Looking for the Savior's Birth in the Book of Mormon (and Mosiah 25-29)

For our final week of Seminary for 2009, we will take time to look for the arrival of the Savior, just as did the people in the Book of Mormon. We will follow the events that took place in Bethlehem and in the Americas. What a wonderful opportunity to re-commit ourselves to strengthening our testimonies of Him, the Book of Mormon, and finding ways to serve our brothers and sisters.

Before we break for the Holidays, we will study Mosiah 25-29. This important part of the Book of Mormon is a record of what happened in Zarahemla from approximately 120 to 91 BC. The people of Zeniff's colony (this now includes Limhi's people and Alma's followers -- remember them?), had returned to Zarahemla and were united safly under King Mosiah's rule. It was a time of peace and prosperity, but many members of the Church were still led into sin by unbelievers.

This week, we will have a special visit by an Arlington Seminary graduate, who will talk about how her testimony has grown during her first sememster at college. We will share in some special Christmas activities and will enjoy a Holiday Celebration on December 18. Seminary will re-convene on January 4...but we'll continue to read and study over the break so that our testimonies and understanding can grow.

We have so much to be grateful for this Christmas Season. I love your testimonies and am so proud that you, like Samuel of old, are not afraid to share your knowledge of the Savior. Let's remember to share this news by showing our goodwill to all and spreading peace. You are a group that is up to the task.

Be faithful!

Love,

-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: December 7-11

This week we follow Alma and his people, first at the Waters of Mormon and later during their trials, captivity and deliverance. We will learn from the Book of Mormon more about our baptismal covenants, how we support and teach one another as members of the Lord's Church, and ways to follow the Savior in our daily lives. These are beautiful chapters filled with important lessons for us as Arlington Seminary students.

Monday: Mosiah 18-20

Tuesday: Mosiah 21-22

Wednesday: Mosiah 22-24

Thursday: Mosiah 24-26

Friday: Scripture Mastery and special guest and testimony

Please do not forget the important lessons from last week's powerful mornings with Abinadi. Nothing could stop you from learning...not even the cold of a malfunctioning heating unit. I was moved by your steadfast examples to come to class, study the scriptures, and fellowship with one another. You are true friends and are examples of following the teachings of Christ.

I have included below a picture that will have special significance for those students who were with us for Thursday's class. There is something growing and developing in this tree outside our Seminary room. We are going to watch our testimonies grow along with these blooming branches this Fall. Remember to think about what you are doing to nurture your testimony of the Book of Mormon and the Restoration so that it can be stronger (like Abinadi's!) by the time this tree is in full bloom.

I love you and am grateful for your friendship and fellowship. Thank you for welcoming me back to Seminary and for the gracious, masterfully planned fiesta this Monday. Your generous gifts have helped us welcome our little baby Eliza Rose to the world. I hope she'll grow up to be just like each of you amazing young people!

Love,

-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: November 9-13 - Jacob!

This week we dive into the words of Jacob. While we've already had the chance to learn from him in previous chapters, this is the beginning of the Book of Jacob and his teachings about pride, the allegory of the Olive Tree, and how we can understand the Savior through a better understanding of the Book of Mormon. It offers a chance to know Jesus Christ through the perspective of a prophet that loved service and loved each of us enough to keep these records. This week, think of what it meant to be entrusted with the plates. What does the lord entrust us with in helping serve those around us?

Monday - Tuesday: Jacob 1-4

Wednesday: NO CLASS (holiday)

Thursday-Friday: Jacob 5-7

I am so grateful to Sister Gartz who will serve as substitute while I am out on paternity leave. I know that you will be excellent students and strive through dilligent study to help one another learn through the Spirit. I will see you at the end of November and will miss your smiling faces and amazing knowledge in the mornings!

Thank you for your example and faithfulness.

Love,

Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: November 2-6

Students: This week Nephi offers us his final testimony and concludes his writing with a powerful witness of the Savior. We have travelled a long way with him and his family this year. We'll stop and take a minute to look back on what we've learned together about obedience, faith, the Plan and how we can be better siblings, children, fathers and servants.

Monday: Review (and 2 Nephi 29 and 2 Nephi 30)

Tuesday: NO CLASS (per Arlington Schools sched)

Wednesday: 2 Nephi 31 (special VIP guest/sub teacher!)

