PARKSIDE WARD YOUNG WOMEN: 2013 Important Dates

2013 YW Dates
Mutual theme: "Stand Ye in Holy Places." Doctrine & Covenants 87:8

February 2^nd	Sat. 7am	Stake YW Temple Activity, ages 12-18 "Stand Ye in Holy Places"
February 19-21st	Tue-Fri	Stake Youth Olympic Volleyball tournament, ages 14-18
February 24^th	Sun. 7pm	Stake Fireside ages 12-18 and parents
March 8th	Fri.	Multi-Stake Prom, ages 16-18
March 16 & 17th		Stake Conference
March 30th	Sat. 7am	YW General Meeting, ages 12-18
April 6th		General Conference
April 19-20th	Fri-Sat	YM/YW Triathlon, Pima Arizona ages, 14 - 18
April 25th	Thu. 7pm	Camp Kick -Off, ages 12-18
June 7th	Fri	Stake YW Water Ski trip (YW who have earned their medallion)
June 20-22nd	Thu-Sat	Stake Youth Conference Pine Summit, ages 14-18
July 11-13th	Thu - Sat	Girls Camp, ages 12-18
September 14 or 21st	Sat.	Multi-Stake Priest & Laurel Polar Ice, ages 16-18 (depends on Polar Ice availability)
October 12 & 13th		Stake Conference
October 5 & 6th		General Conference
October 27th	Sun. 7pm	Stake Youth Fireside, ages 12-18
November 22-23rd	Fri-Sat	Tri-Stake Service Project, ages 14-18
December 31st	Tue.	Multi- Stake New Years Eve Dance, ages 14-18

Notes:
Standards Night held at the ward level in 2013.
YW in Excellence held at the ward level in 2013.

Youth Committee Mtgs:		Dance dates:	BUILDING LOCATIONS FOR DANCES:
January 20th		Jan 12 - Super Hero @Glendale North	Glendale N @ 4901 W Union Hills Dr.
February 17^th		Feb 9 - Red and Pink @Glendale North	Glendale North Stake Building
March 17th		Mar 23 - Hoe Down @Glendale North
April 21st		Apr 13 - Glow @Glendale	Glendale @ 8602 N 31^st Avenue
May 19th		May 11 - Hooray for Hollywood @Glendale	Glendale Stake Building
June 9^th		June 8 - Sock Hop @Glendale
August 18th		June 22 - Team Spirit @Glendale	Deer Valley @ 2939 W Rose Garden Ln.
September 15th		July 20th – western @Deer Valley	Deer Valley Stake Building
October 20th		July 27th - Nerd @Deer Valley
November 17th		August 24th – 80's @Deer Valley	Phoenix N @ 325 W Coral Gables Dr.
December 15th		September 28th - Color Out –Purple @Deer Valley	Phoenix North Stake Building
No meeting in July		Oct 12 - Neon @Phx North
		Oct 26 - Halloween Costume (No Masks) @Phx North
		Nov 9 - Black Out @Phx North
		Nov 22 - Church Dress @Phx North
		Dec 14 - Christmas @Phx North

Quote of the Week

“The standard is clear. If something we think, see, hear, or do distances us from the Holy Ghost, then we should stop thinking, seeing, hearing, or doing that thing. If that which is intended to entertain, for example, alienates us from the Holy Spirit, then certainly that type of entertainment is not for us. Because the Spirit cannot abide that which is vulgar, crude, or immodest, then clearly such things are not for us. Because we estrange the Spirit of the Lord when we engage in activities we know we should shun, then such things definitely are not for us. …"

Elder David A. Bednar

From the April 2006 general conference address “That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us.”

For The Strength of Youth

For the Strength of Youth

Repentance

“By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them” (D&C 58:43).

The Savior suffered for our sins and gave His life for us. This great sacrifice is called the Atonement. Through the Atonement, you can receive forgiveness and be cleansed from your sins when you repent. Repentance is more than simply acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. It is motivated by love for God and the sincere desire to obey His commandments.

Satan wants you to think that you cannot repent, but that is absolutely not true. The Savior has promised you forgiveness if you will humble yourself and make the effort that repentance requires. If you have sinned, the sooner you repent, the sooner you begin to make your way back and find the peace and joy that come with forgiveness. If you delay repentance, you may lose blessings, opportunities, and spiritual guidance. You may also become further entangled in sinful behavior, making it more difficult to find your way back.

To repent, you need to confess your sins to the Lord. Then seek forgiveness from those you have wronged, and restore as far as possible what has been damaged by your actions. As you strive to repent, seek help and counsel from your parents. Serious sins, such as sexual transgression or use of pornography, need to be confessed to your bishop. Be completely honest with him. He will help you repent. If you have a question about what should be discussed with the bishop, talk with your parents or with him.

When you do what is necessary to repent and receive forgiveness, you will know for yourself the power of the Atonement and the love God has for you. You will feel the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ, which will bring you great strength, and you will become more like Him.

How can you bring the power of the Atonement into your life?