Priesthood Quorums

(Priesthood Quorums New Priesthood Bulletin — Reconvert the Careless For the information of stake presidencies and ward bishoprics and to encourage stake and ward Aaronic Priesthood committees, the Presiding Bishopric expect to send out a bulletin after the quarter ending June 30, show- ing the relative position of the various stakes regarding their Aaronic Priest- hood activities. This report will show comparatively the attendance and activities of the various quorums. To make proper comparisons, therefore, the quarterly reports should be accurately and thoroughly compiled. Every person bearing the Aaronic Priesthood in every ward should be accounted for. In examining the reports for the quarter ending March 31, and in mak- ing inquiry in some of the stakes, it appears that some do not account for all who hold the Priesthood, but account for those only who are of the age at which young men are expected to be actively engaged in Aaronic Priesthood duties. To do this makes a false showing which is unfair to those who comply strictly with the requirements. The purpose of this record is to enable ward and stake officials to determine how well the Aaronic Priesthood work is being done and to enable them to search out the careless and indiffer- ent ones and arrange for special labors with them, with a view to encouraging them to honor the Priesthood they hold. It is just as important that we labor with those who are careless and indifferent as it is to encourage those who have an interest in the work and are trying through their efforts to qualify for greater service, and to earn the blessings promised by the Lord. Those who have the spirit of the work will respond with very little effort, while those who are in darkness because of carelessness, indifference, or other causes, must be labored with patiently and constantly, in a spirit of love and helpfulness. Stake and ward officers should be untiring in their efforts to reconvert those who are found to be in this condition, for such work is most valuable missionary work. — The Presiding Bishopric of the Church. The Reason for High Average Attendance The Highland Park ward, Granite stake, shows an excellent record of the work of the Aaronic Priesthood for the three months ending March 3 1 . The average attendance of members at their quorum meetings during that period was nearly 60% of the total membership. All members of the priests' and deacons' quorums have attended some class meetings during the three months and only two teachers have not attended any meetings. Nearly 80% of the total number have lesson outlines. This work is well organized, which accounts for the progress made. Supervising Committees The Ogden stake has an active committee of the High Council in charge of Aaronic Priesthood work. The quarterly report shows that all of the eleven wards of the stake are organized with supervising committees, under the direction of the bishoprics. The stake committee has made visits to the Aaronic Priesthood classes in the various ward priesthood meetings practically every week during the quarter.