To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
4 **"Suffereth long"** I am patient
4 **"Is kind"** I am kind
4 **"Envieth not"** Rather than envying others, I am happy for their success
4 **"Vanteth not itself"** I build others up instead of bragging about myself
4 **"Is not puffed up"** I am not stuck up or arrogant
5 **"Doth not behave itself unseemly"** I behave properly
5 **"Seeketh not her own"** I am not selfish or self-centered
5 **"Is not easily provoked"** I control my temper
5 **"Thinketh no evil"** I control my thoughts
6 **"Rejoiceth not in iniquity"** I don't enjoy sin
6 **"Rejoiceth in the truth"** Living the gospel makes me happy
7 **"Beareth all things"** I overlook the faults of others
7 **"Believeth all things"** I believe in the gospel
7 **"Endureth all things"** I do what is right no matter what others think
8 **"Never faileth"** I am dependable....
and I can depend on Christ
(1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Moroni 7:45-48)
"Jesus went about doing good....for god was with him." (Acts 10:38)
Will we watch and pray and labor so that we can come to Him?
Yes, we know we've made a promise.
In our cause there is no shame.
So no matter what the cost is, we'll be strong to bear His name!
CHORUS:
We are examples of the believers. We are examples of the truth. In faith we stand firm with hearts that are pure And walk in the joy and strenth of you.
We are examples of love and mercy.
We are examples in word and deed.
We're learning to live as the Savior has shown us.
For he's our example, and we foloow where he leads.
As an army 'cross the nations we united stand as one
And together raise our standard. We will fight 'til he has come! So extend your hand my brother! Sister lift your flame on high!
As the youth of noble birthright join to sing their battle cry!
CHORUS
In word (examples), convesation (examples), in charity (examples), in truth (examples), is spirit (examples), in faith (examples), in purity (examples), as youth!
CHORUS
For He's our example, and we follow where He leads.
{Youth theme for 2009}
Our family is a circle of strength and love.
With every birth and every union,
the circle grows.
Every joy shared adds more love.
Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.
If you can't be a pine at the top of the hill,
Be a shrub in the valley, but be
The best little shrub by the side of the hill
Be a bush if you can't be a tree.
We can't all be captains, so, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do and there's lesser to do,
And the task we must do is the near.
If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun, be a star,
It isn't by size that you win or fail,
Be the best of whatever you are.
****Douglas Malloch
I believe God knew what
He was doing
When he made me your sister.
He Gave me someone to look up to,
to eminate.
He knew I'd need a lot of love
and attention,
so, He brought me to you.
I admire you for your strength
and compassion,
that you always
lift me up,
help me feel like a better person.
Not many may know true
sisterly love.
I think God knew
I couldn't make it far without you,
so, he allowed me to be
your sister.
**Debbie Robison
I have a recipe for life,
The best one that I know;
I guarantee the end result...
Twas taught me long ago!
You start by mixing just a dash
Of humor with the day,
And then you add a cheery smile
As you go on your way.
Love's never out of season
So you add a large amount,
And I never measure sympathy;
You don't with things that count.
Toss in a bit of effort
And a lot of nerve and grit,
And hope makes all the difference,
For a thing improves with it.
You stir a bit of kindness in,
Along with patience, too,
And flavor it with gentleness
Whatever you may do.
And when the sun is setting,
You'll look back in joy to see
A worthwhile product of your toil
....Within my recipe!
***Grace E Easley