Thursday: 2 Nephi 32 (and Scripture Mastery 2 Nephi 32:3)

Friday: 2 Nephi 33, (special guest Testimony)

This past week you again amazed me with your understanding of what will happen in the last days, how to identify and avoid the tricks of false doctrine, and how to respond to those who have an "eat, drink, and be merry...for tomorrow we die" attitude. You know how to avoid "spiritual crocodiles" (I promise we will watch that video one more time before the year's end!). Thanks for your examples as wonderful Ambassadors of kindness and strength.

Be faithful and true! Read your Book of Mormon every day!

Love,

-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: October 26-30

This week we continue studying the teachings of Nephi that warn us about pitfalls that could lead us away from Christ. Nephi teaches more about why he included the words of Isaiah, lays out specifics about the Book of Mormon and even talks about each of us ..."there shall be many which shall believe the words which are written" (2 Nephi 30:3).

Your understanding of these chapters depends on YOU. Remember to read each day, to use the tools you have to help learn more intensely, and to pray for the Spirit to guide you as you study. Talk about what you learn with your family and friends. You have a lot to share with them.

2 Nephi 25-30 has tons to teach each of us.

Monday: 2 Nephi 25 (Judgements, Prophecies, "Spritual Crocodiles")

Tuesday: 2 Nephi 26 (Priesthood vs. Priestcraft)

Wednesday: 2 Nephi 27-28 (Watch out for False Doctrine)

Thursday: 2 Nephi 29 (Missionary Work - the role of the Book of Mormon)

Friday: 2 Nephi 30 and Scripture Mastery Review

As you study this week, think about what it means to delight in "plainness" when it comes to teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Also, remember what we have learned during previous weeks through Isaiah's teachings...

I love and admire your testimonies and your strength. Be faithful and bring your insights to class. It is great starting the day with each of you.

Love,

Bro. Sherinian

(pictured above: Calling of Isaiah by Tiepolo...it's gorgeous! And I'll never look at it the same way again after learning from each of you about the impact of his teachings this year!)

Schedule: October 19-23 - Isaiah!

This week we have the chance to dive even deeper into the writings of Isaiah! Wonderful teachings await us. We will learn more about how the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the essential part of the plan of salvation, how temples will be built in the last days and how God works with His children through prophets. This ancient prophet has amazing things to tell each of us about our lives in 2009...and beyond! There is so much to learn. Nephi said he read the writings of Isaiah to his brethren to more fully persuade them "to believe in the Lord their Redeemer" (1 Nephi 19:23).

It is important that students read 2 Nephi 11-24 carefully, remembering that there are multiple ways and times that many of these prophecies come to pass. Prayerful study is an essential part of success during these chapters.

Schedule:

Monday: 2 Nephi 11 (+ review of "Safety for the Soul" by Elder Holland)

Tuesday: 2 Nephi 12 (and special guest)

Wednesday: 2 Nephi 14-16

Thursday: 2 Nephi 17-19

Friday: 2 Nephi 24 (and scripture mastery)

This week we will also review the Stake's new policy on attendance for Seminary. Remember: The best way to get the most out of Seminary is to participate! Do your part to read, be on time and study and we are all sure to benefit as we learn about the Savior's promises for us in the Book of Mormon.

I love and admire your testimonies and insights. It is a true blessing to be able to study the scriptures with you each morning. Talk about a great "Homecoming Week!" What better way to start each day this week than with the Book of Mormon!

Be faithful! Be yourselves! Be true!

Love,

Bro. Sherinian

P.S. Why did I include a picture of the Provo Temple in this week's blog....hmmmm....you will know if you read 2 Nephi 11-24!

Schedule: October 13-16

This week we will learn from Jacob (set apart by Nephi as a "priest and teacher) as he teaches from the Writings of Isaiah. These two powerful sermons recounted by Nephi are a witness of the life and mission of Jesus Christ.

Monday: No class (Arlington Schools Vacation Day) - Don't forget your reading!

Tuesday: 2 Nephi 5 (refresher) and 2 Nephi 6-7

Wednesday: 2 Nephi 8-9

Thursday: 2 Nephi 10 and General Conference talk (you know which one!)

