Planning effective and engaging Elders Quorum lessons is crucial for fostering spiritual growth and brotherhood within your ward. This 2023 guide offers suggestions for a year of meaningful meetings, focusing on relevant topics and practical application. Remember to adapt this schedule to best suit your specific quorum's needs and the promptings of the Spirit.
First Quarter (January - March): Focusing on Personal Growth & Priesthood Power
This quarter emphasizes individual spiritual development and the strengthening of priesthood power.
January: The Power of Personal Revelation
- Lesson 1: Understanding personal revelation—how to seek, recognize, and act upon promptings from the Holy Ghost. Discuss scriptures and personal experiences.
- Lesson 2: Developing a consistent pattern of scripture study and prayer. Explore different methods and share effective strategies.
- Lesson 3: Overcoming obstacles to personal revelation—identifying and addressing potential hindrances like doubt, distractions, or negative influences.
February: Strengthening Priesthood Power Through Service
- Lesson 1: The importance of priesthood service in blessing lives—discuss examples from scripture and modern-day experiences.
- Lesson 2: Identifying and meeting the needs within the ward and community. Brainstorm service opportunities and assign responsibilities.
- Lesson 3: Ministering with compassion and love—focus on building meaningful relationships and providing genuine support to others.
March: Family and Home Evening—A Cornerstone of Faith
- Lesson 1: The role of family home evening in strengthening families—discuss principles and practical application.
- Lesson 2: Creating engaging and meaningful family home evening experiences—share ideas and best practices.
- Lesson 3: Supporting families in their efforts to strengthen family unity and faith—provide resources and encouragement.
Second Quarter (April - June): Gospel Principles & Application
This quarter focuses on deepening understanding and applying key gospel principles.
April: The Atonement of Jesus Christ—Our Greatest Hope
- Lesson 1: Understanding the significance of the Atonement—explore its effects on our lives and the power it offers.
- Lesson 2: Repentance and forgiveness—discuss the process of repentance and the healing power of forgiveness.
- Lesson 3: Applying the Atonement in daily life—how to access its power through faith, prayer, and obedience.
May: The Importance of Temple Worship
- Lesson 1: The significance of temples—explore their sacred purpose and the blessings they offer.
- Lesson 2: Preparing for temple worship—discuss the necessary steps and personal commitment involved.
- Lesson 3: The impact of temple covenants on our lives—how temple covenants shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships.
June: Faith in Action—Living the Gospel
- Lesson 1: Identifying personal challenges and developing strategies for overcoming them.
- Lesson 2: Living the gospel consistently amidst life's complexities.
- Lesson 3: Sharing the gospel—discuss different ways to share your testimony and invite others to learn about the restored gospel.
Third Quarter (July - September): Strengthening Relationships & Community
This quarter emphasizes strengthening relationships within the quorum and the broader community.
July: Building Strong Brotherly Bonds
- Lesson 1: The importance of brotherhood in the gospel—discuss building unity and mutual support.
- Lesson 2: Strengthening communication and understanding within the quorum.
- Lesson 3: Organizing quorum activities that promote fellowship and camaraderie.
August: Ministering—A Sacred Responsibility
- Lesson 1: The principles of ministering—focus on loving service and compassionate care.
- Lesson 2: Effective ministering techniques—discuss ways to strengthen relationships and provide support.
- Lesson 3: Evaluating the effectiveness of ministering efforts—identify areas for improvement and growth.
September: Community Outreach and Service
- Lesson 1: Identifying community needs and planning service projects.
- Lesson 2: Executing planned service projects effectively and safely.
- Lesson 3: Reflecting on the impact of service—discuss the blessings of giving and the strengthening of community bonds.
Fourth Quarter (October - December): Looking Ahead & Preparing for the Future
This quarter focuses on preparing for the coming year and strengthening spiritual resolve.
October: General Conference Insights and Application
- Lesson 1: Reviewing key messages from General Conference and applying them to personal life.
- Lesson 2: Discussing the implications of General Conference messages for the quorum.
- Lesson 3: Planning for the upcoming year based on conference insights.
November: Spiritual Preparedness for the Holidays
- Lesson 1: Maintaining spiritual focus during the holiday season.
- Lesson 2: Balancing holiday celebrations with spiritual priorities.
- Lesson 3: Sharing the spirit of Christmas through service and outreach.
December: Looking Ahead to the New Year—Goals & Resolutions
- Lesson 1: Setting personal spiritual goals for the new year.
- Lesson 2: Creating a plan for achieving spiritual goals.
- Lesson 3: Concluding the year with a spirit of gratitude and anticipation for the future.
This schedule is a suggestion, and you should adapt it to fit your specific needs and circumstances. Remember to involve quorum members in the planning process to ensure relevance and engagement. The most important element is to prayerfully seek guidance from the Holy Ghost and make your meetings a source of spiritual nourishment and growth for all.
