Book of Mormon Feast: Catch Phrase!!

We had a Book of Mormon themed Catch Phrase fest last night. It was awesome to share fun together. I'm so impressed with your knowledge of the characters and concepts and with how fast you all were at playing the game. Way to go, Courtney, for walking up the hill to come!!

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 5

OK. This is random, but it seems healthy to laugh a little about ourselves. I hope someone among the youth chose to study this story about great mothers who taught their children where to look for salvation.

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 4

I've read lots about Moroni's teachings during my recent travels. Here are some principles he taught:
1. Order of the sacrament
2. Role of the Spirit in meetings of the saints
3. Words of his father Mormon on faith, hope, and charity
4. Words of his father on baptism and accountability
5. The nature of spiritual gifts
6. How to obtain a witness of the truth of his words

When I read Moroni's words this time I felt even more strongly than ever that he was really aware of us in these days and the challenges we would face. That made me feel loved by our Heavenly Father.

How are you feeling about the person or events you are reading about?

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 3

Here are some questions that I need and want to answer to carry out my study:

1a. When will I commit to study the BofM specifically to prepare for the feast? Give yourself a few blocks of time. I have a few hours on the airplane coming up in April, so I'm going to dedicate some of that time to study.

1b. How will I record what I study? I prefer a written journal, but an audio/video record would also be great.

2. What are some specifics of Moroni's teachings and prophesying?

3. What did he want me to learn that is relevant for me and my time?

4. How did he handle his trials?

5. What things made him happy? What things made him sad?

Ask your own set of questions. Make them relevant to the elements of your testimony that you want to build. Remember that great talk by Brent Avery about Sampson a few weeks ago? That was a nice example of how to relate scriptural stories to your own life.

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 2

My first step in studying Moroni is to identify his place in the Book of Mormon and what events he was involved in. Fortunately lds.org has a great electronic resource that takes almost all the work out of this task, so I can get on with the actual study and still do all the rest of the stuff I have to do every day. Try The Guide to the Scriptures. It's written with complete narrative sentences and has hot links, so it's way cooler than trying to use the paper Triple Combination Index and Topical Guide.

Identify resources to help you in your study. Ask your leaders if you need ideas.

Book of Mormon Feast: Sis. Aug. Part 1

Hey all, I've been thinking of whom I should study in preparation for the BofM Feast. So I thought I would share my process in a few installments, in case it might help you. I was reading the other day about Mormon's concern that his son Moroni would survive the destruction of the Nephites long enough to write more about Christ and preserve the record. Moroni is one person from the BofM who has appeared in our dispensation, playing a central role in the Restoration; so he is the great link from their time to ours. And that intrigued me. Also Sis. Dalton spoke of Moroni last Saturday in the General YW Broadcast, which strengthened my resolve to study him. She said he is a symbol of our faith, one who beckons us to come to the temple, and an example of arising and shining forth because "in a very degenerate society, he remained pure and true."

Remember to be thinking about the character or story that you will study in preparation for the Feast! Your leaders will be asking you about your choices soon.