Topics for Fourth-Sunday Meetings

For Priesthood Quorums, Young Women Classes, and Relief Society Meetings

Prayerfully select a topic for fourth-Sunday discussions based on the needs of ward members. Under the direction of the bishopric or branch presidency, these discussions may be held in separate quorums, classes, or meetings or as a group discussion in any of the following combined meetings: Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society, Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women, Melchizedek Priesthood and Aaronic Priesthood, or Relief Society and Young Women.

Sabbath-Day Worship

• Exodus 20:8–11; Isaiah 58:13–14; Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–16.

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Sabbath Is a Delight,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 129–32.

• “Observing the Sabbath: That Your Joy May Be Full,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (1999), 230–39.

Eternal Marriage

• Genesis 2:24; Moses 5:1–12; Doctrine and Covenants 42:22.

• Richard G. Scott, “The Eternal Blessings of Marriage,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 94–97.

• “Marriage—An Eternal Partnership,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter (2015), 207–18.

Making Our Homes a Refuge

• 2 Nephi 14:5–6; 3 Nephi 22:13.

• Richard G. Scott, “For Peace at Home,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 29–31.

Strengthening Families through Family History

• Doctrine and Covenants 2; 128:16–18.

• Quentin L. Cook, “Roots and Branches,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 44–48.

• “Uniting Families through Temple and Family History Work,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant (2002), 51–61.

Helping Our Youth Prepare to Make Covenants

• Psalm 24:3–5; Mosiah 18:8–10; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37.

• Linda K. Burton, “Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 111–14.

Improving Personal and Family Gospel Study

• 1 Nephi 15:24–25; Helaman 3:29–30; Doctrine and Covenants 84:43–44.

• Boyd K. Packer, “The Key to Spiritual Protection,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 26–28.

• “The Power of the Word,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 114–24.

Working Together to Build the Lord’s Kingdom

• 1 Corinthians 12; Doctrine and Covenants 38:27.

• Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, “Rescue in Unity,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 14–16.

• “How Good and How Pleasant It Is … to Dwell Together in Unity,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2011), 271–80.

Ministering through Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching

• Luke 22:32; Doctrine and Covenants 20:51–59; 81:5.

• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 68–75.

Preparing to Serve a Mission

• Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–7; 18:10–16.

• Robert D. Hales, “Couple Missionaries: Blessings from Sacrifice and Service,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2005, 39–42.

Strengthening New and Less-Active Members

• Luke 15; Alma 31:34–35; Moroni 6:4–5.

• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Come, Join with Us,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 21–24.

• “Come Back and Feast at the Table of the Lord,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter, 169–76.

Unity in Our Ward

• John 17:11–23; Mosiah 18:21–22; Moses 7:18.

• Henry B. Eyring, “Our Hearts Knit as One,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 68–71.

Gospel Principles that Sustain Us During Economic Difficulties

• Genesis 41:14–57; 2 Nephi 5:17; Doctrine and Covenants 29:8–11.

• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Providing in the Lord’s Way,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 53–56.

• “Provident Living: Applying Principles of Self-Reliance and Preparedness,” in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball (2006), 114–23.