Sunday, December 6, 2015

January Apprentice Class

APPRENTICE: Having a compassionate heart

Study/Learn

1 - Read chapter 3 in "Just Like Jesus" by Max Lucado.  

2 - Read Psalm 145:8

3 - Copy this month's memorization (scripture and part of "The Family") onto note cards and study them every day.  You can find this month's memorization on the main page of the blog.

4 - Read the following article: "The Merciful Obtain Mercy" by Pres. Uchtdorf


Know/Understand

DO ALL:

Each of us have things of worth to share. Your perspective on life is unique – no one else has had exactly the same experiences or thought the same thing about every book, movie or situation you've encountered. Because of this you have valid insight that is both similar and different than others around you. When we find ways to positively communicate our thoughts and feelings to others we change the world and the people around us for the better.

- Think of a time when you found the courage to speak up even though it felt hard or was embarrassing. Be prepared to share it in class. If you can find a way to show that experience in a creative way, it will make it more memorable.

- Read D&C 88:122

- Read two of the following articles:
       - "Beyond Debate"
       - "Becoming an effective missionary: Open you mouth"
       - "Open your mouths: The Courage to share the gospel"
             (Read the article but don't do the questions afterwards.)

We are going to have a debate. You need to research and come prepared to defend both the affirmative and negative sides. Which side will you have to defend? You'll find out in class. :)

- To learn the way debates are typically run and to get good advice on how to prepare, please read the following:
       - "Debating: An introduction for Beginners"

The topic of our debate will be:  
All high school age children should have an after school job

You may agree or disagree with the debate topic, but be prepared to argue both sides.

This is more of a "spar" than a speech. Plan on preparing a 3-5 minute defense both for and against.







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