2016 Missionary & Temple Preparation Course Announced

The following are the scheduled dates for 2016.  Refer to the tab at the top of the blog for further details of both courses under Missionary Prep and Temple Prep.

0. 2016 Schedule - Sunday’s Only
   Course 1: January 31, February 7, 14,21, 28 | Temple Prep: March 6, 13 
   Course 2: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 | Temple Prep: May 15, 22
   Course 3: August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4 | Temple Prep: September 11, 18 
   Course 4: October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6 | Temple Prep: November 13, 20 
   

The Sacrament Reflection

Clayton C. - Quote of the Day

"Although they do magnificently in most dimensions of their callings, many bishops flounder with the responsibility for missionary work in their wards. They know what they are supposed to do, but they just don’t know how to lead the effort. Bishops and ward mission leaders should work hand in glove, but ward mission leaders are often adrift, serving more as administrators than as leaders—because they don’t know how to lead the members."

Clayton Christensen

Stake Temple Preparation 2-Week Course

Temple Preparation 

Pleasant Grove Utah Manila Stake

Stake - Temple Preparation 2-Week Course 

• Week 1: Worthiness and Temple Covenants
• Why must we be worthy to enter the temple?
• D&C 97:15–17
• “Worthy to Enter,” Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple(2002), 3–5
• Why do we make covenants in the temple?
• D&C 95:8–9
• Robert D. Hales, “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 34–36
• Week 2: Symbolism and Covenant Keeping
• Why use symbolism in the temple?
• D&C 138:1–4
• Russell M. Nelson, “Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings,” Ensign, May 2001, 32–35, orLiahona, July 2001, 37– 40
• What is the significance of keeping our temple covenants?
• Genesis 17:1–7 (see also Joseph Smith Translation, Genesis 17:3–12, in the Bible Appendix)
• Richard G. Scott, “Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need,”Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 43–45; “Receive the Temple Blessings,” Ensign, May 1999, 25–27, or Liahona, July 1999, 29–31
• Each lesson above will be for 1-hour.
• Class dates: Nov 8th / 15th 2015, March 20th / 27th 2016, July 10th / 17th 2016
• Classes are team-taught by 2 members of the High Council, Temple and Family History Committee.

Temple Preparation – Personal Study

• What must I do to be worthy to enter the temple?
• What happens inside temples?
• What are the blessings of the temple?
• Why is it important to do family history work and prepare names for temple ordinances?
• What do I need to do to prepare for my own endowment?

High Council Temple and Family History Committee
https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/temple-preparation 

Church Service Missionary or Long-Term Volunteer For Church Service

Click here for the Church Service Missionary Web Page

Here is some current information on finding Church service volunteer opportunities on the Church Service Missionary CSM website.  There are ones in both Salt Lake and Utah Counties.  Additionally, there are many other opportunities that can be developed.

Even if someone is not currently temple-worthy, they can't be called as Church Service Missionaries. However, they can serve as long-term volunteers in any of the CSM assignments except for those that require someone to have a current temple recommend.

Here is a form that can be filled out to receive an assignment for Long-Term Volunteer for Church Service.  Then this form can be sent to your Bishop to submit.

Notes:
Long-term volunteer - A long-term volunteer is one who meets the requirements of the position, typically serves less than eight hours per week, and is not required to be a Church member or a temple-worthy Church member.  The length of service can be less than 6 months or up to several years.

Church-service missionary - A Church-service missionary is one who meets the requirements of the position, is required to be a temple-worthy Church member, and serves at least eight hours per week.  The length of service is from 6 to 24 months.

I the individual meets the requirements for a Church-service missionary, he or she should be called as a Church-service missionary and should fill out the Recommendation for Church-Service Missionary form (PD50021834) instead of the Long-Term Volunteer for Church Service form (PD50036208).

YCSM - Young Church Service Missionaries

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Young Church-Service Missionaries: Serving the Lord -Young Church-Service missionaries are serving around the world in different capacities, demonstrating how the Lord still needs their time and service.








The ages for Young Church Service Missionaries is 18-25 yrs for men, 19-25 for women. Church Service Missionaries are ages 26+. Please visit this website for more information:https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/church-service-missionary/ycsm/faq?lang=eng#prophet

In brief, YCSMs work with their bishops to identify service mission opportunities. Often, a stake is given CSM assignments, many of which can be filled by YCSMs. YCSMs are called by the stake president, not the prophet. Once they are interviewed by their bishop and stake president, the application is sent to the Church-service coordinator in our area. The coordinator processes the call and a formal call letter is sent to the stake president. The stake president then formally issues the call. YCSMs are set apart by their bishop.

He Expects Us To Succeed

President Ezra Taft Benson

"Our work will be light and easy to bear if we will depend on the Lord and work.  Don't worry about being successful.  We are going to be successful--there is not doubt about it.  The Lord has sent us to earth at the time of harvest.  He does not expect us to fail.  He has called no one to this work to fail.  He expects us to succeed."

The Lord's Way

Clayton M. Christensen

"The ability to share the gospel isn't a 'gift' that has been given to only a few Latter-day Saints and denied to the rest.  We have concluded from our own experiences and from watching others that finding people for the missionaries to teach can be easy and natural for all of us--if we go about it the Lord's way."

Open Our Mouths

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"My dear friends, today there are more ways than ever for us to open our mouths and share with others the joyful news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  There is a way for everyone--even the hesitant missionary--to participate in this great work." 'Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work' (D&C 4:3)."

Catch the Wave

Elder Russell M. Nelson, - "Catch the Wave," General Conference, May 2013

"Together, members and missionaries invite all to learn of God, of Jesus Christ, and of His gospel.  Each inquiring individual should seek earnestly and pray fervently for the assurance that these things are true.  The truth will be manifest by the power of the Holy Ghost."