It's All About a "New Beginning"

New Beginnings for Young Women

For a young girl turning 12, New Beginnings is such an exciting event. And because it is probably her first experience with the Young Women's program you want to make it extra special.

Faith

Divine Nature

How to Prepare: Some people are AMAZINGLY creative while others, like me, are creative off of others creativity. (meaning I can copy someone's idea to a T!) For those of you like me, here are a few books that might help you get started.

Individual Worth

During New Beginnings we usually explain the YW Theme and Values to the new Young Women coming in. And what is the purpose of these values? To help each Young Woman to one day enter the temple. Check out this amazing video Worth Waiting For. This is a great message to share during New Beginnings or YW in Excellence.

Knowledge

Visual Aids: We LOVE these Young Women Value Posters!


Front of each Card:
- A beautiful depiction of a heroine from the scriptures.
- Below the picture: the value represented by that heroine.
-Scripture reference to the story

Back of each Card:
- Value Color / Value Name

- Value Scripture
- Value Motto
Women Represented:

Faith - Hannah
Divine Nature - Emma Smith
Individual Worth- Rebekah
Knowledge- Mothers of the Stripling Warriors

Choice and Accountability- Daughters in the Wilderness
Good Works- Ruth
Integrity- Esther
Virtue- Mary

Choice and Accountability

You also might want to check out Heart Wide Open (CD)
live what i know (CD)
and Jenny Phillips', The Parable of the Princesses (book)

Good Works



What Products are Available to Help the Girls Track Personal Progress?: Aside from their Personal Progress book, we have...

Personal Progress Tracking Charts





Stickers

and YW value cards and bookmarks

Integrity

Young Women Gift Ideas:

Value Journal

A Young Woman's Quote Book

book by Laurel Christensen

And of course Jewelry!!! (This is only a sample of our YW jewelry. To see more visit our online store and look under our jewelry section.)

Virtue

As always, if you would like to purchase any of these items or just want to learn more, click on the image.

Also, do you have any ideas or examples of what you've done in the past or are doing for New Beginnings? If so, leave a comment and share your idea!

Meet the Staff

Meet the staff at Boyd's LDS Books



Michael

Favorite LDS Author(s):

Matthew Brown and S. Michael Wilcox

Favorite Genre to Read:

Doctrinal

Favorite LDS Music Artist:

Katherine Nelson and Kenneth Cope

Favorite LDS Movie:

One Good Man and The Best Two Years

Michael is the owner of Boyd's LDS Books

Cheryl

Favorite LDS Author(s):

Ogden, Skinner, Nibley and Callister.

Favorite Genre to Read:

Inspirational and Mystery

Favorite LDS Music Artist:

Alex Boye, and The Nashville Tribute Band

Favorite LDS Movie:

Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration

Cheryl has worked at Boyd's for over 9 years, giving her extensive knowledge about our products.

Marisol

Favorite LDS Author:

Chris Stewart

Favorite Genre to Read:

Drama

Favorite LDS Music Artist:

Jenny Oaks Baker

Favorite LDS Movie:

Saturday’s Warrior

Marisol is our official Spanish translator.

Megan

Favorite LDS Author:

Lisa Mangum

Favorite Genre to Read:

Mystery

Favorite LDS Music Artist:

Jon Schmidt

Favorite LDS Movie:

The Best Two Years

Megan brings humor and laughter to the store. There's just no way you can be in a bad mood when she's around.

Michael Vey: The Prisioner of Cell 25

Wow! I've been slacking with the book reviews lately! I wrote this review months ago but never posted it!! So, even though I know this book has been out for awhile, I still wanted to share!

My Rating: (4.5/5 stars)

Looking for a little something to help “lighten” your kids work load now that they’re back in school? Or how about something that will help “spark” their imagination? If you’ve noticed that vacant look in their eyes after a long hard day at school, then Michael Vey just might be the solution you need to…shall we say…give them a “serge of energy”?

This book is geared towards ages 11-15, but I think it’s a book the whole family can enjoy!

Bad Guys of the Book of Mormon

I Know I posted this review several months ago, but my "tech savvy" self, accidentally deleted the post. It's such a good book that I had to post it again. Especially since this year we are studying the Book of Mormon!

