Week Four

Knowledge #3:

Memorize Article of Faith number thirteen and recite it to a parent, a leader, or another adult. Then visit a museum or exhibit or attend a performance that involves dance, music, speech, or drama. Using this article of faith as a guide, evaluate what you saw and heard. In your journal write your thoughts about how you can use this article of faith as a guide for all you do so the Holy Ghost will be your constant companion. Share those thoughts with a parent or leader.

My journal:
I think that keeping ourselves pure on the inside helps us to be able to feel the spirit greater. I know that I am very unhappy when I don't feel the spirit and I hate that. I went to the Willard Arts Center at Colonial Theater. It was awesome to see the abstract art on the bottom floor. On the top floor, they had an exhibit of pictures taken of mountain tops put together. I am amazed at what a beautiful world Heavenly Father has given us, and at how much he must love us to give us such a beautiful world to look at every day. 

Knowledge #7: (Number 5 doesn't really apply to me)

At Young Women camp you learn skills in first aid, safety, sanitation, and survival. Review these teachings in your Young Women Camp Manual and note in your journal how you could apply them in your home to keep your family safe. Develop a list of basic supplies your family will need in case of an emergency. Teach a family home evening lesson or share with a Young Women leader what you have learned and what additional skills you would like to learn to be prepared for emergencies.

My journal:
First Aid:  The main things for first aid are to stop life-threatening dangers, keep the victim safe from further harm, and get proper medical help.  We need to know CPR and what to do in cases of persistent bleeding.  A basic knowledge of bandages, slings, and splints is also helpful.  Our family has a basic first aid kid and has knowledge of what to do, so I think we are okay.
Safety: Do not camp at dangerous places.  Be careful with fires.
Sanitation: When camping, keep trash separate and empty every night.  In areas where latrines are needed, keep everything sanitary. 
Survival: Know the stars and how to determine directions without a compass.  Know how to make a signal for help, and how to make an emergency shelter.

Choice and Accountability #3: (already done!)

Agency, or the ability to choose, is one of God’s greatest gifts to His children. Read about agency in Joshua 24:15; 2 Nephi 2; and Doctrine and Covenants 82:2–10. With a parent or leader, discuss the blessings and responsibilities of agency. Record in your journal your understanding of agency and the consequences of choices and actions.

My journal:
Agency is the whole reason that we come to this earth. We are sent to show our Heavenly Father what we will do with our own agency, whether we will choose his way or Satan's. Really, our will is the only thing that we truly have; everything else is really Heavenly Father's, that he has given us for trying on this earth.  

Book of Mormon reading:
I love the book of Mosiah!  I love reading about King Benjamin and Abinadi.  It is really some of my favorite stories!  Being reminded of them is awesome.  I have really enjoyed my reading this week!