Vision Day: Sept 9, 2021

 This year we're going to continue our look at character and building a good one.  But what kind of character should we strive for?  What is the purpose of good character?

Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world.   Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do.

- 3 Nephi 18:24

This year we cover the Dark Ages all the way through the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.  These were some really dark times...hence the name... Dark Ages.  We know that the gospel of Jesus Christ wasn't on the earth in it's fullness during these centuries and that contributed to the "darkness" that was found in the world.  

But it wasn't all darkness.  There were sparks of light - God's love and power - seen throughout this time and that is what we will celebrate this year.   The "Spirit of Christ [was] given to every man" (Moroni 7:16) through all ages of time and we see that even in the darkest of times.  True and strong character was built and then used to shine the Light of Christ for all to see.

YOUR ASSIGNEMENTS FOR VISION DAY:

1. Read the book, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch.  Ask yourself the 5 Types of Questions as you read and
   look for character traits that served Nat well throughout his life.  How were these traits built and honed to his best good?  Come prepared for a book discussion.
2. With your siblings (Vanguard and Vanguard Jr.), research a person at any point in history who brought light to the world.  Come with a 4 minute oral presentation to teach the rest of us about him/her.  (No games, skits, or audience interaction please.)  This will be part of our campfire program.  

VISION DAY WILL BE IN SPRINGVILLE ON THURS. SEPT. 9 @ 10AM.  

2021-2022 Yearly Theme

 2021-2022 Yearly Theme

This year we're going to continue our look at character and building a good one.  But what kind of character should we strive for?  What is the purpose of good character?

Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world.   Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do.

- 3 Nephi 18:24

We're going to look at building character through:

- obedience
- passion
- self control
- inquisitiveness
- trust
- resourcefulness

2021 End of Year Graduation Party

 Our 2021 end of year Vanguard graduation party will be held Monday, May 24 at the Martins.

We are giving the graduates a book that we would like you all to sign.  But instead of taking time that night, we would like you to type your message into this doc and we'll print them out and put them in the books.  You can find the doc here.  

Month #6 2020-2021 Overview

Theme: Hard Work
 

Geography Study: Israel

Focus: Jews & Early Christianity

Scripture:

"And because of your diligence and your faith and your patience... by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious, ...and shall  feast upon this fruit even until ye are filled."

- Alma 32:42

Memorization:

"You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one."     

- Henry David Thoreau

Movies to watch this month:

The Ten Commandments

Prince of Egypt

Joseph: King of Dreams

Fiddler on the Roof

Month #5 2020-2021 Overview

Theme: Innovation

Geography Study:


Focus: Africa/Islam/The Americas

Scripture:

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

- Psalm 46:10

Memorization:

"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

Movies to watch this month:

Aladdin

Month #4 2020-2021 Overview

Theme: Vision

 Geography Study: The Mediterranean Sea

Focus: Ancient Greece and Rome

Scripture:

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

- Galatians 6:7

Memorization:

"Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny." 

Movies to watch this month:

Ben Hur

Spartacus

Hercules