Saturday, January 30, 2010

a sad goodbye

This past week the Trader family has moved out of our Coronado Ward. We have had such a fun time getting to know and serving with these beautiful girls. Good news is that they didn't go far so we'll still see them - even at the church every week at mutual. Each of these girls have such a unique spirit and personality and have brought so much fun and laughter into our Young Women program!











Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Modesty Fashion Show

At this activity we discussed how the way we dress, speak, write, and act affect the way that others perceive us. The girls did great on their pop quiz and also had questions to ask a nice young man in our ward questions on how he feels about images that girls portray. After that we had a little fashion show, a what NOT to wear. The girls got quite a kick out of some of the outfits. Here is how it went....

Short Skirts: The worldly look you must agree is showing us a lot of knee. First, the knee and then the thigh.. some mini-skirts go way up high! So, if you want to sit at all.. and walk or run or cruise the mall.. better have more fabric in your dress. Remember modesty is always best! And please don't dare to reach or bend, because you WILL expose your end.

Halter Tops: Halters on horses are always quite fine. A horse needs a halter to keep him in line. A horse needs a halter to keep him on track. A horse needs a halter to guide him on back. A girl needs a sweatshirt or a turtleneck sweater. A girl needs a jacket or vest in cold weather. A girl needs a t-shirt or blouse to look fine. A girl dressed modestly is right on the line.

Gaudy Jewelery: Glitter, clutter, shiny gold. Mincing and jangling as we go. too many necklaces, bracelets and rings, these are all of the worldly things. A bracelet, a necklace, a ring or two, are very flattering and graceful on you. but when you put oh more and more you like like a walking jewelery store.

Tight Clothing: Then, there's clothes so tight and revealing, just to breath, she is numb, no feeling. Is it really worth the pain and duress to feel like a mummy with a full figure distress? If up on the staircase you venture to tread, please puleeze take the elevator instead!



Slit Skirt: A skirt with a slit, to some seems real 'hip'. A dress with a slice may to others seem nice. If a gown has a slash, we say its quite 'dash'. And a split in the skirt is oh, just so pert! A lit, a slash, a slice or a split may be what the fashion experts call 'it' but you'd better take care of that mighty long tear. You may just end up showing your pink underwear!




Gothic: The Gothic look of painted face for Halloween might have its place with eyes and lips as dark as night to others.. such a ghastly sight! the look you wear tells quite a story, your self-esteem with virtues and glory. A daughter of God and a princess too is what our Father bequeaths to you. Remember, girls, and know its true.... there's always someone watching you!




Spaghetti Straps: the worldly look would have you think spaghetti isn't something good to eat. Instead.. straps so small it's hard to see if they're part of the dress of part of thee. that hungry date might take a bite and you'd be topless for the night.




Plunging Neckline: A beautiful girl in a beautiful dress looks gorgeous and stunning, I confess. Many eyes will want to admire this girl, if she's modest in her attire. But a plunging neckline.. we must beware will make the wrong person stop and stare. And if on a date with some buff guy, his eyes must gaze upon the sky. He dare'st not look on thy sweet face, for fear of looking in the wrong place! And if that dress is backless too oh dear whats the poor feller to do? So if you're going to take the plunge make sure your necklines are modestly done!








Body Piercing: To be "holy" does not mean that we must take it to the extreme.. of piercing nose and tongue and eyes. To do so isn't sensible, nor is it wise! Piercing this and that and there shows that you really do not care for the body that you were given by a loving Father in Heaven. The temple that you mare will forever yet to be scarred. So stand for truth and righteousness! Be "holy" and be free. Take care of the only body you'll have and receive blessings through eternity!






Tattoos: Permanent tattoos.. is that what you choose? They won't wash off, they are always there, and they will go with you everywhere! Hearts and skulls and dragon's feet. Are these what you want your grandchildren to meet? Now, it doesn't take ink, nor does it take dye to show that true beauty lies deep inside!



Swimsuits: If you're looking for some swimwear to buy don't choose those leg holes cut way up high! They're fashioned to almost reach your waist. My goodness! What keeps that bottom in place? There's hardly any fabric there to cover parts that shouldn't be bare! And necklines so low that one can see, when you bend over, clear to the knee! Modesty they say is out of style. Why, on some nude beaches they wear just a smile. So when you shop.. your cash to spend.. make sure you're covered to the end!!