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.