Friday: Scripture Mastery! (here's a link to the cards we distributed this week)

Thank you for a wonderful set of insights this past week about how the Arm of the Lord guides and bolsters us, how to avoid vain attempts to limit the Lord's servants (remember how pride, impatience, vanity and ignorance "tied up" Bro. Johnson?) and what the Psalm of Nephi teaches us about being humble, grateful and ready to be taught by the Lord (think about the visual aid of James and Tiffany and the four elements of Nephi's Psalm we charted together).

We are thinking of those students who were hit by the flu this week. Get well, remember your Vitamin C, and don't neglect your spiritual immune system! We miss you in class and hope to see you soon. You are in our prayers. In the meantime, check out this short video with a message from Elder Christensen. It's like a vitamin boost for your continued personal study of the Book of Mormon.

Be faithful, be strong and true!

Love,

-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: October 5-October 9

Arlington Seminary Students:

We have an amazing week ahead! This week includes a General Conference pop-quiz, a new scripture mastery verse, we hear the final words of Lehi, learn about the Psalm of Nephi, and see what happens when the wicked separate themselves from the Lord's presence and blessings. A lot of material and a lot of learning!

Thank you for the important lessons you taught me last week about the Liahona, what it really means to liken the scriptures to us and our lives and how we can better tune-in so that the Spirit can teach us. You are incredible scholars and examples.

Monday: (We catch-up on the final parts of 1 Nephi...and we get to the Promised Land!)

Tuesday: 2 Nephi 1-2

Wednesday: 2 Nephi 3-5

Thursday: Psalm of Nephi and Review

Friday: Scripture Mastery (2 Nephi 2:27)

Remember to read your scriptures daily and to arrive at 6:30am sharp so we can begin on-time and let the learning happen. I love you and your testimonies and your examples of faith and obedience.

-Bro. Sherinian

P.S. The Church Museum of Art in Salt Lake houses this beautiful Arabic calligraphy depiction of the words of the Psalm of Nephi in a Diwani font. Members from all over the world take inspiration from his words and what they have to teach us today. Check it out!

General Conference!

Wonderful Arlington Seminary Students: Remember that General Conference gives us a great opportunity to make a direct link between our Book of Mormon Scripture Study and our day-to-day testimony building. Just as Lehi and Nephi learned at the feet of prophets and by listening to their words, so can we (albeit - via the wonders of Cable TV!).

Things to remember about Conference and our class:

1) Extra Credit Opportunity: A well-crafted, one-page paper on any talk of your choice that matches some of the General Conference teachings with principles from our Book of Mormon study this year can go toward missed classes. You know me, so it should be typed, professional, and convey the genius of your amazing testimonies! Teach me something in the paper and let me know what the Conference talk taught you! Due date for extra credit: Friday, October 9.

2) General Conference Quiz: As you saw on your Seminary schedule, there will be a General Conference Quiz next week. Look for concepts that link any Conference message to those themes we have learned about in our Book of Mormon study this year. It's a pop-quiz, but is going to be popping with fun! Pay attention during Conference!

3) Extra-Extra (are you listening?) activity: Now that we know about each of our scripture mastery verses (even though we don't have them memorized..yet), the first student to e-mail any reference to a Book of Mormon scripture mastery verse that is made during General Conference this weekend gets an amazing prize on Monday a.m. Pay close attention...you may want to keep your scripture mastery card or list close at hand...

Listen with faith and build on what we learn every morning through seminary and every day through your individual reading.

Love, -Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: September 28-October 2

Students: We have a lot to learn from one another...and when we are desirous of righteous things, the Lord provides! Thanks for a wonderful week of learning and discovery in the scriptures.

Reading Assignment: This week we explore 1 Nephi 16-22. We will learn about the trials of Lehi's family, find the Liahona together with them, and learn what it means to liken the scriptures to ourselves/our families. Great stuff for what promises to be an amazing week!

Remember that it is your responsibility to READ EVERY DAY. This is the best way to get the most out of our seminary experience. And there are incentives...look for them this week!

Parents: Ask your super Seminary scholars what they learned this week about Lehi's dream and Nephi's vision and how it pertains to us. They can also tell you what goes into truly desiring to know the truth, and how Nephi taught us what we can learn when we are faithful, obedient, observant and ready. They have some great principles to teach you. Also, let them sing for you the Book of Mormon song and recite their scripture mastery verse from 1 Nephi for you.

