Preparing for General Conference

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[Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION... ==================================== If you asked your students to make a list of Fun Things To Do, "listening to General Conference" would probably not appear on their list. There are several things you can do, though, to help your students better appreciate and learn from General Conference. In a recent sacrament talk, one of the Seminary teachers in our ward shared a simple idea that she uses to help her students prepare for General Conference. She called it "PST" (pronounced "pssst" -- said like you're going to tell someone a secret or get their attention). The "P" stands for PRAYER. Students can pray for themselves (that they will see how to apply the Conference talks to their lives) as well as for those who will speak during Conference. The "S" stands for SCRIPTURES. Daily scripture reading is an excellent way to prepare for General Conference. The "T" stands for TITHING. Paying tithing will enable students to qualify for the Lord's promise that He will open "the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it" (Malachi 3:10). Part of those promised blessings could involve understanding the truthfulness and importance of principles taught during General Conference. Encourage your students to always be full-tithe payers. In a recent Priesthood Meeting, a member of our high priests group mentioned that his father (who is a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy) listens during each General Conference to learn "the Prophet's Priorities" -- and then he works to make them his priorities during the following six months. That's good advice, and you may wish to encourage your students to take special note of the topics that the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve apostles address during this upcoming General Conference. It has been said that "A dull pencil is better than a sharp memory," therefore, you may wish to also encourage your students to take notes during the General Conference sessions that they listen to. Ask students to bring their General Conference notes to class, and then make sure that you provide time for them to share some of the things that they found helpful or important during General Conference. General Conference can be a great experience for teenagers, too -- once they learn how and give it a chance! Best wishes, Ken www.KenAlford.com ScriptureMastery@KenAlford.com