March 5-11

I can witness that the counsel message works. I have been in scores of Bishopric meetings with 2 different bishoprics and seen the fruits of this method. I have seen also when we keep things to ourselves and try to do things individually it will not work. I have seen this method in our primary class work as well as in bishoprics. Kids understand this when we model it correctly for them and create an atmosphere where they know that they will not be judged. There insights as a class counsel has helped us understand what we each can and should do to invite the Holy Ghost. These answers were so much more than simply reading the scriptures, praying, and keeping the commandments. It was specific tasks that they needed to accomplish. Things they needed to stop doing. Things that were good but needed to be substituted for something better. Instead of my wife and I being the instructors, we have changed to the facilitators, and welcome the kids comments, questions, and ideas. And the best part is, we don't have to always answer the questions because the kids now are stepping up and trying to explain things. If they are off, another kid will help add to what they are missing or pull them back in. Everyone learns and is on the same page. If we are judgemental, critical, or indifferent, the kids are learning that we can't receive revelation. Best part is, we get the kids all year.