Month #6 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Apprentice

 

Month 6# Apprentice: "Great are the Words of Isaiah"

PLEASE WEAR CHURCH CLOTHES TO CLASS THIS WEEK SO THAT WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL AND FEEL REVERENCE FOR THE PASSOVER MEAL WE WILL BE HAVING. 

AND PLEASE BRING YOUR SCRIPTURES TO CLASS.  

WE'LL BE USING THEM A LOT.

Study/Learn

1 - Start a commonplace book page on Understanding Isaiah

2 - Study map #5 (The Assyrian Empire) in your Bible maps.  You can find the online copy here, print it and glue it in your commonplace book

3 - Read the section entitled "Isaiah" in the Bible Dictionary and summarize it in your commonplace book.

4 - Read the following scriptures and write the reference and a one sentence summary and who is speaking for each one on your Understanding Isaiah page in your commonplace book:

• 1 Nephi 19:23-24
• 2 Nephi 6:5
• 2 Nephi 11:8
• Mosiah 14:1
• 3 Nephi 20:11
• 3 Nephi 23:1

5 - Add the following to your Jewish History timeline and write them on your Understanding Isaiah commonplace book page:

• 721 BC - Assyrians capture the northern kingdom of Israel (the ten tribes)
• 701 BC - Assyrians attack the southern kingdom of Judah and surround Jerusalem but do not conquer it
• 587 BC - Babylonians take the kingdom of Judah into captivity
• 537 BC - King Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Judah

6 - Read the article "10 Keys to Understanding Isaiah" by Bruce R. McConkie and take notes in your commonplace book.  

Know/Understand

• In preparation of our Passover Feast today, read this article, Roots and Branches by Elder Cook about the coming of Elijah the Prophet on Passover, April 3, 1836 and what the fulfilling
  of Malachi's prophecy means for us.
• OPTIONAL: Watch one of the following movies about the Jewish people or the Passover
• The Ten Commandments
• Prince of Egypt
• Fiddler on the Roof

Become/Serve

Find your favorite scripture from Isaiah (either from the Bible or the Isaiah chapters in the Book of Mormon) and make it beautiful and hang it up in your room or if it's digital, put it as the lock screen on your phone.  We'll be meeting at the church, so we won't have the wire to hang it on.  

This is my favorite Isaiah scripture:     

Month #5 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Apprentice

 APPRENTICE: Innovation

"Be still, and know that I am God."

- Psalm 46:10

Study/Learn

1. Read the chapter "Problem Solving" in "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" by John C. Maxwell.  Mark quotes you like in your book for the discussion.
2. Read and memorize Psalm 46:10.  Do we find this same scripture anywhere else?  Find me another reference.
3. Memorize this month's quote: "It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment." - Marcus Tullius Cicero
4. Read this pamphlet on Finances.  
5. Read these scriptures and paraphrase them in you CPB:
   
• Malachi 3:10–11
• Luke 16:10–11
• 1 Timothy 5:8
• D&C 19:35
• D&C 48:4
• 1 Timothy 6:10
• D&C 38:30
6. You make $1600 month (after taxes).  Put yourself together a serious budget to live with as an adult out on your own and bring it to class.  (This is your ticket into class, so don't leave it at home!) 

Know/Understand

Do both of the following:

1.  Read through the following principles of money and choose one to study in more depth.  Come to class with a creative way to show the class what you learned.  We will not be presenting, you will be hanging what you brought on the wire. Be creative! (You can find the original article here.) 

• True wealth is measured by relationships, not by dollars. Your faith and your family is always more valuable than your paycheck, so don’t compromise what matters most in the pursuit of wealth. It’s okay to have money, but never let money have you! Don’t kill yourself trying to get wealth only to miss out on real life in the process. Work hard to provide for your family, but don’t harm your relationships in the process. Your family can do with less “stuff” if it means having more of YOU! (Proverbs 23:4, Jacob 2:19)

• Debt is a form of slavery, so get rid of it as fast as you can. When we shackle ourselves up with
  
  
  the “golden handcuffs” of debt, we’re giving away part of our freedom to a debtor. God wants us to live in freedom; not in slavery. So, do everything you can to get out of debt and avoid going into more debt. Saving for a rainy day helps take away the "need" to go into debt when an emergency or unexpected expense comes up.  (Proverbs 22:7, D&C 19:35)

