Lds deacons manual

The quorum gives us the opportunity to work together in fulfilling these duties. And by doing our duty, we help build the kingdom of God. Through our quorum service we can also experience personal growth in the gospel. We grow in knowledge as we study the gospel and fulfill our responsibilities, and we increase our leadership abilities by serving as officers in the quorum.

Who is to preside over a deacons quorum? What are his duties? Those in authority over us select the president of the quorum and call him to serve. The president then selects two counselors, who must be approved and called by those in authority. The quorum adviser trains the officers in their duties. He also teaches the gospel lesson in the quorum meeting. The quorum officers instruct the members of the quorum in their priesthood duties.

In these and similar ways, quorum members learn how to watch over the Church. The deacons quorum also provides a place where we can receive friendship and help. If we are discouraged or unsure of the truth, we can receive encouragement and find answers to our problems from the quorum.

The following story illustrates how we can build each other up by showing our concern for each other. In this case, the concern was shown for a less-active member of the quorum. One deacon was less active in the Church.

On Sundays he would usually work around the house. On many of these occasions, he wondered about priesthood meeting and felt a need for fellowship. But because no one ever extended an invitation to him to attend priesthood, he never felt wanted. One Sunday while he was painting a room in his home, the presidency of the deacons quorum visited him. They asked him if he would like to attend priesthood the next Sunday. He said no. His answer could have discouraged them, but they refused to give up.

The three of them continued to visit him every Sunday with the same offer. Although this less-active boy never did attend church as a deacon, the love and concern of the quorum presidency built him up and made a deep impression on him.

This concern motivated him when he was older to seek out the Church. Today he is active in the Church and performing his priesthood duties. When we learn our duties and magnify the priesthood as deacons, we are strengthened and we help others live the gospel. Be reverent during the sacrament service; and when passing the sacrament, act and dress as a representative of the Savior should act and dress.

Read Luke —20 and 3 Nephi — Whom do you represent when you pass the sacrament? Ask your parents or your quorum leaders the following questions, and write their answers:.

What can I do as a deacon to help you have a meaningful experience with the sacrament? After counseling with your quorum, write on the next page what you will do to pass the sacrament in a way that shows reverence for the Savior and His Atonement and encourages others to show the same reverence. Also write what you will do to have a more meaningful experience when you partake of the sacrament.

Several things I will do to show reverence when I pass the sacrament and to encourage others to show the same reverence:. What I will do to have a more meaningful experience when I partake of the sacrament:. After following through with your plan, discuss with members of your quorum how your experiences with the sacrament have helped you become more reverent. As you make your plans, consider things like your dress, your thoughts, and your behavior before and during the ordinance.

Write down what you learn about serving others from the following scriptures: James , Mosiah , and Mosiah — Talk with a parent or quorum leader about the relationship between being a priesthood holder and serving others.

Discuss with members of your quorum the opportunities you have to serve others ask your bishop or quorum leaders for ideas. This may include caring for the poor and needy, cleaning the meetinghouse and grounds, gathering fast offerings, and fulfilling assignments from your quorum president.

It could also include service projects you decide to do on your own. List some specific things your quorum will do to give service. Also plan several things you will do on your own to give service, including service to members of your family. Doctrinal Study Godhead. Doctrinal Study God the Father. Doctrinal Study Heavenly Parents. Doctrinal Study Holy Ghost. Doctrinal Study Jesus Christ. Doctrinal Study Missionary Work. Doctrinal Study Obedience. Doctrinal Study Ordinances. Peace and Violence among 19th-Century Latter-day Saints.

Doctrinal Study Plan of Salvation. Doctrinal Study Priesthood. Doctrinal Study Prophets. Doctrinal Study Relief Society. Doctrinal Study Repentance. Doctrinal Study Restoration of the Priesthood. Doctrinal Study Resurrection.

Doctrinal Study Revelation. Doctrinal Study Sabbath Day. Doctrinal Study Sacrament.