Most memorable Seminary moment for me this week: "If the Great and Spacious Building were so amazing, why were they even bothering the people who were trying to do the right thing?" So true. Wow.

Be faithful, read your scriptures, share your testimonies and follow Christ's example. I learn a lot about the Savior by watching each of you....



Love,
-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: Sept 21-25 (Lehi's Dream, Nephi's Vision)

Students: You taught me so much this week about obedience, sacrifice and faith! "I will go and do..." is an amazing lesson for each of us as we strive to serve the Lord. Thank you for your examples and your testimonies...and for getting to class on time!

Reading Assignment: This week we will learn about Lehi's dream and Nephi's Vision by diving deep into 1 Nephi 6-15. Make sure to review the activities suggested in your Student Manual to understand these chapters better and get the most out of your daily reading.

What to expect this week: You will have a special guest this week -- our class substitute Sister Gartz will be with us on Tuesday. She is fantastic and you will love learning about Lehi's dream with her! Please show her your very best early-morning brilliance!

Parents: Ask your students what we learned about faith and hope (Does faith need to be "optimistic" about life/us? Is the Lord?) and how there are many ways one can "murmur"...so we need to be aware of them in order to avoid it...not that any of us would ever do it, right? :) Your students learned a scripture mastery verse...1 Nephi 3:7. Please review it with them. We're well on our way to memorizing all 25 scripture mastery verses.

Favorite things I heard you say this week:

• "If we really know He prepares the way, we shouldn't have to waste so much energy thinking about things and just do it."
• "I know people who are actually fluent 'murmur' speakers."
• "Nephi rocks."

To All: Have a great weekend and share something you learned about the Book of Mormon with a family member and buddy. I love our class and pray for you each day that you will continue to be a light to your neighbors and friends.

Be faithful and read each day.

-Bro. Sherinian

Schedule: Sept. 14-18 (Meet Lehi, Nephi and the Family!)

Students: Thanks for a great first week of Seminary! You truly are extraordinary Gospel scholars who have already taught each other some of the secrets of a "deep dive" into the Scriptures!

This upcoming week we meet Lehi's family and learn about the faith and obedience of Nephi...and have our first Book of Mormon scripture mastery.

Reading assignments: 1 Nephi 1-5 (check out your Student Manual, which has great activities and ideas to help you get the most from your reading).

Remember to read daily, bring your scriptures to class and be faithful!

Parents: Ask your Seminary Scholars what we learned together this week about the Book of Mormon as the "Keystone," what's unique about the Title Page, what the difference is between snorkeling and scuba diving in scripture study, and what kind of armor they need to confront challenges in 2009...they have lots to teach you.

See you at Stake Conference (I will ask you what your favorite thing was you learned from the talks...get ready!). You are amazing Ambassadors of the Gospel!

-Bro. Sherinian

Back to Seminary! Book of Mormon Week 1!

Hello Class! It's Brother Sherinian here -- so excited for this excellent year of Seminary to really dive into the Book of Mormon (remember that verb "to dive" this week...you'll hear it again). I can hardly wait to learn what you all have to teach me!

Brother Jardine has left us a wonderful legacy with this blog and I will do my best to continue the tradition by posting useful information (reading, schedules, homework assignments, etc.) each week. I'll distribute a draft schedule this week of what the 2009-2010 year has in store for us.

Class begins this Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 in the a.m. We have a great crop of new students this year. Some of them are familiar faces and a few are new friends. All of you are potential Super Book of Mormon Ambassadors!

This Week:

Wednesday, Sept 9: Book of Mormon overview, Title Page (Read)

Thursday, Sept 10: Introduction, Plan of Salvation

Friday, Sept 11: Witnesses

Remember to bring your scriptures and your smiling faces. This week's reading assignment is not long, but full of great material and lessons for us. Dive in!

See you Wednesday morning!

The Arrival!

All - You may have heard we had a baby :) If not, we had a baby. She is healthy and happy, coming in at birth (on June 27) at 6-14. The mother and father are also as pleased as punch. We love you all and are grateful for your contributions to the welfare of this young lady!

A Year-End Posting

All -
Many thanks to all of you who so generously threw this party for my wife and me last Wednesday. Certainly, your goodness knows no bounds and we will hold these gifts close to our hearts over the ensuing years with this new baby girl. Some photos from the event:

The whole crew:

The artsy Andelins:

A few chic sisters:

Probably a little small for Sam, but a good size for Mark:

One last shot with the gang:

Thank you all for this kindness. You truly don't know how much this meant to both me and to my wife.

