2006
What’s in It for You
May 2006


“What’s in It for You,” New Era, May 2006, 47

What’s in It for You

Mutual Activity Idea

  • Have the group create a list of questions similar to those answered in To the Point on page 34. Ask the bishop if he, or someone he recommends, would be willing to come to Mutual to discuss the questions he feels are appropriate. Submit the list of questions in advance.

Personal Progress or Duty to God

  • Use one or more of the suggestions for scripture study in the Idea List on page 15. Set a goal to read a certain number of chapters, and use your study to fulfill one of the Personal Progress or Duty to God requirements.

Family Home Evening Idea

  • As a family, create a plan in case of emergencies. Figure out an escape route from each room in your house in case of fire and practice these escape routes together. In addition, get a container, and place copies of family photos and other important documents inside. Put the container in a place where it will be easy to grab and take with the family. In addition, make sure each member of the family has telephone numbers to call and a place to meet if an emergency should happen while away from the home.

Sunday Lesson Helps

In addition to the Resource Guides (printed in May and November in the Ensign), Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood teachers may find these additional resources helpful in enhancing lessons 21–25.

Young Women Manual 1

Lesson 21: A Righteous Example Influences Others

Kelly M. Smurthwaite, “Unexpected Hero,” New Era, this issue, 36.

“Count the Ripples,” New Era, Feb. 2005, 26.

Lesson 22: Repentance

Jed Layton, “Anger Bounces Back,” New Era, Jan. 2006, 24.

Rachel C. Murdock, “What’s in a Name?” New Era, June 2005, 24.

Lesson 23: Forgiveness

Q&A: (How do you know you’re forgiven … ) New Era, Nov. 2005, 16.

Amanda Denison, “It’s Hard to Forgive,” New Era, July 2005, 47.

Lesson 24: Prayer and Meditation

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Special Language of Prayer,” New Era, Jan. 2006, 2.

Shanna Butler, “Penny for Your Prayers,” New Era, July 2005, 29.

Lesson 25: Sabbath Day

Marlene Nolte, “I Chose the Sabbath,” New Era, June 2004, 26.

Q&A: ( … jobs require Sunday work?), New Era, June 2004, 16.

Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

Lesson 21: Pure Thoughts: Clean Language

To the Point: (swearing), New Era, this issue, 34.

To the Point: (inappropriate thoughts), New Era, Nov. 2005, 37.

Brian D. Stenquist, “This Recruit Does Not Swear, Sir!” New Era, Oct. 2005, 12.

Lesson 22: Covenants Guide Our Actions

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Be Ready and Worthy,” New Era, this issue, 2.

Carlos Ernesto Agüero, “The Price for Good Things,” New Era, Jan. 2006, 30.

Lesson 23: Pray for Guidance

“Line Upon Line: Matthew 6:9–18,” New Era, Mar. 2006, 11.

Dallin H. Oaks, “The Special Language of Prayer,” New Era, Jan. 2006, 2.

Lesson 24: Christ-Centered Repentance

Jed Layton, “Anger Bounces Back,” New Era, Jan. 2006, 24.

F. Melvin Hammond, “Room for Hope,” New Era, June 2005, 42.

Lesson 25: Forgiveness

Richard D. Hawks, “The Perfect Comeback,” New Era, Apr. 2006, 8.

Q&A: (How do you know you’re forgiven … ) New Era, Nov. 2005, 16.