Institute Class Schedule & Readings

Mount Vernon Stake Mid-Singles Institute Program

“And They Twain Shall Be One Flesh”
Gospel Principles in the Marriage Relationship

Summer Series
(June 10 – July 29, 2008)


Foundational Principles for Relationships

June 10:Understanding Love

Instructor:Sis. Rosemay Webster, former LDS Social Services Counselor, Crystal City Ward

Materials

1.The Gospel and Romantic Love, Elder Bruce C, Hafen, BYU Speeches, Sept. 28, 1982.
2.Dating versus Hanging Out, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, June 2006, 10.

June 17: Choices and Expectations

Instructor: Bro. Andrew Crowshaw, Mount Vernon Stake High Council

Materials

1.Agency or Inspiration – Which? Elder Bruce R. McConkie, BYU Speeches, Feb. 27, 1973.
2.Reluctant to Marry, Victor L. Brown, Jr., Ensign, Apr. 1992, 44.
3.The Right Person, the Right Place, the Right Time: Guidelines for Wisely Choosing a Spouse, Thomas B. Holman, BYU Speeches, Aug. 1, 2000.


Making Relationships Work – Getting Past the Basics

June 24:Communication

Instructor:Bishop David Nielsen, Mount Vernon Ward

Materials

1.The Tongue of Angels, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, May 2007, 16.
2.When Couples Don’t Listen to Each Other, Larry K. Langlois, Tambuli, Oct. 1990, 19.
3.Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion, Robert E. Wells, Ensign, Jan. 1987, 60.
4.Words that Warm, Sara Brown Nielson, Ensign, Aug. 1994, 54.

July 1: Intimacy – Emotional and Physical

Instructor:Bishop Carlos and Sister Martha Rigby, members of Mount Vernon Ward

Materials

1.Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU Devotional, January 12, 1988, http://www.familylifeeducation.org/gilliland/procgroup/Souls.htm.
2.They Twain Shall Be One: Thoughts on Intimacy in Marriage,” Brent A. Barlow, Ensign, Sept. 1986, 49.

July 15:Understanding the Opposite Gender (Breakout Session)

Instructor:Scott and Catherine Ladd, Crystal City Ward

Materials

1.Marriage is Essential to His Eternal Plan, Elder David A. Bednar, Liahona, Jun 2006, 50.

Make It or Break It

July 22:Barriers in Relationships

Instructor:Tiffanie Williams, LDS Social Services counselor, Alexandria 1st Ward

Materials

1.A Gospel of Relationships, Marleen Williams, BYU Speeches, May 4, 2004.
2.Oneness in Marriage, Pres. Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, Mar. 1977, 3.
3.My Conversion to Eternal Marriage, James Welch, Ensign, Sept. 2007, 28.


July 29:Moving Forward

Instructor:Bishop Dennis Lowe, Franconia Ward

Materials

1.A True and Sufficient Love, Burton C. Kelly, Ensign, Feb. 1979, 47.
2.Breaking Up Without Going to Pieces: When Dating Doesn’t End in Marriage, M. Gawain Wells, Ensign, June 1982, 58.
3.A Conversation with Single Adults, Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Mar. 1997, 58.
4.To My Single Friends, Elder John K. Carmack, Ensign, Mar. 1989, 27.

BEACH PARTY

BEACH PARTY!

Here is the info! Enjoy!

Save on Gas: We are meeting at the King Street Building at 6:45am and pulling out at 7:00am!
Directions: If you wish to drive separately, the directions are below.
How to find us!: When you pull into the parking lot, if you are looking at the ocean go toward the left end as far as you can. Park. When you get onto the beach we will be set up to the left. We will try to set up away from most of the beach goers. You can call Alicia Poulton or Nicole Peterson. We can’t guarantee we’ll answer…may be playing!
What to bring: what you usually bring to the beach…snacks will be provided, you’ll have to take care of your own lunch.


Indian River State
Park -- or Delaware Beach State park.
Here is the link: http://www.destateparks.com/dssp/dssp.asp

Take I-395 N Entering District of Columbia - 7.0 mi
Turn right at New York Ave NW Entering Maryland - 4.7 mi
Continue on US-50 E Partial toll road - 45.4 mi
Take the US-50 E exit toward Ocean City - 0.3 mi
Slight right at Ocean Gateway/US-50 E - 6.6 mi
Turn left at MD-404 Entering Delaware - 23.6 mi
Continue on Seashore Hwy - 3.3 mi
Turn left at Scotts Store Rd - 3.6 mi
Slight right at Hickman Rd - 0.7 mi
Continue on W Market St - 0.9 mi
Continue on Ellendale-Greenwood Hwy - 0.4 mi
Continue on Beach Hwy - 8.0 mi
Continue on Main St - 0.6 mi
Continue on Milton Ellendale Hwy - 5.5 mi
Continue on Broadkill Rd - 3.2 mi
Turn right at Coastal Hwy S/SR-1 S - 6.5 mi
Slight left to stay on Coastal Hwy S/SR-1 S
Continue to follow SR-1 S - 8.3mi
Turn left at Tower Rd - 167 ft

Beach Party June 21st

21 JUNE Mid Singles Tri-Ward Beach Party!!! Indian River State Park/Beach in Delaware, apparently a well kept secret in these parts! We'll be meeting bright and early to avoid bridge traffic. Meet at the King Street chapel at 6:45am. Cars will take off at 7:00am. Drinks and snacks will be provided. You'll need to bring/plan your own lunch/dinner, sunscreen, towel, book, beach chair, etc. Get training for the volleyball and ultimate games (we may even be able to get a little tournament going)! There are showers and bathroom facilities at the beach.