• Lasting wealth comes from consistent discipline, not “get-rich-quick” schemes. Our culture wants everything NOW, so many of us have a financial plan of winning the lottery someday or betting on a lucky stock. This is a poor approach, which is why so many lottery winners end up depressed and bankrupt. Lasting wealth is the result of a strong work ethic over a long period of time when applied with these other principles as well.  (Proverbs 13:11, Helaman 13:19)

• It’s ALL God’s money. We’re just managers of it. This principle changed the way we looked at “our” money and “our” stuff. None of it actually belongs to us. The only part that belongs to us is the responsibility to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Once we learned we were managers of God’s resources; we stopped acting so entitled and immature in our impulsive purchases and we became more disciplined. Paying attention to your incoming and your outgoings and living off a budget is a good start to this principle. (Psalm 24:1, Mosiah 4:16, 19, 24)

• Money is NOT evil, but greed is.  People have often misquoted the Bible to say “money is the root of all evil” which is not what the Bible actually says. Money is a great resources for good when in the hands of people who follow the Bible financial principles, but when an unhealthy love of money becomes the primary desire of our hearts, it’s become an unhealthy idol, and greed can drive us to do barbaric things in the unquenchable quest for more. (1 Timothy 6:10)

• Generosity blesses both the giver and the recipient.  The happiest people I know are generous
  
  
  people and the most miserable are misers. When we’re generous, everybody wins. When we’re stingy, everybody loses. We know this already which is why every Christmas we all watch movies about Ebenezer Scrooge! Now, we just need to put the principle into action. (Matthew 7:2, D&C 1:10)

• You can’t take it with you, but you can shape eternity with it.  There’s never been a hearse pulling a U-Haul, because we obviously can’t take our wealth with us, BUT we can invest it into people and ministries that will create an eternal legacy. Commit to using your money to making a difference that will outlive you! (Matthew 6:19-21)

2.  As a family, prepare and bring a single college student/missionary friendly meal that is relatively healthy, easy to make and inexpensive.  (Do NOT bring Ramen or mac & cheese!)  Bring enough to share with the whole group as this will be lunch that day.  It can be a breakfast, lunch or dinner.  

One of the hardest things for college students/missionaries on their own for the first time is figuring out what to eat that fits their budget and is quick to make.  Even those who are good cooks and are used to cooking for their families have a hard time cooking for just themselves without eating the same thing for 2 weeks because they accidently made a huge pot of soup!  A temptation is just to eat fast food every day or yucky things like Ramen or mac & cheese so we want to help you avoid that.  

For example, the Cloward's will be bringing English muffin egg sandwiches that are individual, can be
made in bulk and frozen, include protein, are inexpensive and can be adapted to fit various taste preferences.   

Bring the recipe with you (or email it to Sis. Cloward) and I'll put them all on the blog to help you start a recipe book for when you move out.  

 

Become/Serve

President Ezra Taft Benson said in General Conference 1973:

“What are some of the calamities for which we are to prepare? In section 29 the Lord warns us of ‘a great hailstorm sent forth to destroy the crops of the earth.’ (D&C 29:16.) In section 45 we read of ‘an overflowing scourge; for a desolating sickness shall cover the land.’ (D&C 45:31.) In section 63 the Lord declares he has ‘decreed wars upon the face of the earth. …’ (D&C 63:33.) In Matthew, chapter 24, we learn of ‘famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes. …’ (Matt. 24:7.) The Lord declared that these and other calamities shall occur. These particular prophecies seem not to be conditional. The Lord, with his foreknowledge, knows that they will happen. Some will come about through man’s manipulations; others through the forces of nature and nature’s God, but that they will come seems certain. Prophecy is but history in reverse—a divine disclosure of future events.  Yet, through all of this, the Lord Jesus Christ has said: ‘… if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.’ (D&C 38:30.) What, then, is the Lord’s way to help us prepare for these calamities? The answer is also found in section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants, wherein he says: [D&C 1:17–18, 37]. Here then is the key—look to the prophets for the words of God, that will show us how to prepare for the calamities which are to come [see D&C 1:38].” 

Go back to the Oct 2020 General Conference and read one of the 4 talks Pres. Nelson gave (Moving Forward, Embrace the Future with Faith, Let God Prevail, or A New Normal) and read it through looking for warnings he is giving and advice he is giving us to prepare for the future.  Listen to the Holy Ghost and prayerfully make a list of things you can do now to be better prepared both spiritually and physically for the future and for your adulthood.   Start working on your list right away. 