Thank you all for an extraordinary year of seminary - I will truly cherish this special time we have had together.

You all have great potential and you all will do great things. Remember that the Lord will require much of you (DyC 82:9-10). Have a great summer and see if you can read the entire Book of Mormon this summer in preparation for next Fall.

Schedule: May 25 - May 29

Brothers and Sisters:

Thanks for another great week - Brother Sherinian has indicated you were all attentive and reverent - thank you.

We'll finish up this outstanding, memorable seminary year somewhat as we began, as follows:

Monday, May 25: No Seminary - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26: Missionary Work and the Atonement

Wednesday, May 27: Lehi's Dream and You

Thursday, May 28: Always having His Spirit to be With Us

Friday, May 29: Scripture Mastery Tournament

Have a great weekend and be faithful

Schedule: May 18 - May 22

Alumnos:

Our last full week of seminary ends in Armageddon - literally! Brother Sherinian will be with you this week (he's great) while I'm out of town. Here's the sked:

Monday, May 18: Revelation 13-15
Tuesday, May 19: Revelation 16-18
Wednesday, May 20: Revelation 19, 20
Thursday, May 21: Revelation 21, 22
Friday, May 22: Scripture Mastery Throw Down Practice

Get ready for the Scripture Mastery Dance on May 29!! Have a great weekend and be faithful.

Schedule: May 11 - May 15

All:
As we study the Revelation given to St. John the Divine, it is literally the beginning of the end...let's finish strong! To make our study of Revelation even more interesting, I've included this live-action photograph of John receiving the Revelation (pretty cool):
Our schedule this week:

Monday, May 11: Revelation 1
Tuesday, May 12: Revelation 2-5
Wednesday, May 13: Revelation 6-8
Thursday, May 14: Revelation 9-11
Friday, May 15: Scripture Mastery

Have a great weekend and be faithful, brothers and sisters!

Schedule: May 4 - May 8

Brothers and Sisters:

Our schedule for the upcoming week (and can someone make sure Johnny gets a ride? Thanks):

Monday, May 4: 1 John
Tuesday, May 5: 2 John
Wednesday, May 6: 3 John
Thursday, May 7: 4 John...just kidding - Jude
Friday: MASTERY OF THE SCRIPTURES

ALSO, I know you're all as pumped as I am for the CES Fireside with Elder David A. Bednar on Sunday evening at 8:00 pm...remember that you can watch it here, here, or here, or, on the BYU Channel at home if you've got it.

Have a great weekend and be faithful.

Schedule: April 27 - May 1

Team:

Continue in your quest to master the scripture masteries. We're hitting the home stretch this week. Enjoy Scripture Mastery with Sister Squires on Monday, and I'll see you on Tuesday. Have a great weekend and good luck to those involved in the Regatta tomorrow. Be faithful!

Monday, April 27: Scripture Mastery with Sister Squires!

Tuesday, April 28: 1 Peter 1-3

Wednesday, April 29: 1 Peter 4, 5

Thursday, April 30: 2 Peter 1, 2

Friday, May 1: 2 Peter 3

Schedule: April 20 - April 24

Hermanos alumnos:

Thank you all for your participation this past week. Clearly, scripture mastery needs some work, but the Spirit you bring to class is right on target. Thank you for your examples.

This week we begin our study of the "Catholic" epistles (James - Jude) with our study of the Epistle of James. Read this this weekend to get familiar with it - much of James' teachings will be familiar scriptures for you.

Monday, April 20: James 1

Tuesday, April 21: James 2, 3

Wednesday, April 22: James 4

Thursday, April 23: James 5

Friday, April 24: Scripture Mastery

Have a great weekend - it's a beautiful one for sure. For those of you in the Arlington First Ward, I'll see you at your sacrament meeting on Sunday playing a musical number with my sister. Be faithful and true!

Schedule: April 13 - April 17

All:

I hope your Spring Break was thoroughly enjoyable. I am STOKED for this coming week, in the which we will study the Epistle to the Hebrews. You reading assignment is thus to read the book of Hebrews. Here's the break down:

Monday: NO SEMINARY (teacher inservice)

Tuesday-Thursday (April 14-16) - Hebrews

Friday: Scriptures of Mastery

Let's have an awesome week. Adelante!

