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Show Lay !>Couns e 1 ing [reg ram was begun by the General church through the Pastoral Care The " 'Lh e "Ne 1 Li.f e direction and p r o grnm uade r the ministry of the Evangelist/Patriarchs is continuing with success. in Conrni as i.on people. It concept of the emotional needs of also included the meet to attempt an this endeavor has excellent. Each financial counseling. Kaw Valley District was the first District to Evar.gelist/Patriarch available has participated in at least one such and the implement the program, first training s e s s ion was given Response been week-end mvo lved to and have most been in several. ine basic goals remain the same as previously: To deepen f e l.Lowsh i p between members; build t'2.2.ID spirit among the leadership; increase appreciation for each other's gifts; experience the fredom and of power reconciliation; assist partiipants discover power to achieve a deeper sense of worth, Two 0 r 0 m r e leadership dur ing these week-ends and it provides opportunity for per scna I mi.ui.st ry .ze l l 8S as g ro.rp intended to augment Priesthood. of but Priesthood, of place or Ideally referrals but Priesthood, are support the the majority should be by date that has to occured. not Lay but are are not individuals listening people problems in a non-judgmental fashion and help people to work through their problems or to with "hang-ups." • Contrary counselors They Li.at en popular belief, rarely give advice. to New Power, New Joy, New Attitudes, NeTtl ent hus i.asm, New Strength, New Hope, New Faith, New Peace, New Love, New Dedication, New Relationshjps, and New Understanding of Spiritual Gifts. "Pack Your Own Chute" A Film, is generally shown leading discussion relative patterns and responsibility Li.Ee , to a personal for in choices The film \v8S this program Enr i.chment Fund. to behavior for purchased by the Program Week-ends are filled until the end of the year but arrangement are being made to schedule New Life activities in interested congregations early you have program an in interest please in If such contact regional office. You'll be grateful LIFE III OIRIST. 1982. for a the NEB should contact Office. If the Pastoral Care of content find the counselor's solution ·that is to the counselo. They a aceptabl[ then the help attempt to individual to reach their goal or solution. The type of problems that have been dealt with vary from significant emotional problems (phob:i.as) through marital counseling, handling feelings dealing with usage of drugs, depression, and helping women deal with emotions that occur result of resentment toward as the their priesthood husbands. Lay Counselors include young people as well as the middle aged, women as well as men. Currently there are nine lay counselors in Kaw Valley as well as the Lay Counselor Coordinator who is professional Coordinator is a The person. responsible for seeing the program as well as providing continuing training on a over regular basis. One of they are interested in they s Kaw can contact Lay Counseling coordinator. Lay Counseling has helped many people in this District to '<leather through some problems, as 'Hell as helping people to become more themselves and others. responsible for referring individuals to a qualified professional before serious emotional problems have developed. ny individuals as a result of counseling have developed a real feeling of self worth and a deeper appreciation of their abilities. own ref] ec.t the emct ions I , to themes are being considered in depth: New Life, theii It has also been activities Such in people If any District President is interested in implementing this program in their jurisdiction they useful to Counselors feelings, helping to defuse the emotion, and help the individual open to all. of congregation and have been able r.o recognize problems and provide support without being asked. needs not take the eaders are participation. strongly urged to be present for this activity although the are uevelopE:>d emotional Va lley' through it all to discover New ire in deeper r e La t i.onsh ips wi t.h Evangelist/Patriarchs provide needs to counseled. Lay Counselors do interested in Christ and each other. nave the couns e l or s sensitivity learning more about this progr1 which ministers to basic human professionals, fulfillment; a by the Pastoral Care Office in Since then over January, 1980. one hundred people have been and and purpose that the s». !jUSiaSfiJ '':'jC'drship f./or!rt:>teo the important has o c c ur ed i.s from the \est Iear Iy 300 persons Central State Region and the Denver Stake part icipated in the fourth bi-annual leadership workshop sponsored by the two jurisdictions September 18-20 at the YNCA of the Rockies. The degree event was marked of enthusiasm and by a h i.gh optimism for the work of the church in the coming years. The evaluations of the week-end and verbal expressions indicated that those participating felt it was a highly successful event. Giving leadership were President Smith, Apostle HilHam Higdon, Barbara Higdon, Christian Education Director Walter Duty and Seventy Robert Anderson as well as REgional and Stake staff persons. Wallace B. President Smith presented the keyno t e address Friday evening calling the church to press forward '80s. deve Iopment s that High At into the decade of the On Sunday morning he and Apostle Higdon presented challenges -( cont. on to the Ra e 2) S't a k e a n d |
