Training at Historic Liberty Jail
Spring is here! The grass is green, the flowers and trees are
blooming, and the sun is shining!
Here's another angle of the HLJ... I didn't get a picture of the
Sisters this time! :-(
The training here started with an opening hymn, "Abide with
me Tis Eventide". After announcements we had a "Doctrinal
Insights" training by Sister Farnsworth. The rest of the time
was given to Elder Peterson to introduce some Lesson Plan
Role Plays... The Sisters had been asked to make lesson plans
focussing on the exhibits in the History room for any and all
visitors who come to the HLJ. We had some interesting
presentations to show how to use the exhibits to teach the history
and the doctrine we can draw from them. It was really fun to
see the different ways they teach from all the displays in that room!
We will continue that and they were asked to formulate lesson
plans for the Rotunda (where the jail exhibit is). We've asked
them to do their best to make their presentations relevant to the
visitors. What is the message they can receive from the History?
Training at Independence Visitors' Center
I did get a picture at the VC training...From the left, Elder and
Sister Sharp, Sisters Eraso, Guerrero, Dawson, Zarate,
Cammack, Davidson, Bingham, Soutas, McDonald, Larson,
Lifferth, Atkins, Edwards, Rust, Bench, Elder Peterson, Sisters
Cooper, Harley and Me...
For the training, after announcements, there was a training by
the Teaching Center sisters. They explained how the Teaching
Center works and how to set goals and record them along with
the actual achievements in all areas. We then had a training from
the Sister Training Leaders, Sisters Eraso and Giraud Carrier, on
the Easter Initiative, Learn Principles of Peace from the
#PRINCEofPEACE, and how to implement the ideas found on
mormon.org... which are to help us focus on one of the eight
principles (below) to honor Him and to find His peace in our lives.
FAITH
GOD'S WORD
COMPASSION
GRATITUDE
PRAYER
FORGIVENESS
REPENTACE
HOPE
There are wonderful true-life videos to go with each principle!
The STLs had some sisters demonstrate how to us the Initiative at
the Visitors' Center. Sisters Lifferth and Larson did a really nice job
showing us how. We then had Elder Peterson train us on the importance
in recognizing the Doctrine in the lessons we teach...using the quote
by President Boyd K. Packer, found in PMG, "True doctrine,
understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines
of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior
will improve behavior." He gave them ideas for studying the lessons
in chapter 3 of PMG...1. Look for the doctrine found in each
subheading, 2. Find good scriptures to help teach that doctrine,
3. Think of inspiring questions along with stories/experiences to
relate to the doctrine. He gave and assignment to go to each of
the areas of presentations at the VC and, with your companion,
come up with lesson plans for each area. Just like with lesson
plans to each of your investigators will differ, you can plan for
different kinds of visitors. We don't want to make our presentations
rote and impersonal. The sisters were asked to bring their lesson
plans next time we meet for training. Companionships will be
randomly selected to practice teach.
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