Conference tecrus::mormonism

The video tapes listed here are available at the Marlboro Ward in Marlboro,
Massachusetts.  This is not a complete list but rather a list of those videos
which may be of general interest.  Other ward libraries may also have these
and other videos available for checkout (at no cost).  The Marlboro Ward 
Library is open to members and non-members during meetings on Sunday from 9:00 
to 12:00 noon.

Beginning Abraham, Genesis 1-22
Isacc and Jacob, Genesis 23-35
The Savior: Early years, Luke 1-8
The Savior: His Ministry, Luke 8-17
The Savior: His Crucifixion and Resurrection, Luke 18-24
Conversations with Camilla - The People Video
Fireside for Parents, 1987
Fireside for Parents, 1985
Video No. 2: A Day for Justin; Begin With the End in Mind; Hearts of the 
	Children; A Family Concern
Mr. Kruger's Christmas
Bible Stories for Children, Vol. 1 - 3
The Search for Truth: For Us; As the Twig Bent; Decision; The Chosen People
Our Heavenly Father's Plan
Morality for Youth: Restoration of Priesthood; Families are Forever; Seattle
	House of the Lord; The Strength of the Hills
Beginning Course, Vol. 1 - 2
Young Women, Stand for Truth and Righteousness
Hold to the Rod
General Conference, October 1986
What About Thad
Worthy to Stand
When Thou Art Converted
Pioneers in Petticoats
Family Home Evening

I believe that the library also has (but I've not confirmed, they can get them
I think):

How Rare a Possession
The First Vision
The Last Leaf


These videos are great for family viewing.  The Church works hard at developing
videos that are enjoyable and informative.  It is easy to invite the Spirit of 
the Lord into the home with the topics presented.  

Steve

    Congratulations on your teaching call!  I bet you love it.  You
    mentioned that the manual does a good job of applying the OT to our
    lives today, and asked for suggestions re making the lessons
    interesting.  Discussion!  Throw out one or more of the ideas from the
    manual and get people talking about how it applies to them, or how
    living in today's world differs.  I have learned much from my wonderful
    teachers in the Church, and as much - sometimes more - from those class
    members who shared their own experiences and thoughts in class.
    
    How to get people to read the assignment:  You can't.  But you can be 
    sure that everyone has a schedule of the assigned readings, and you can
    teach on the assumption that the reading has been done.  You can also
    exhort folks to read the assignment after class if they have not read
    it before, and sometimes the interest generated in class will inspire
    them to do so.  I look forward to hearing ideas re encouraging people
    to read the assignment...
    
    Best of luck to you in the most exciting calling in the Church -
    teaching!
    aq
                                                                           

    I binge study.  That means that I usually pick a topic that I'm
    interested in and flip around scriptural references.  Lately, I found
    it interesting to observe how much the folks in the Old Testament
    looked forward to and understood the concepts concerning the Atonement.
    Blows away the dogma that concepts surrounding the Atonement were first
    introduced at Christ's time.  Not all was to be "thrown away" with the
    bringing forth of the NT.
    
    Steve

Of course you can't get All of the students to read the Whole assignment Every week. What you
can do is motivate.

Young adults love to be involved in a meaningful discussion and feel that they personally have
contributed to that discussion. But of course their chance of having something meaningful
to contribute is enhanced by having come prepared on the topic.

So I am saying indeed work on having a lot of discussion in your class. you of course must 
guide it and help them cover the points that you see as most important. But you will find
that class discussion is often very easy to guide.

You might try handing out study questions on the previous week to help the students have a 
feel of what issues to watch for in the reading.

You will find that many students need to be encouraged inprivate, and need to be gently pushed
to start contributing to the discussion. You will want to keep the traditional role of calling
on each person who comments next so you can make sure the time is shared between the few
highly motivated discussion people as well as the rest that might not even volunteer.  Learn
to read the expressions and body language so as to know when to say something like "Sally did
you have a though on ......." so as to get a comment from someone too "shy" to raise their
hand.

I am not suggesting that the class should be 100% discussion, a lot will depend on what your
personality is and your best teaching style, but you will find that discussion is a good way
to get a feeling of involvement in the students and give them a good motivation to prepare
before the class.

Above all do seek the inspiritation of the Holy Spirit and seek the power of discernment to
be able to really relate to what is going on in your students minds. I am sure that you will
be able to have a great experience guiding and motivating the people in your class.

Your Brother,

Len

    Nephi told us to liken the scriptures to ourselves.  This is not easy to
    do.  I find that the teachers who make the biggest impact on me are
    those who can make the vague, dusty stories of the past come alive, and
    have meaning for me.
    
    Your best allie in this endeavor will be the spirit of the Lord.  Our
    scriptures indicate that if we do not receive the spirit, we shall not
    teach, or at least it will be difficult.  If you prepare the best you
    can, pray for guidance, and then follow the spirit, you will do well.
    
    Jim
    

    One technique that seems to work for me is to relate the event being
    studied to:
    	(a) other historical accounts of the period
        (b) recent/current happenings of a similar nature
    
    An invaluable source for info and pointers for (a) have been the
    seminary and institute study guides.
    	[dale]
    

    I have just been given the opportunity to teach Institute.  The course
    is Religion 327, The Pearl of Great Price.  If anyone has any good
    material, handouts, book suggestions, etc. I would be happy to be the
    receiver of your generosity.
    
    One book I am looking for is "Studies in Scripture, Volume II, The
    Pearl of Great Price", edited by Robert L. Millet and Kent P. Jackson,
    published in 1985 by Randall Book Co.  I understand it is out of print. 
    If you never read yours, I would be happy to purchase it from you.
    
    If someone is interested in any handouts I come up with, I would be
    happy to exchange mine for yours.
    
    Thanks
    

Congratulations on your opportunity!  There is one note (282) in this
conference about the Book of Abraham.  If you discover any tidbits in your
research that would be of interest to us, and if you have the time, it would
be nice if you could post the information to that note.

Do a DIR/KEY=PEARL* to locate the notes discussing the PofGP.

Allen

    Check with your local Church bookstore rep, too.  I understand that a
    new collection of Nibley's writings has come out ...
    
    Steve

    Speaking of Nibley, he has an excellent volume of his collected works,
    all about the prophet Enoch.  It makes very interesting reading, and he
    makes frequent allusions to the Pearl of Great Price where we find some
    paralells to the Book of Enoch that has recently been translated. The
    Book of Enoch can be purchased in paperback at most bookstores.
    
    It is always interesting when someone translates a fragment found in
    some old cave, and it turns out that Joseph Smith translated something
    that almost quotes this random fragment verbatim.  More proof of truth,
    if you need it.
    
      Jim

    Hey Jim and Steve.  Who's Nibley?  What do you mean by found in a
    cave...  Are you talking about the dead sea scrolls?
    
    David

    See your church librarian or church bookstore for a more complete
    answer.  Nibley is (IMO) a bright, scholarly type that tends to do
    research of interest to those who are into archaeology and Mormonism.
    
    Steve

Hi,

I've been asked to substitute teach in our sunday school class.  The
teacher would like me to talk about the scriptures where it describes
the disciples traveling on the road to Emaus.  What are your thoughts on
this event?  What do you think was discussed?  How long did they travel?
Why did the Saviour not reveal who he was when he first showed up?  For 
those unfamiliar, this is discussed in Luke 24.

Thanks for any and all replies.

scott

Hi Scott,

In 4.7 I briefly touch upon that encounter, from the viewpoint of testimony.

Allen