Last year the question or prompt for the testimony meeting was to tell conversion stories of how you or a family member were converted into the gospel. This year we would love to give a challenge in preparation to this spiritual bonfire. This challenge comes from a book called :"What Would A Holy Woman Do?" by Wendy Watson Nelson.

Sister Nelson starts the book by talking about the plaque on every temple that says “Holiness to the Lord”, and then relates that to ourselves – and how can we live lives worthy of having that saying upon us.  After all, we are told to practice holiness continually (D&C 46:33).  So she took this idea and emailed several friends and asked them to participate in a 3 day experiment where they take 1 specific task in their day and ask “what would a holy woman do?” and try to be holy while doing it.

So, for example, some questions that you may face in your day are:

- How would a holy woman handle or avoid conflict?

- How would a holy woman handle a chore that she doesn’t like doing?

- How would a holy woman prioritize her day?

- How would a holy woman get all of her children out of the door on time?

- How would a holy woman pray?

- What would a holy woman watch, read or listen to?

- How would a holy woman get her children to practice their instruments or do their homework?

- How would a holy woman handle a tantrum?

- How would a holy woman act when she is accused, underestimated, or misunderstood?

- How would a holy woman act when someone else’s child succeeds over her own child?

- How would a holy woman teach, and prepare to teach, her children?

- What would a holy woman put into her body, and how would she keep it healthy?  Why would she do so?

This 3 day challenge can be done anytime between now and the 19th of August. It is not meant to say that you sisters are not amazing already, because you are, but to help invite the spirit more fully in our lives by bringing in more holiness in our thoughts and actions. We extend this invitation to all but of course this is not the only thing we will bear testimony of during our activity :). We will look forward to seeing you all and learning from each other at this wonderful activity. 

P.S. Other non sugary items will be served as well, so come even if s'mores aren't your favorite campfire treat :).