 

Month #5 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Journeyman

JOURNEYMAN: Patterns of Liberty

The Founding Fathers proclaimed Liberty to be an "unalienable right" bestowed by our Creator.  We are now at a point in time when we have to make a choice between Liberty and captivity and we must know that principles and patterns of Liberty in order to make the right choice.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

1. Read ONE of the following sections in the Patterns of Liberty book found here and for each of the stories record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insights: 
   
1. Thomas Jefferson p. 70-73
2. Declaration of Independence p. 81-83
3. Signers p. 91-92
2. OR If your family bought the book, The Miracle of America, you can read ONE of these stories instead.  For each of the stories record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insights:  
1. John & Abigail Adams p. 12-15
2. Thomas Jefferson p. 16
3. A Light to all Mankind p. 19
4. Caesar Rodney p. 20-22
3. Print and either read The Proper Role of Government by Ezra Taft Benson or listen to it here. Write down any thoughts and/or questions you have.  Bring your printed copy to class.  This is your ticket to journeyman class today.

Know/Understand

• Take good notes on what you learned and studied in you commonplace books and come prepared to participate in games and discussion.  Review all the people/events you learned about all year in Patterns of Liberty for a fun game.

Month #4 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Apprentice

February Apprentice

Vision

"For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap"

- Galatians 6:7

Study/Learn

1 -  In the book, “21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader” by John Maxwell, read the chapter on vision.

2 - Work on memorizing the scripture and quote for this month.  You can find them on the main Vanguard blog here.  

Sign up for one of the following groups here and then do that group's homework.  There can only be 7 people in each group, so pick another group if the group you first wanted is full.

GROUP 1: ------------------------------------------------------------------

2 - Read both of the following biographies of Confucius

• Ducksters.com & Biography.com
• OR Watch this video Confucius 

3 - Read Chapter 4, "The Childlike Heart: Mencius, Sage of China" from the book, 10 Great Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven by S. Michael Wilcox

4 - Read the following about the 3 major religions of Ancient China

5 - Add the following to your timeline:

• Confucius (500 BC)
• Mencius (300 BC)
• Mohammad (610 AD)
• The first Buddha (500 BC)
• Hinduism (2000 BC)

Know/Understand

DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Research why and when Chinese New Year is held.  Is it the same day that we, in America, celebrate New Years?  Why or why not?

• The Chinese Zodiac is represented by 12 animal signs.  One is represented each year rotating through them all.  2021 is the Year of the Ox.  Find out what animal sign was represented in the year you were born.  Read about the traits of a person born under that sign.  Does it sound like you, why or why not?  

• Both China and Japan use characters to write.  Find out how to write your name in Chinese (Mandarin) and in Japanese.  Bring them to class to show.

• Origami is Japanese paper folding.  Make something out of origami and bring it to class to show.

Become/Serve

Choose one of the saying of Confucius that you like.  Why do you like to so much?  Is it true?  Why or why not?  Journal for 10 minutes about it and set a goal to incorporate the teaching into your life.

GROUP 2: -----------------------------------------------------------------

2 - Read this short overview of Islam

      OR Watch this video Islam

3 - Read the chapter, The Knot in the Cord: Khidija and Aisha, Wives of the Prophet Mohammad from the book, 10 Great Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven by S. Michael Wilcox

4 - Add the following to your timeline:

• Confucius (500 BC)
• Mencius (300 BC)
• Mohammad (610 AD)
• The first Buddha (500 BC)
• Hinduism (2000 BC)

5 - Read at least one of the following articles:  (for a more complete understanding of Islam, you can read all of these articles)

• Reincarnation at churchofjesuschrist.org 
• Islam and Mormonism—A Comparison by Hugh Nibley at churchofjesuschrist.org
• A Latter-day Saint Perspective on Muhammad By James A. Toronto at churchofjesuschrist.org
• Ishmael, Our Brother By James B. Mayfield at churchofjesuschrist.org

OPTIONAL - Read this excerpt from the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam

OPTIONAL - Watch this short 3 min video: Beauty and Belief: Islamic Art Exhibit

Know/Understand

Do all of the following:

• Hopefully by now you have realized that we have much more in common with the religion of Islam than we have differences.  Make a list of at least 5 of the teaching from Islam and find scriptures from our LDS scriptures that teach the same thing.  Bring your list to class and be prepared to discuss.
• Muslims pray 5 times a day.  Once day this week, try and remember to pray to Heavenly Father 5 times a day.  How did it make your day different?  Did it?  Was it easy or hard?  See how many days this week you can pray 5 times.
• Choose one thing you learned from the article you read (#6 above) and come to class with a creative way to teach it to the class.

