Conference Talk:

For more information on this topic read “Let Him Do It with Simplicity,” by L. Tom Perry, Ensign, Nov 2008, 7–10.

Thought:

In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek...

Song:

“Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam,” Children’s Songbook, p. 60

Scripture:

And for this cause, that men might be made partakers of the glories which were to be revealed, the Lord sent forth...

Object Lesson:

Materials needed: A wire hanger, yarn, scissors, stiff paper cut into...

Story:

So often we think that changes in our lives must be elaborate or that celebratory events cannot occur without having sweep and scope, without time and money, without complicated step-by-step patterns. As we learn the uses of simplification we find that focused simplicity can give even more happiness than elaborate and tradition-encrusted events.

I use simplicity to add joy and celebration to our daily experience of eating. Mealtimes should be...

Activity:

Play a simple game such as marbles, chinese checkers, jacks, or pick-up-sticks.

Refreshment

Cox Honey Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, 2 cups sugar, eggs, and honey. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir into creamed mixture. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Form heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll each ball in sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place balls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not over bake. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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