I would like to host a fireside for the ward. What are some good ideas to help members get enthused
Jan
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May I ask what kind of fireside?
I think getting the word out is super important! A lot of time I miss out on attending firesides is because I didn't know about it. Announce it, print it in the program, flyers, mention it in classes. Getting others involved if possible. And let's not forget treats. 😀
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I would suggest focusing the topic on one interesting aspect of family history, such as "Adding Memories or Photos to Your Family's Ancestor Records in FamilySearch." You might get a better response than just a general "Family History" topic.
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Thanks that sounds good!
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I would show some of the inspirational videos from the training materials for consultants from Helper Resources in Familysearch.org. I would also have a few people share inspirational stories about how family history has increased their testimony or increased their temple attendance or how it has helped them through difficult times. I would keep it spiritual/motivational. I love to do hands on family history activities but ONLY in smaller groups where each person receives 1:1 help so they don't get lost/frustrated.
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The videos are so short but that would be a good introduction, thanks. I like to invite others to help so will use that idea. Thanks a lot.
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The missionaries here did a great fireside where people are given names at door.
You have other people pre asssigned a person, (whom is in spirit world), (or one from part of a family), to get up and tell about their character then ask if anyone has there name. If so they go and sit with that person, if not they take a seat back on the stage. This is all done with musical numbers. Can be a very moving fireside.
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The other ward in our building held a family history night about a month ago in which they invited families to bring in heirloom items, special photos, meaningful and interesting objects owned and/or created by earlier family members, along with the stories behind them. That motivated the ones with things to bring, to come and enthusiastically show what they're so thankful for having found or inherited, etc. It also motivated others to come see what kinds of things others had, and motivated them to then go to older family members to ask about such things and plan to preserve them within the family. Too many things get thrown out at death because the right people aren't there to help clean out the attic, for example, and never know they existed. And as someone mentioned, they had some pot luck treats. So everyone participated in one way or another, not just came to look. It was a great success. When people can actually see the possibilities and start thinking about similar things possibly still existing within their own families (very old photos, family Bibles with family history information written in them, special artworks by family members, awards and achievements by older and even deceased family members), motivation increases to search out their own stories and history.
Chris
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Wonderful idea! Thanks.
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We did a meeting with short workshops spread around the gym. Started standing in the middle with Compare-a-Face, then everyone chose a workshop...just about 7 minutes of teaching (How to get around FamilySearch Family Tree, Searching for records, adding photos & memories, Ordinance Ready, etc.) These were just to get folks to know what different types of things they could work on. So 7 minutes at a station then back to the center of the gym for another game, I think we did Compare-a-Face, then Ancestor Matching game, another one that I can't remember and finished with Relatives Around Me and family favorite cookies & milk. Turnout was small, I think there wasn't enough advertising as mentioned above, but those that came really enjoyed it and most of them signed up for more one-on-one times with consultants.
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I’ve always liked that workshop idea. I’ll see if it can include lots of ideas. Thanks.
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