My Rating: (5/5 stars)

Come on! With a title like that how could this book not be good!?

Now this book is not for the faint of heart…oh wait, maybe it is. Here are 5 ways to determine if you should read this book.

You might need this book if…

1. You have a teenager who thinks it’s cool to be a little “bad”.

2. You’re feeling a little discouraged because you don’t think you’ll
ever be a Nephi or Captian Moroni.

3. You have a teenager who gives you the classic eye roll when it’s time for scripture study. Or better yet, a teenager who gives you the classic eye roll AND the dreaded sigh.

4. You want an inside scoop on the enemy’s (Satan’s) tactics.

5. If you have a teenager!

Gaunt's perspective is enlightening, his storytelling thrilling and his humor will completely win you over. Maybe it’s not so “bad” being good after all…

The "BOM" of All Study Guides!

Alright, I've got a joke for ya...

When the Lamanites came to scatter King Lamoni's sheep at the waters of Sebus, Ammon was the only one brave enough to stand up to them.
So why did a whole group of Lamanites run away from one Nephite?
Because they were dis-"armed"
Why didn't they come back?
Because they were de-"feeted"

Get it? I hope so because that's all I got...

I am so excited to study the Book of Mormon this year! I LOVE reading this book, however I often find myself needing a little help with my scripture study. When I use a study guide I gain deeper insights and I feel like my scripture study is more sincere.

That's why we, at Boyd's LDS Books, want to share some of our favorite Book of Mormon study guides with you!

Cheryl

I particularly like "Unlocking the Book of Mormon" because it is a one volume commentary and even has space for you to write your own study notes.
It is a good mid-level study guide.

Mid level study guide: The newest commentary that I really like is "Verse by Verse Book of Mormon" by Ogden and Skinner. It is a two-volume commentary but not a set.



For beginner level, I would recommend "The Book of Mormon Made Easier" by David Ridges. It's great for new members or those who just find scripture study tedious and difficult to understand. It's one of our best sellers. It's a three-volume commentary but you don't have to buy them all at once.

For Companion or Family Study: "The Essential Book of Mormon Companion" takes each chapter of the Book of Mormon and gives a one page commentary and some historical info as well as the key doctrine taught in each chapter. I think this is an awesome book for couples or family study.

Other Books I like:

Michael

My recommendation for an in-depth study of the Book of Mormon is "Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon" by Joseph Fielding Smith and Robert L. Millet. I highly value the opinions of these two leading scholars. It has four volumes and includes the text of the Book of Mormon so it's not necessary to go back and forth between the commentary and the scriptures. Nearly every verse is studied; offering insights on customs, words from prophets, symbolism, connections to the Bible, moral implications etc. I think that you will find this series to be highly resourceful.

If you want to learn more about any of these books just click on them or click on the "shop" tab at the top of the blog.

In-store Promotion

Right now you can get the entire set of David Ridges "Book of Mormon Made Easier" Deluxe Edition for $89.95 (10% OFF), plus a free copy of "Mormon Beliefs".
This special offer will end Jan. 31, 2012.

Original price for both: $117.98
Sale price: $80.99

Winner!

Thank you so much, to everyone who participated in the giveaway! We loved hearing about your New Years Resolutions.
If you didn't win this time around don't worry, we'll have even more giveaways in the future!

And now, the winner of our $25 gift certificate goes to...

Kim!!!
(Winner was chosen by using random.org)

Congratulations Kim! Just send your contact information to casey.boyd1@gmail.com and we'll mail your gift certificate to you!

Giveaway!

Happy New Year!

The hustle and bustle is over, you've made your New Year's Resolution and your Christmas decorations are finally put away.........ok, well you've at least thought about taking them down.

So... I think it only right to welcome in the new year with our very first Giveaway!!!


How would you like to win a $25 gift certificate to Boyd's LDS Books?

It's easy! Here's how to Enter:
Just tell us your favorite thing about New Years in the comments below this post!

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Rules:

-All entry's must be made by midnight on Friday January 6th 2012. The winner will be announced Saturday and will have until January 14th 2012 to claim their prize.

- Gift Certificate can be redeemed in-store or online at Boyd's LDS Books.