  Write your thoughts on what you think are important qualities for being a wife and mother.  Write the quality you would like to develop.  This will help keep you accountable and sticking to developing that quality.  It can also help you keep track of when your two weeks started!  After two weeks you can add another note about your experience.  Your testimony and thoughts can be a strength and motivation to other girls!

As a young woman you are blessed with divine feminine qualities. Increase your understanding of and appreciation for womanhood. Read Proverbs 31:10–31 and two talks on womanhood from a conference issue of the Church magazines. Review what“The Family: A Proclamation to the World” says about being a wife and a mother. Then ask your mother or another mother you admire what she thinks are important attributes for being a mother. List the attributes in your journal. Then choose one of those attributes and strive to develop it. After two weeks report your success to a parent or leader.

Talks on womanhood

The Sanctity of Womanhood - Richard G. Scott

The Joy of Womanhood- Margaret D. Nadauld

Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor- James E. Faust

Instruments in the Hands of God- James E. Faust

The Women of God- Neal A. Maxwell

To the Young Women of the Church-  Ezra Taft Benson