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OF GOOD REPORT
Out and About
 We have been blessed as we met many young women and Young Women leaders this summer. Sister Dalton visited the first-ever all-Dakota Young Women gathering, where all who attended committed to do their part to bring about a return to virtue. Sister Cook hiked with the Idaho Falls West Stake in the beautiful Teton Mountains and watched youth camp leaders inspire and lead with confidence. As a presidency, we thank you for your example and rejoice in your goodness!
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PRESIDENCY MESSAGE
 Virtue Brings the Blessings of Eternity
We invite you to review Sister Elaine S. Dalton's address to young adults from the recent CES fireside, "Zion Is the Pure in Heart". She invites all to be virtuous and worthy to attend the temple. "Be there! Don’t get distracted now! Don’t forget who you are! And don’t allow anything to disqualify you for the blessings that await you in the Lord’s holy temple." Study her message or view a video archive of the broadcast. |
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FEATURES
A Brand New Year, 2010
In November 2009, a DVD titled A Brand New Year: 2010 Youth Celebration will be mailed to all stakes, districts, wards, and branches throughout the Church. The DVD is a special resource being prepared to strengthen youth and enhance Young Men and Young Women activities planned for 2010. Youth around the world share their commitment to live the standards in For the Strength of Youth. A preview video and instructions to leaders can be found at www.lds.org/abny2010/leaders.
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2010 Lesson Resources
The Young Women Resource Guide has been revised for 2010, and new features have been added to assist leaders in strengthening young women through their Sunday lessons. This 12-page guide has been sent to leaders through the curriculum ordering process and is available online.
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2010 Mutual Theme
A notice dated August 18, 2009, announced the Mutual theme for 2010: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9; italics added). As Young Men and Young Women leaders use this theme in instruction and activities, they are encouraged to focus on the standards in For the Strength of Youth and on building faith in Jesus Christ.
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Elder Bednar Speaks on Technology
As a presidency, we recommend that all Young Women leaders either watch or read the recent CES fireside address by Elder David A. Bednar. As leaders, we can assist youth in learning to use technology with wisdom and balance. “Be careful of becoming so immersed and engrossed in pixels, texting, ear buds, twittering, online social networking and potentially addictive uses of media and the Internet that you... miss the richness of person-to-person communication.”
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Orienting New Leaders
A training and orientation handout was shared in the recent Young Women training. It shares the vision and goals of the Young Women general presidency. It can by used to orient new Young Women leaders to their callings and as a guide for auxiliary and priesthood leaders for ongoing leadership training. Also available in Español, Français, Italiano, and Português.
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