Become/Serve

Read the following introduction from Pres. Boyd K Packer's at the BYU devotional, "Building Bridges to Harmony Through Understanding" by Alwi Shihab in Oct 2006.  You can find the whole article here.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expresses “special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.”1

We believe that “the great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammed, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God’s light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals.”2

It is not a coincidence that the world’s great religions come together at Temple Hill in modern-day Jerusalem. Known now as the Place of the Rock, it is a religious shrine for Islam, for Christianity, and for Judaism. All three great religions hold ties to this place. All three, likewise, have a common thread in a tradition that Elijah the prophet would return.3

Knit together by world history and by Old Testament history and doctrine, the Church and the Islamic world can see each other as People of the Book, indeed Family of the Book.

Church members and Muslims share similar high standards of decency, temperance, and morality. We have so much in common. As societal morality and behavior decline in an increasingly permissive world, the Church and many within Islam increasingly share natural affinities."

As we begin a study of world religions, I hope that we will joy in the beliefs we have that are the same as those of other religions instead of focusing on the differences.  Pray every night this week to have the Spirit of discernment with you as we study these religions, for an increase in love for all people of the world and a testimony that we are all children of the same God.

OPTIONAL: For more information on the three religions in Jerusalem, read this article: Jerusalem By D. Kelly Ogden

Notes
1. “Statement of the First Presidency regarding God’s Love for All Mankind,” February 15, 1978.
2. Ibid.
3. See Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple, [Bookcraft: 1980] 117.

GROUP 3: ------------------------------------------------------------------

2 - Read this short overview of Buddhism

     OR watch this video Buddhism

3 - Read the chapter, The Wheel-Turner: Siddharta, the Buddha from the book, 10 Great Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven by S. Michael Wilcox

4 - Add the following to your timeline:

• Confucius (500 BC)
• Mencius (300 BC)
• Mohammad (610 AD)
• The first Buddha (500 BC)
• Hinduism (2000 BC)

5 - Read at least one of the following articles:  (for a more complete understanding of Buddhism, you can read all of these articles)

• Buddhism By Spencer J. Palmer at churchofjesuschrist.org
• Reincarnation at churchofjesuschrist.org 

Know/Understand

Do all of the following:

• Hopefully by now you have realized that we have much more in common with the religion of  Buddhism than we have differences.  Make a list of at least 5 of the teaching from Buddhism and find scriptures from our LDS scriptures that teach the same thing.  Bring your list to class and be prepared to discuss.
• The first step on the Eight-fold Path of enlightenment in Buddhism is Right Understanding/View.  This is, basically, overcoming selfishness and thinking of others.   Journal for 20 minutes about ways you find yourself acting selfishly.  Set a very specific goal to do one unselfish act of service for someone in your family each day this week.
• Choose one thing you learned from the article you read (#5 above) and come to class with a creative way to teach it to the class.

Become/Serve

Read the following introduction from Pres. Boyd K Packer's at the BYU devotional, "Building Bridges to Harmony Through Understanding" by Alwi Shihab in Oct 2006.  You can find the whole article here.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expresses “special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.”1

We believe that “the great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammed, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God’s light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals.”2

It is not a coincidence that the world’s great religions come together at Temple Hill in modern-day Jerusalem. Known now as the Place of the Rock, it is a religious shrine for Islam, for Christianity, and for Judaism. All three great religions hold ties to this place. All three, likewise, have a common thread in a tradition that Elijah the prophet would return.3

Knit together by world history and by Old Testament history and doctrine, the Church and the Islamic world can see each other as People of the Book, indeed Family of the Book.

Church members and Muslims share similar high standards of decency, temperance, and morality. We have so much in common. As societal morality and behavior decline in an increasingly permissive world, the Church and many within Islam increasingly share natural affinities."

