Families Are Forever
Gettysburg Ward Primary Newsletter
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
"Happiness in family life is more likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ"
November Lessons & Assignments
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday Nights - 11 year old Scouts
Wednesday Nights - Cub Scouts with Hanover Ward
Nov 2nd - Daylight Savings - Set your clocks back on Saturday night
Nov 2nd & 9th - Primary rehearsals for Sacrament Presentation
Nov 11th - Girls Activity Days - Veterans Day Activity
Nov 16th - Primary Sacrament Presentation
Nov 18th - Girls Activity Days - CTR & Media
Nov 23rd - Primary Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - 12:30 pm High Council Room
Nov 27th - Thanksgiving - time with family
Special Occasions
November Birthdays
3rd - Xander D
5th - Sister Conway
16th - Sabrina R
20th - Elizabeth H
20th - Sister Smethers
22nd - Taelynn W
26th - Sister Howard
Primary Mail Time
Write a note to someone in Primary and put it in the mail box for delivery during "Sharing Time". Thank you notes, birthday cards, drawings, pictures and photos or just a note to say "I'm thinking of you" are always nice.
Let's All Sing
"Repentance" (CS pg 98)
"Help Me, Dear Father" (CS pg 99)
"Seek The Lord Early" (CS pg 108)
"Baptism" (CS pg 100)
"I Will Follow Gods Plan" (CS pg 164)
"He Sent His Son" (CS pg 34)
CS = Childrens Songbook
CLICK to LINK feature:
For ease in learning & reading, click on the blue lettering to link directly with the song or scripture.
Scripture Study
Faith & Hope: Alma 32:21; 3 Nephi 1:1-19
Change of Heart: Alma 24
Forgiveness: Luke 23:13-34; 1 Nephi 7:6-21; Genesis 37:41-45
Old Testament Scripture Challenge:
Job: Job 1; 19:13-26; 27:2-6; 42:10
Jeremiah: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-9, 18:1-6; Isaiah 64:8
Solomon's Temple: 1 Chronicles 28:20; 29:6-9; 2 Chronicles 5:1; 6:1-3
Daniel & the King's Food; Daniel 1:1, 3-20
Shadrach, Meshack & Abednego: Daniel 3:1, 4-30
Featuring our CTR 6 & 7 Teachers
Sister Smethers
As a youth, our family vacationed in Salt Lake City and soon after the missionaries visited our home just northeast of Philadelphia in Falls, PA. My sister and I were eager to learn all they had to teach us and we were both baptized, she at age 17 and me at age 10. That family vacation changed my life; I later married a return missionary and we have three children and five grandchildren. Motivated by the love of learning I studied early childhood education at Ricks College, received a Bachorlor degree from Bloomsburg State College in Bloomsburg, PA and am currently teaching as a substitute teacher for Bermudian Springs School District.
For fun, I enjoy camping, swimming, quilting, doing crafts and best of all walking my dog! I’ve been so impressed with the youth in my CTR 6 & 7 classes; one Sunday I asked the children what their treasure was and they ALL said that their family was their greatest treasure. I can just picture them as missionaries for they are willing to help and learn; they respond to questions and know their scripture stories well; a tribute to their families, who love and teach them.
I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know by living its teachings, we can find joy and happiness in this life, and eternal joy with our families in the life to come.
Sister Conway
I grew up in Orange, Virginia amidst the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just about 83 miles southwest of Washington DC and 77 miles northwest of Richmond. I went to college to become a Doctor's Assistant in Washington DC and over the years have had the opportunity to live in seven different areas of Virginia, six different cities in Maryland, Washington DC, Georgia, South Carolina and Germany. I’m retired now but hardly inactive as I provide respite caregiver services for those in need several days a week in addition to volunteering, playing Mah Jongg, scrabble, and gardening. I have a growing family which includes four grandchildren and soon the addition of two more.
As a teacher for the CTR 6 and 7 year olds I am touched by their sweet spirits, their innocence and acceptance. This shows in subtle ways like when they get really quiet when I tell a story and in a tender moment such as the time when Kaelyn gave me a big hug to welcome me back after a brief absence.
My daughter discovered and joined the church first and I followed in baptism in 2000 at the age of 59. They say it is never too late to feel the spirit and I know that my testimony is a true gift from God! My testimony has increased my personal accountability and is my source of purpose, peace and joy! Knowing that the gospel is true, finally came to me when I was guided to the last verse in revelation. Being true to the gospel is the essence of my conversion and testimony!
Message for Teachers
What do I need to know about children that will help me teach them?
It is a sacred responsibility to teach children the gospel of Jesus Christ and help them learn to live it. As you teach children, you will find that you receive special blessings. It is helpful to understand some of the following guidelines for teaching children:
- Children believe what you say. They are receptive to the truth, and you should teach them correct doctrine simply and clearly.
- Children can recognize the influence of the Spirit. Teach them that the warm, peaceful feelings they have when they talk or sing of Jesus Christ and His gospel come from the Holy Ghost.
- Children are loving and want to be loved and accepted themselves.
- Children will follow your example. You often teach children more by your attitude and example than by your words.
- Children have short attention spans. The best way to keep their attention is to have them participate in the lessons with stories, songs, and a variety of activities.
Teaching, No Greater Call provides guidance on the age characteristics of children by specific age groups—from 18 months to 11 years of age. If you teach a class with children of different ages, you can have older children assist younger children with scripture reading, stories, or activities. You can also simplify parts of activities for the younger children, such as allowing them to hold pictures during a story.
Scriptures to study: Matthew 18:3; 2 Nephi 25:26; 3 Nephi 17:21–24; 22:13.
Baptismal News
Tanner R's Baptism is Sunday, Nov 2nd at 3 pm
Tanner is excited to turn eight and be baptized; he's been looking forward to this event especially after watching and participating in three older siblings baptisms.
Tanner is a kind and helpful big brother to his younger siblings, and looks up to his older siblings. He helps prepare Family Home Evening lessons and takes turns gathering everyone for scripture reading and family prayer.
Primary Presidency:
President -
Sister McLaughlin
717) 642-5550
1st Counselor -
Sister Mulleady 717) 357-283
2nd Counselor -
Sister Shadle 717) 624-1165
shadle_crew@yahoo.com
Secretary -
Sister Howard 717) 677-4809