Spring Break Schedule - April 6 - April 10

All -

I hope you enjoyed the wonderful and inspiring General Conference. This was another singularly memorable conference where true doctrine was taught by authorized messengers of the Savior.

Please remember that the sessions will be available to watch this week on http://www.lds.org/ and the talks will be available for reading (including the Priesthood Session) on Thursday. You will receive one day of credit for seminary for each hour you watch and fill out the associated portion of the conference assignment worksheet. That worksheet will be attached to an email and sent to you.

I miss you all and look forward to seeing you next TUESDAY (Monday is a teacher work day, verdad?). Enjoy the break, and be prepared for our study of the Book of Hebrews next week by reading it this week!

Schedule: March 30 - April 3

Team:

Sorry for the late post this week. Things are getting busy.

Thanks to Sister Gartz for her substituting in the last three weeks, and thanks to Brothers Springer and Fuller this week!

Our schedule:

Monday, March 30, 2009: Scripture Mastery with Brother Springer!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009: 1 Timothy

Wednesday, April 1, 2009: 1/2 Timothy

Thursday, April 2, 2009: 2 Timothy

Friday, April 3, 2009: Titus

Be on the lookout for a General Conference extra credit opportunity. Until we meet again, after Spring Break, have an outstanding week!

Schedule: March 22 - March 26

Queridos:

Another exciting week with Sister Gartz! Thanks to all for your attention and support.

Our schedule for the coming week:

Monday, March 22: Ephesians

Tuesday, March 23: Colossians

Wednesday, March 24: Phillipians

Thursday, March 25: Philemon

Friday, March 26: Maestria de las Escrituras

Be faithful and have a great weekend.

Schedule: March 16 - March 20

Students:

Thank you all for a successful week with Sister Gartz. Our reading schedule for the coming week:

Monday, March 16: Galatians 1-3

Tuesday, March 17: Galatians 4-6

Wednesday, March 18: Romans 1-8

Thursday, March 19: Romans 9-16

Friday, March 20: Scripture Mastery

Have a great weekend and be faithful!

Schedule: March 9 - March 13

Alumnos queridos:

Although I'll be out and about this week, our schedule:

Monday, March 9: 1 Corinthians
Tuesday, March 10: 1 Corinthians
Wednesday, March 11: 2 Corinthians
Thursday, March 12: 2 Corinthians
Friday, March 13: Scriptures of Mastery

One thing: as you study the epistles to the Corinthians, remember that these were written to a city awash with iniquity; hence, the teachings of Paul are different from his other letters - he is very blunt with this group of people.

Have a wonderful week with Sister Gartz!

Standing as a Witness

Brothers and Sisters:

I was moved by this testimony expressed here

http://vimeo.com/2120177

It's worth watching the entire video. It certainly occurred to me that each of you similarly stand as a witness each day of your lives. I know our Heavenly Father has great confidence in each of you.

Schedule: March 2 - March 6

Brothers and Sisters:

As we continue our fast-paced journey through the New Testament, I urge you all from the depths of my soul to involve yourself in meaningful scripture study of our lessons. Perhaps nothing will be so valuable to you as your developing the habit of daily, meaningful (I emphasize “meaningful”) immersion in the scriptures. Make it happen – you can do this!

Our schedule for the forthcoming week:

Monday, March 2: Acts 25
Tuesday, March 3: Acts 26-28
Wednesday, March 4: 1 Thessalonians
Thursday, March 5: 2 Thessalonians
Friday, March 6: SCRIPTURE MASTERY

Thank you all for your attentiveness, for bringing the Spirit with you to class, and for becoming great missionaries. Have a great weekend and be faithful in all you do.

Schedule: February 23 - February 27

Team:

Our schedule for this week:

Monday, February 23: Acts 13-14

Tuesday, February 24: Acts 16-17

Wednesday, February 25: Acts 18-20

Thursday, February 26: Acts 21-24

Friday February 27: SCRIPTURE MASTERY OH YEAH!

Have a great weekend. Be faithful. The Gospel of Christ is true.