As we begin a study of world religions, I hope that we will joy in the beliefs we have that are the same as those of other religions instead of focusing on the differences.  Pray every night this week to have the Spirit of discernment with you as we study these religions, for an increase in love for all people of the world and a testimony that we are all children of the same God.

Notes
1. “Statement of the First Presidency regarding God’s Love for All Mankind,” February 15, 1978.
2. Ibid.
3. See Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple, [Bookcraft: 1980] 117.

Month #4 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Journeyman

JOURNEYMAN: Patterns of Liberty

The Founding Fathers proclaimed Liberty to be an "unalienable right" bestowed by our Creator.  We are now at a point in time when we have to make a choice between Liberty and captivity and we must know that principles and patterns of Liberty in order to make the right choice.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

1. Read ONE of the following sections in the Patterns of Liberty book found here and for each of the stories record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insights: 
1. Bullet Proof George Washington p. 60-62
2. Hurricane at the South Church p. 64-67
3. Dorchester Heights p. 95-99
4. Battle of Trenton p. 102-105
5. Valley Forge p. 108-114
2. OR If your family bought the book, The Miracle of America, you can read ONE of these stories instead.  For each of the stories record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insights:  
1. Bullet Proof George Washington p. 4-7
2. Hurricane at the South Church p. 2-3
3. Battle of King's Mountain p. 23
4. Emily Geiger p. 24-29
5. Surrender at Yorktown p. 30
3. Read Article V & the 28 Amendments in your pocket Constitution.  Write down any thoughts and/or questions you have about these sections.  
4. Watch these videos and see if you can memorize some of the Amendments.  (This will help you in the game.) 
• Video 1  
• Video 2

Know/Understand

• Take good notes on what you learned and studied in you commonplace books and come prepared to participate in games and discussion.

Month #3 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Journeyman

JOURNEYMAN: Patterns of Liberty

The Founding Fathers proclaimed Liberty to be an "unalienable right" bestowed by our Creator.  We are now at a point in time when we have to make a choice between Liberty and captivity and we must know that principles and patterns of Liberty in order to make the right choice.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

1. Read ONE of the following sections in the Patterns of Liberty book found here and record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insights: 
   
1. Hengist & Horsa p. 143-144
2. Christoper Columbus p. 34-40
3. Plymouth Colony p. 43-45
4. George Washington p. 48-57
2. Read Article III & IV in your pocket Constitution.  Write down any thoughts and/or questions you have about these sections.  

Know/Understand

• Take good notes on what you learned and studied in you commonplace books and come prepared to participate in games and discussion
  

Month #2 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Journeyman

JOURNEYMAN: Patterns of Liberty

The Founding Fathers proclaimed Liberty to be an "unalienable right" bestowed by our Creator.  We are now at a point in time when we have to make a choice between Liberty and captivity and we must know that principles and patterns of Liberty in order to make the right choice.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

1. Read the following sections in the Patterns of Liberty book found here and for each of the stories record how this person or group of people lived the pattern of liberty (1. Love God, obey & serve Him; 2. Love others and serve them; 3. Protect individual liberty) in your CPB and come to class prepared to share your insites: 
1. Joshua p. 133-135
   
2. Deborah p. 137-138
3. Gideon p. 140-141
4. Jared p. 146-147
5. Title of Liberty p. 149-150
6. Strippling Warriors p. 152-153
2. Read Article I & II in your pocket Constitution.  Write down any thoughts and/or questions you have about these sections.  

Know/Understand

• Take good notes on what you learned and studied in you commonplace books and come prepared to participate in games and discussion
  

Month #2 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Apprentice: PATIENCE

Month 2 Apprentice

Patience

"...We glory in tribulations...knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope."

- Romans 5:3-4

Study/Learn

Do all of the following -

1 - Print out and read this article by Stephen Palmer, "46 Clues You're Enslaving Yourself Voluntarily".  Mark principles and quotes you like.

2 - Memorize the scripture (Romans 5:3-4) and quote for the month. ("Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."  - Helen Keller)

3 - Read chapters 1-9 in the book, "Turn the Page" by Chris Brady (this whole book is fantastic, so please read the whole thing if you can.  But chapters 1-9 are required for class).  Mark your favorite quotes and come prepared to discuss them in class.

4 - Watch this video on "How to Prepare to Read a Book"

5 - Choose a chapter in the book "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" by John C. Maxwell that you think applies to patience.  Read it.  Why did you choose that chapter?  Did it apply to patience like you thought it would?  Why or why not?  Journal about this in your commonplace book and be prepared to discuss it in class.

