Handbook 2 – Guide to Revelation

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In reviewing the format of the new handbook during Auxiliary Leadership Training: Primary (see ChurchNews.  12 April 2011), Sister Wixom encouraged Primary leaders to let their calling become part of their lives. "Look around. Look at the children you are teaching and their families. Ask yourself, 'What can I do in my service to bless and strengthen those families?' Let that be the guide to your service."

 

Based on feedback from the audience, Sister Wixom cited several concerns Primary leaders may have, including reverence problems, special needs or behavioral problems of children or the commitment of teachers. Although there are no "black-and-white answers," the process for getting an answer is found in the Handbook - Prepare spiritually; counsel together; minister together and teach the gospel.

"[The Handbook] is for you to know with personal revelation what your children need," she said. "It's flexible and it's simple. Only you know the taproot [that which will anchor the children in the wind] for your Primary."

 

Let us all “diligently prepare spiritually, counsel together, minister together, and teach the gospel” so that we might receive revelation specific to the children and adults in each or our wards/branches.