Wake Up to Seminary

The nine students in the early early-morning seminary class in Silverdale, Washington, go to seminary at 5:15 a.m. so they can get to school on time at 6:20 a.m. At such an early hour, they have learned how to make the most of their time in seminary. If you attend early-morning seminary, here are some of their ideas you can use:

Be on time so you can participate in the opening prayer and invite the Spirit to teach you during the lesson.
Go to bed on time. A good night’s rest will help you be more refreshed for early-morning seminary.
Try to eat a healthy breakfast before you go so you’ll have energy.
Say a personal prayer before class, and ask the Lord to teach you during seminary.
If you drive to seminary, listen to music that invites the Spirit.
If you are asked to say the opening prayer, ask Heavenly Father for the Spirit to be with you, your classmates, and your teacher.
Come to seminary eager to learn the gospel.
Participate in the lesson by asking questions, volunteering to read, or helping in whatever way you can. You will understand more, and the teacher will feel more appreciated.
Continue learning about the gospel outside of seminary by studying the scriptures and memorizing scripture mastery verses.
Come with a positive attitude. It really brightens the atmosphere!
A little exercise or stretching before class can help you stay more awake and attentive.
Learn to love the people in your class. You will build a positive feeling in your class and invite the Spirit.
Seek for ways to build others’ testimonies as you strengthen your own through gospel study. You could serve members of your class or bear your testimony to them.
Seminary is what you make it. Your cheerfulness, sense of humor, and kindness to others in your class can make seminary a really fun place to be with friends.

Photographs courtesy of the Silverdale, Washington, Seminary