2015 Combined Youth Planning Meeting

A fabulous way to ensure the 2015 Combined YW/YM activities are based on becoming more like Christ, the 2015 mutual theme, and what they are studying (Come Follow Me) in church is to have a combined planning meeting.  

HOW IT WORKS

 
Who attends:  The Bishopric, YW and YM Presidencies, as well as, all quorum and class presidents (not the whole presidency, just the president)
 
How long does it take:  About 2 hours


Why do you do it:  Each month's YW/YM combined activity will be based on the Come Follow Me topic for that month, as well, as the four categories from Luke 2:52  "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." Thinking "planning with a purpose"!

How do you do it:  
#1:  Divide the chalkboard into four categories according to Luke: 1) Gaining knowledge for wisdom, 2) Physical for grow in stature, 3) Spiritual for favour of God, and 4) Service for favour of man.  
#2:  Each individual is given 20-ish Post It notes and writes down activities they wish to have in 2015.  
#3:  Everyone takes their Post It notes up to the board and sticks them into the category that best fits.  
#4:  Once complete, everyone votes for their most favorite 12 activities.  Tallies are taken and the 12 activities with the most votes (and bishopric approval) are then plugged into the Come Follow Me month they fit into best.

**Submitted by the 2nd ward**