Priesthood Quorums

Matters in this department pertaining to the Melchtzedek Priesthood are prepared under direction of the Council of the Twelve; those pertaining to the Aaronic Priesthood under direction of the Presidina Bishopric Aaronic Priesthood Activity An examination of the reports of the Aaronic Priesthood activities for the six months ending June 30 re- veals the fact that in many wards of the Church the Aaronic Priesthood quorums are not properly organized. Many of the ward reports show a Priesthood membership of those hold- ing the office of deacon sufficient to organize several quorums, yet only one or two quorums are reported organ- ized. Some reports show an Aaronic Priesthood activity far below that necessary to keep young men holding these offices interested in their quorum duties and assignments. Now that the vacation season is past, everyone called to the responsi- bility of leadership who is charged with the duty of training the quorums of the Aaronic Priesthood, including the stake Aaronic Priesthood com- mittee, the bishoprics of wards and the ward Aaronic Priesthood committees, should immediately make a careful study of the condition of the Aaronic Priesthood activities in each ward. Each quorum roll book should be carefully checked with the ward mem- bership record to determine if all hold- ing the Aaronic Priesthood are en- rolled. A study of attendance for the last six months should be made and a plan agreed upon for giving personal encouragement to all who have been inactive or lacking an interest in quo- rum work during the last six months. In the beginning of the year a les- son program for each grade of the Aaronic Priesthood was provided for the whole year. These lessons should be carefully reviewed by the bishoprics of wards and members of Aaronic Priesthood committees in order to en- able them to get clearly in mind a plan of procedure for the remainder of the year. The Presiding Bishopric feel that there is no work required of those who hold the Priesthood which carries with it greater 'responsibility and greater opportunity for real service than train- ing young men how to serve in the Church and Kingdom of God through the activities of the Aaronic Priest- hood. Without proper direction and encouragement under wise and con- scientious leadership, these young men cannot be held wholly responsible for their inactivity. It is the sincere desire of the Pre- siding Bishopric that all who are called to assist in this important work, if they have not already done so, will immediately prepare for a vigorous campaign of activity during the re- mainder of the year 1929. Current M. I. A. Publications The following publications, of in- terest to M. I. A. workers, may be had from the general office of the Y. M. M. I. A.: Three-act drama, "Success," 50c. "The M. I. A. Book of Plays," 50c. (Six one-act plays.) Special Executive Officers' Edition Hand Book Supplement, 15c. The Hand Book Supplement, 10c. The Adult Manual, "A Century of Progress," 35c. The M Men Guide and Course of Study, "Men Who Have Made Good," 15c. (This is a reprint of last year's Adult Manual, "Captains of Industry.") The Vanguard-Scout Guide, 10c.