Schedule: February 16 - February 20

Class:

Thank you all for your participation in our class. Let's see what we can do to make sure our seminary engine is running on all cylinders (i.e., preparation for class, everyone who should be in class is there, etc.) I have great confidence in you all. Our schedule this week:

Monday, February 16: NO SEMINARY - Presidents Day Holiday
Tuesday, February 17: Acts 8-9
Wednesday, February 18: Acts 10-11
Thursday, February 19: Acts 12 -15
Friday, February 20: Scripture Mastery

Be faithful, and I'll see you all at Stake Conference this weekend!

Schedule: February 9 - February 13

Queridos:

Thank you for a wonderful trip through the gospels. Let's get going with the second half of the NT with a bang. Our weekly schedule:

Monday, February 9: Acts 1

Tuesday, February 10: Acts 2

Wednesday, February 11: Acts 3

Thursday, February 12: Acts 4-5

Friday, February 13: Friday the 13th and Scripture Mastery

Have a great weekend, be faithful, and study your scriptures! See you on Monday.

Schedule: February 2 - February 6

Brothers and Sisters:

Thank you all for your participation for our “windmill” activity. Remember, to “abide” is to come and to stay or remain.

We finish our journey through the gospels in the coming week. Please do all you can to read the chapters prior to coming to class. Our schedule this week is:

Monday: John 16-17
Tuesday: John 18-19
Wednesday: John 20
Thursday: John 21
Friday: Scripture Mastery Hullabaloo

Have a great weekend and be faithful!

Schedule: January 26 - January 30

Team:

We'll finish January con fuerza y valor, and with reverance, as we discuss Jesus' teachings at the Last Supper to His closest disciples, next week:

Monday, January 26: John 12, 13
Tuesday, January 27: John 14
Wednesday, January 28: John 15
Thursday, January 29: John 16, 17
Friday, January 30: Scripture Mastery

Have a great weekend and be faithful. Remember to reach out to those who are not with us regularly, who are missing out on an awesome seminary experience!

Schedule: January 21-23

Alumnos:

Remember that this week we have a shortened schedule due to MLK day on Monday and BHO day on Tuesday! With that, our schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, January 21: John 9
Thursday, January 22: John 10-11
Friday, January 23: John 12 and Scripture Mastery

Have a great extended weekend! Look for me on cspan on Tuesday :)

PS: Extra credit opportunity!

For those of you looking to get an additional day of attendance (and thus help your grade), log on to http://www.byu.tv/ and watch Elder Holland's Devotional given at BYU last week - it is an excellent talk. Give a 6-minute report on three things you learned (2 minutes per thing you learned) and take an extra day of attendance home in your pocket!

ALERT!!

PLEASE don't forget tonight's CES fireside with President Monson.
The broadcast will take place at 8:00pm tonight and you have a miriad of possible opportunities to watch, including at the McLean Stake Center or at my house.

If neither of those options interest you, tune in to:

1. http://www.lds.org/, or
2. http://www.byu.tv/

We'll discuss the fireside in the morning! Have a great evening with President Monson!

January 12-16

Class:

Our schedule for this coming week – we continue our journey through the Gospel of John. Thank you for studying these chapters before class to ensure we are prepared to be taught by the Spirit in class.

Monday, January 12: John 5
Tuesday, January 13: John 6
Wednesday, January 14: John 7
Thursday, January 15: John 8
Friday, January 16: Scripture Mastery in the house! (and Julie's B-day)

On related note, we have a great class but I mention two concerns:
CONCERN #1: We’re drifting a little later with our starting time of 6:30
SOLUTION #1: Our seminary start time could change to 6:20, then we’ll just start on time at 6:30…or everyone could make a more concerted effort to be on time.

CONCERN #2: We have make members of our class who are not regularly attending our class.
SOLUTION #2: Everybody can invite someone who is not coming to class regularly, to come to class

We will discuss the above on Monday. Have a great weekend, and be faithful.

Happy New Year Seminary Schedule

Alumnos:

We begin the new year with our study of John. I will join you on Tuesday; Brother Stansel will be with you on Monday. Our scripture-study schedule is as follows:

Monday, January 5: John 1
Tuesday, January 6: John 2
Wednesday, January 7: John 3
Thursday, January 8: John 4
Friday, January 9: Scripture Mastery

Did you all enjoy Elder Holland on New Year's Eve? I look forward to hearing your thoughts on that and your reading of the gospel of John. My best to all of you as we begin an awesome 2009.