Our Stake Relief Society Activity for April 29, 2017 will be a women's conference format. We plan to have morning class/discussion rotations, displays and lunch. The exact times of the event will be published in a few weeks with our official publicity.
The past couple Sundays, you should have seen a suggestion survey paper being passed around. We realize though, that some of you may have not seen it and want to give you a chance to submit suggestions. If you have a subject for a class, discussion or display - please email it to loriepierce.rs@gmail.com by March 1. Also feel free to provide name suggestions for teachers, discussion facilitators, etc.
We are looking forward to this event and hope that we can provide content that will be helpful and applicable to our sisters across the Stake. If you have any other suggestions or questions, please feel free to send an email. (same address)
- Lorie Pierce
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Did You Know? Family History Discovery Center
Many of you may have seen the publicity about the opening of a
Family History Discovery Center in Salt Lake. But you likely aren't
aware that our own Columbia Family History Center has recently opened
a Family History Discovery Center too. A few weeks ago, my husband
and I were able to go and have our own family history experience
there. I was also fortunate enough to go again to take pictures and
observe as another family came for their personalized visit. What
a fun experience it was both times!
We began with having our picture taken in front of a green screen. Those pictures were then turned into fun pictures of us “visiting” the lands of our ancestors. It was a fun souvenir of our visit to the Center.
The Gardners had lots of great tech tools both for our devices and for our computers. Even though I've been doing family history for many years – there were still applications they introduced us to that I hadn't ever tried before.
We created a photo family tree with their wall mural. Glad to say we were successful in putting all our people where they belonged in the roots and branches.
We talked with the Gardners about our family stories and traditions and especially about how family history can be part of our daily lives, our daily conversations – it's not all about research and paper work.
We don't have children at home anymore, but the Family History Discovery Center experience is designed for all ages and family shapes. They have games and activities for young and older children. The teens and adults are able to focus on using the technology to not only research, but to collect and preserve memories, stories, photos, etc.
The Family History Discovery Center is open by appointment only – as the Gardners create a personalized experience for each group that comes and need time to prepare for your visit. To schedule your visit give Sister Gardner a call at 410-461-5596 or send her an email at ddgardfam@gmail.com.
-Lorie Pierce
We began with having our picture taken in front of a green screen. Those pictures were then turned into fun pictures of us “visiting” the lands of our ancestors. It was a fun souvenir of our visit to the Center.
The Gardners had lots of great tech tools both for our devices and for our computers. Even though I've been doing family history for many years – there were still applications they introduced us to that I hadn't ever tried before.
We created a photo family tree with their wall mural. Glad to say we were successful in putting all our people where they belonged in the roots and branches.
We talked with the Gardners about our family stories and traditions and especially about how family history can be part of our daily lives, our daily conversations – it's not all about research and paper work.
We don't have children at home anymore, but the Family History Discovery Center experience is designed for all ages and family shapes. They have games and activities for young and older children. The teens and adults are able to focus on using the technology to not only research, but to collect and preserve memories, stories, photos, etc.
The Family History Discovery Center is open by appointment only – as the Gardners create a personalized experience for each group that comes and need time to prepare for your visit. To schedule your visit give Sister Gardner a call at 410-461-5596 or send her an email at ddgardfam@gmail.com.
-Lorie Pierce
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Teaching in the Savior's Way Series
Many of you will already be aware and involved with this new approach to improving teaching and supporting teachers. I have felt it would be a good idea though, to have some posts focused on this subject. This first one is simply an introduction to the new Teaching in the Savior's Way curriculum and program. I hope it will be helpful to any that haven't yet heard about it or who maybe have heard, but aren't really sure how it might help or impact them.
The introduction page to the Teaching in the Savior's Way manual says this:
The goal of every gospel teacher—every parent, every formally called teacher, every home teacher and visiting teacher, and every follower of Christ—is to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit, in order to help God’s children build their faith in the Savior and become more like Him.
The manual is designed to help us as teachers, leaders and parents improve our ability to teach in the Savior's way. It helps to refocus our methods in ways that will more fully invite the Spirit and foster gospel learning. Personal and group study of the manual are intended implementations of the curriculum.
Those serving in callings as teachers are now participating in monthly Teacher Council Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to allow teachers to "council together about principles of Christlike teaching". This unique council environment is designed to allow the teachers to learn from one another as they share ideas, concerns, experiences and as they use the principles found in the Teaching in the Savior's Way manual to find better ideas, solutions and invite the Spirit into their class experiences.
While many of us do not currently have teaching assignments, we all have opportunities to teach. We can all benefit from reviewing these resources. I hope that in our future posts, as we cover more specifically these Christlike principles of teaching, that we will all find ways to improve our own teaching moments.
-Lorie Pierce
The introduction page to the Teaching in the Savior's Way manual says this:
The goal of every gospel teacher—every parent, every formally called teacher, every home teacher and visiting teacher, and every follower of Christ—is to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit, in order to help God’s children build their faith in the Savior and become more like Him.
The manual is designed to help us as teachers, leaders and parents improve our ability to teach in the Savior's way. It helps to refocus our methods in ways that will more fully invite the Spirit and foster gospel learning. Personal and group study of the manual are intended implementations of the curriculum.
Those serving in callings as teachers are now participating in monthly Teacher Council Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to allow teachers to "council together about principles of Christlike teaching". This unique council environment is designed to allow the teachers to learn from one another as they share ideas, concerns, experiences and as they use the principles found in the Teaching in the Savior's Way manual to find better ideas, solutions and invite the Spirit into their class experiences.
While many of us do not currently have teaching assignments, we all have opportunities to teach. We can all benefit from reviewing these resources. I hope that in our future posts, as we cover more specifically these Christlike principles of teaching, that we will all find ways to improve our own teaching moments.
-Lorie Pierce
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Personal Moments with Gordon B. Hinckley
I am filled with love as I reflect on my feelings from that very formative time in my life.
Unfortunately, I cannot recall any specific experiences, but I can recall distinct impressions. I remember being impressed with how “up to date” President Hinckley was with the times…especially for an old guy! He was very aware of technology and he knew how to take advantage of it and use it for the Lord’s work, rather than shunning it as something worldly and evil. He was extremely well-informed about history and current events. I remember being a little bit in awe of just how much he knew! He seemed to understand and relate to people of all different situations and circumstances.
I LOVED listening to him speak. He was always a straight shooter, never shy about telling it like it was, never intimidated by what the world might think—and yet, his words were always filled with love and gentleness. He was blunt without being offensive. I always felt compassion in his words. I knew he was filled with love for all of us…and I could never quite understand how that was possible; it always kind of blew my mind!
I was also very impressed with his seemingly limitless energy: he traveled all over the world and was always busy, always involved. It was easy to lose track of which temple he was dedicating, which country he was visiting, which conference or fireside he was speaking at. As he soared into his 90’s I started to think he was something of a miracle. I thought maybe the Lord was going to preserve him indefinitely and that he would be the one to escort us into the Millennium! Frankly, I was a little shocked and disappointed when he passed away! (At least until the Spirit bore witness to me that Pres. Monson had received his calling and mantle from the Lord, and then I knew we’d be okay.)
I discovered a more personal connection with Pres. Hinckley just recently as I was reading about his life in our new manual. I was deeply moved when I learned that he lost his mother to cancer as a young adult. He had a really hard time getting over that loss, but he often felt like his mom was there supporting him, especially on his mission. Having just lost my own mom to cancer recently—and feeling the same sense of her guiding presence in my life—I was touched and even more grateful for his strength and his example!
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