DEACON

Deacon/Birthday:
1. SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
1a. Pray and Study the Scriptures
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Study Joshua 1:8, 1 Nephi 15:23-24, 2 Nephi 32:3, Alma 17: 2-3, D&C 21:4-6. Make a list of
words and phrases that describe: 1) How you should approach your study of the scriptures and
words of the living prophets, 2) Blessings that will come as you study the scriptures and words Make a plan for developing a habit of regular prayer Share what you are learning with your family, friends,
of the living profits. Share your list w/parents, priesthood leaders, or other quorum members. and scripture study (write in pamphlet) or in quorum meetings
Discuss specific blessings you have received from following the counsel the Lord has given in
the scriptures and through living prophets.

1b. Live Worthily

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Read the section titled "Repentance" in "For the Strength of Youth." Write your answers to the
following questions in a notebook or journal: 1) What do you learn about the Atonement and
repentance from this section? 2) How does repentance help you grow spiritually? 3) What is After studying and applying these standards, share with
Sections from "For the Strength of Youth" I will Study.
the relationship between repentance, the Atonement, and personal worthiness? Discuss your your parents or quorum members what you are
Specific things I will do to live these standards and help
answers w/parents or quorum members. Discuss how repentance will help you prepare to learning, how it is influencing your life, and the kind of
others do the same (write in pamphlet).
enter the temple and participate in sacred ordinances. Choose at least three other sections person you are becoming.
from "For the Strength of Youth" that will help you live worthily. Study the standards in these
sections, and write what you will do to live these standards and to help others do the same.
Deacon/Birthday:
1c. Understand Doctrine
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Read D&C 11:21. What promises does the Lord give to those who study His word? Look at the
list of doctrinal topics on page 20, choose four or more you'd like to learn about. One of these
Share the outlines you have prepared, teach others
should be "The Priesthood and Priesthood Keys." For each topic you study, create a simple Doctrinal topics I will study (write in pamphlet)
about these doctrinal topics.
outline. It could include: 1) a definition of the topic, 2) teachings and examples from the
scriptures and your own life, 3) your thoughts and feelings about why this topic is important.

2. PRIESTHOOD DUTIES
2a. Administer Priesthood Ordinances
Learn
Read D&C 20:76-79, Luke 22:19-20, 3Nephi, 18:1-11. What does the sacramental bread and
water represent? And whom do you represent when you pass the sacrament? Ask your
parents or quorum leaders the following questions: 1) What does the ordinance of the
sacrament mean to you? 2) What can I do as a Deacon to help you have a meaningful
experience with the sacrament?
Act
Several things I will do to show reverence when I pass
the sacrament and to encourage others to show the
same reverence (list in pamphlet). What will I do to
have a more meaningful experience when I partake of
the sacrament (list in pamphlet).
Share
After following through with your plan, discuss with
members of your quorum how your experiences with
the sacrament have helped you become more reverent.
Deacon/Birthday:
2b. Serve Others
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Write down what you learn about serving others from the following scriptures: James 1:27,
Mosiah 2:17, Mosiah 18:8-10. Talk with a parent or quorum leader about the relationship My quorum's plan to give service (write in pamphlet). Share with a parent or quorum members some of your
between being a priesthood holder and serving others. Discuss with members of your quorum My personal plan to give service (write in pamphlet). experiences serving others.
the opportunities you have to serve others.

2c. Invite All to Come Unto Christ

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Read D&C 20:59. What does the phrase "Come unto Christ" mean to you? Share your thoughts Write down in a journal or a notebook the experiences
and feelings with a quorum leader or your parents and ask what the phrase means to them. Ways I could set a good example for others (write in you have as you invite others to come unto Christ. Also
Contrast the story of Ammon and Corianton. What influence did their actions have on the pamphlet). Names of people and how I will help them write down ways you feel you are becoming a better
people they taught? Think about family members and friends whom you could invite to come come unto Christ (write in pamphlet) missionary. Consider sharing your experiences with
unto Christ. Write down their names and what you will do to help them. others.
Deacon/Birthday:
3. Physical Health
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Read "Physical Health" in your "For the Strength of Youth "and study the following scriptures:
Create a project that will help you apply what you have Write what you have learned from carrying out your
D&C 88:124, D&C 89, 1Corinthians 3:16-17. Identify principles that relate to physical health.
learned, it should include two parts: a)regular exercise, project and how you will apply it throughout your life.
Write down your answers to the following questions: 1) Why is it important to be physically
b) nutrition. Regular Exercise (list in pamphlet). Report on your experiences to your family or quorum
healthy? 2) How will being physically healthy help you fulfill your priesthood duties? 3) What
Nutrition (list in pamphlet). members.
are the spiritual benefits of being spiritually healthy?