2012 Mutual Theme

A notice dated August 1, 2011, announced the 2012 Mutual theme: “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5).

Leaders are encouraged to use the theme as a focus of “special cultural events and other dance, music, and drama activities.” Leaders may also introduce the theme with a new DVD, Strength of Youth Media 2012: Arise and Shine Forth, which will be sent to units in November 2011. Additional resource material in support of the theme will be available in the New Era and Liahona magazines and on LDS.org at the beginning of 2012.

Lesson Resource Available Online

Leaders can now access the contents of the Young Women resource guide as they review each upcoming lesson. For example, notice how the resource guide's discussion questions, quotes, videos, and links appear along the right side of each lesson from Manual 3.

International Art Competition - Youth

ARISE and

SHINE FORTH

DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS 115:4-6

In Doctrine and Covenants 115:4-6, the Lord speaks to all the people of His Church, issuing them a call to action. He invites Latter-day Saints from all nations to "arise and shine forth" so that their "light may be a standard for the nations." He asks them to join together to support one another and become a "refuge from the storm."

With this call for entries, The Church History Museum invites the youth of the worldwide Church to ponder this passage in the Doctrine and Covenants and create works of art that express what the Lord's request- "Arise and Shine Forth" -means to you. Consider the following questions and think about how you could depict the concepts through art. Let your artistic talent shine!

Consider:

• What does it mean for Latter-day Saint youth to "arise and shine forth"?
• How can the light of Latter-day Saints be a standard for the nations?
• What kinds of storms (or trials) do youth face, and how does the gospel provide refuge?

Entry Deadlines

Enter the competition online beginning on Monday, January 2, 2012.
All entries must be submitted by Friday, June 1, 2012.

Exhibit Dates

November 16, 2012, through June 17, 2013

For more detailed information CLICK HERE

Chastity: What Are the Limits?

This youth website video creatively shows why that's the wrong question to ask and explains, through teachings of modern prophets, how we can find happiness and peace through virtue. This is an effective resource to prompt discussion on sexual purity. The video could be used in an activity, devotional, Sunday class, or shared directly with each young woman through e-mail or Facebook.