March 2019 Overview

Theme:   The Lord is in the small details of your life as well as in the milestones

Focus:

Scripture:

"My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; 

therefore my hand shall be over thee."  

Abraham 2:8

Memorization:

“There is a guiding hand above all things. Often when things happen, it’s not by accident. One day, when we look back at the seeming coincidences of our lives, we will realize that perhaps they weren't so coincidental after all.”  

--- Pres. Thomas S Monson

February 2019 Overview

Theme: Rely on God

Focus:

Gandhi & Non-cooperation

Scripture:

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” 

Philippians 4:13 (See also Alma 26:12)

Memorization:

“The more you make the choice to live above your feelings, to trust God instead of what you may feel like doing, the stronger your faith becomes. It’s not about being perfect. We will always be on a journey of growing closer to God.” 

--- Tim Tebow

January 2019 Overview

Theme: Make Use of Adversity

Focus:

The Russian Revolution 

Mussolini & Stalin

Scripture:

“After much tribulation, the Lord … made me an instrument in his hands” 

Mosiah 23:10

Memorization:

"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... 

You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may 

be the best thing in the world for you." 

---Walt Disney

FIELD TRIP!!!

We will be meeting at the Provo City Center Temple at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your temple recommend, sack lunch, sweatshirt, and a change of clothes (preferably your Vanguard t-shirt).  We will also be going to the BYU Museum of Art to look at WW1 propaganda posters.  We will change clothes there.  Then we will go to Jakers in Springville.  It is a pumpkin patch playground.  You can be picked up at Jakers at 3. Vanguard will cover all fees for the students.  Parents are welcome to join us all day or bring the rest of the family to join us at Jakers.  Please let me know if you are coming and bringing kids so I can give  them a correct count for a field trip rate (hopefully).  I will let you know what the price will end up being.  See you Thursday!!!

INSPIREMENTS FOR THIS WEEK

Watch this WW1 Documentary.

Watch this video about WW1 propaganda and part two.

Watch this video showing WW1 U.S. propaganda

Apprentice Book for November is "Call of the Wild"

Apprentice Book of the Month for November, is Call of the Wild.  We will discuss this on November 8th.

November 2018 Overview

Theme: Discover & Develop Spiritual Gifts

Focus:

Scripture:

“Wherefore, seek ye earnestly the best gifts, 

always remembering for what they are given.”  

D&C 46:8

Memorization:

"The gifts given to each individual are given not only for the one who receives, 

but also for those who can benefit when the gift is shared with others."

--- Robert D. Hales

October 2018 Overview

Theme: Focus on Others

Focus:

Scripture:

"Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of 

the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

Matthew 25:40
(See also D&C 42:38, Mosiah 2:17)

Memorization:

“Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living.”

--- Albert Einstein