Create Joy Program Outline

Create Joy

A program for   Personal  Spiritual  Growth

GOAL: To develop a deeper spirituality in every aspect of daily living.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: At Home

1. Every morning read through the “Daily Meditations” and ponder the corresponding question and it’s answer for that day. Be sure to set a goal to act on at least one of those answers today.
2. There is no specific reading schedule for any particular book of scripture. We encourage you to choose your own course of study or carry on from where you are currently at.
3. Record your progress for each day that you study. The minimum is to study for 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. The corresponding reading chart found in the front of your study journal is set up to record the minimum.
4. You will each receive a study journal which includes your reading chart. Use this book to record thoughts, impressions, insights and goals you have set for the day. As you look back you will be able to see and track your own spiritual growth.

RELIEF SOCIETY GOALS AND HELPS: The Ward

1. Once a month we will have Spiritual Growth Relief Society Meeting which will be referred to as Create Joy Meetings. Each month you will receive a handout on a topic within the Daily Meditations Spectrum. We will discuss and learn ways in which we can create spirituality in each aspect of our lives based on the teachings from the prophets and scripture.
2. Our goal as a Relief Society is to get as close to a cumulative 1,000 weeks of reading as we possibly can. We need everyone to participate as we have only 49 weeks we can each contribute. Each week as the binders go around, place a check mark in the chart indicating a full week of study. We will add up the checkmarks each week and the progress we are making will be indicated by growing flowers on the Relief Society bulletin board.

CREAT JOY MEETINGS: Monthly

1. These meetings will be scheduled toward the end of the month. To help us choose the best day and time for everyone who wants to participate please fill in the attached questionnaire.
2. You can participate in this class by coming in person, or by visiting the blog. You also have the option of studying the class notes at home on your own. We would really like to encourage you to use the blog if you do not participate in the class. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

1. We are Cheering for You! We want you to succeed and feel good about your scripture study efforts. As such “Joyful Milestones” will be recognized and given for consecutive weeks in the program. Each week – to be counted – must consist of no less than 5 minutes a day for 5 days a week of daily study.
2. Everyone is responsible for their own progress and dedication to their personal study. There are no comparison charts that will be posted anywhere. Use your reading chart inside your journal to track your consecutive weeks of study.
3. Joyful Milestones

a.    10 weeks – The Wonder of Germination (Alma 32:30)

b.    25 weeks –  Nourish with Vision (Alma 32:40)

c.    35 weeks –  The miracle of the Blossoming ( Alma 32:35-36)

d.    49 weeks –  The delicious harvest (Alma 32:43)

CREATE JOY MEETINGS: Outline

Spiritual Strength – Seeking the Spirit

Spiritual Strength – The Atonement

Self Care – Gratitude

Self Care – Physical Health

Eternal Family – Family Relationships

Eternal Family – The Temple

My Purpose – Seeking Gods Will

My Purpose – Goals

Temporal Stewardship – Talents

Temporal Stewardship – Self Reliance

Service – Service, Sacrifice and Missionary Work