6 - Do a word study on Patience.  Find the instructions for word studies in the Tool Box.  

7 - Watch this video on the Electoral College.

Know/Understand

Do all of the following -

- Make a list of books that you have read that have changed you in some way.  Bring your list to class and be prepared to share it.

- Make a list of the last 20 books you've read.  Do you even remember?  Write down as many as you can.

- What is your all time favorite book?  Make a poster advertising it so that we'll all want to read it.  Bring it to class to share.

Become/Serve

Focus on the sections of the article, "46 Clues..."- spiritual, mental, emotional, physical - and answer the questions honestly.   How did you score?  Choose a goal in each of the four categories and start working on that goal this week.  (You are probably already doing this as part of your new Youth Program in the Church.  If you are, reread your goals and renew your commitment to them.  If you aren't, this is a good time to start.)

How do these categories compare to what we know of the Savior's upbringing?  Read Luke 2:52.

Keep the categories from the scripture in mind as you set goals throughout this year and throughout your life.  

When we focus too much on one category and neglect the others, we aren't living up to our full potential.  In order to serve our Heavenly Father the best, we must maintain a balance in our lives.  But all of these things take patience and we're building ourselves "line upon line" throughout our lives.

Month #1 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Apprentice: HONOR

APPRENTICE: Honor

"Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be?  Verily I say unto you, even as I am." 

- 3 Nephi 27:27

Study/Learn

1. Read Ch. 1 "Character" in "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" by John C. Maxwell.  Mark quotes you like in your book for the discussion.
2. Read and memorize 3 Nephi 27:27.  Who is talking in this  scripture?
3. Print and read this article, "Who Honors God, God Honors" by Thomas S. Monson.  Mark quotes you like and put the article in your common place book and bring it to class.
4. Memorize this month's quote:"Reputation is what men and women think of us. Character is what God and the angels know of us." -Thomas Paine
5. Do a word study on Honor.  Follow the instructions for word studies found in the tool box.
6. Read Article IV of the Constitution and find out what states are in charge of under the Constitution.  Come to class prepared to talk about this.

Know/Understand

Choose 1 of the following:

• Research one of the following elected officials and come to class prepared to tell us: what they do, who they serve, and who currently holds this position in your city/district (are they up for reelection this year?), how often is this position held between elections, and how long has this person been in this position.  Put your choice on the doc here.
• Mayor
• City Council Member
• County Commissioner
• County Assessor
• County Attorney General
• County Clerk/Auditor
• Justice Court Judge
• County Recorder
• County Sheriff
• County Surveyor
• County Treasurer
• Governor 
• State Representative
• State Senator
• Nebo School Board Member

• Research the difference between primary and general elections.  Come to class prepared to teach us about it.  Who gets to vote in each type of election?  
• Create and teach your family a FHE on what you've learned about honor. Find songs, scriptures and stories, you can't have an FHE without them! Come to class prepared to teach your FHE lesson to us.

Become/Serve
In the article by Pres. Monson that we read, he said,

"The need for a personal code of honor is demanded not only on a daily basis, but frequently many times in a given day."

What kind of "code of honor" do you think he's talking about?  What would be on your personal "code of honor"?  Ponder on this for a few minutes.

Write your own personal "Code of Honor" that you want to live your life by.  List at least 10 points and don't forget to think about points of honor toward yourself and other people.

Choose one of the points on your "Code of Honor" and live it fully this week.

Month #1 2020-2021 Leadership Academy Journeyman

JOURNEYMAN: Patterns of Liberty

The Founding Fathers proclaimed Liberty to be an "unalienable right" bestowed by our Creator.  We are now at a point in time when we have to make a choice between Liberty and captivity and we must know that principles and patterns of Liberty in order to make the right choice.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

1. Do a word study on LIBERTY (instructions are found in the Vanguard tool box)
2. Do a word study on FREEDOM (instructions are found in the Vanguard tool box)
3. Read chapter 3: Joan of Arc in the book "10 Great Souls" by Michael Wilcox OR Watch this biography of Joan of Arc (90 min)
4. Watch this video and mark your pocket Constitution as instructed.  Intro Video (21 min)

Know/Understand

• Take good notes on what you learned and studied in you commonplace books and come prepared to participate in games and discussion.