Friday, August 17, 2007

Emergency Numbers ...

I'm working on these little scripture books for our Ward's Youth Conference which is next weekend. We got these from a Murray ward, I believe, but I'm afraid I can't give the proper credit. The book is half a sheet of cardstock, folded into three parts. One part will have a notepad affixed, on which the kids will write their favorite scriptures, much like a yearbook. On one of the pages is this list of "Emergency Numbers"; all from the Bible, these are great references for all sorts of spiritual needs.

Emergency Numbers

When in sorrow ......................................................... call John 14

When men fail you ...................................................call Psalm 27

If you want to be fruitful ............................................call John 15

When you have sinned .............................................call Psalm 51

When you worry .........................................call Matthew 6:19-34

When in danger ........................................................call Psalm 91

When God seems far away ....................................call Psalm 139

When your faith needs stirring ............................call Hebrews 11

When you are lonely and fearful .............................call Psalm 23

When you grow bitter and critical ................call I Corinthians 13

For Paul's secret to happiness ....................call Colosians 3:12-17

For understanding of Christianity........call II Corinthians 5:15-19

When you feel down and out .......................call Romans 8:31-39

When you want peace and rest ................ call Matthew 11:25-30

When the world seems bigger than God ................. call Psalm 90

When you want Christian assurance ............. call Romans 8:1-30

When you leave home for labor or travel ............. call Psalm 121

When your prayers grow narrow or selfish ............ call Psalm 67

For a great invention/opportunity ........................... call Isaiah 55

When you want courage for a task .......................... call Joshua 1

For how to get along with your fellow man ........ call Romans 12

When you think of investments and returns ............ call Mark 10

If you are depressed .................................................call Psalm 27

If your pocketbook/wallet is empty call ........................ Psalm 37

If you are losing confidence in people ........ call I Corinthians 13

If people seem unkind ............................................... call John 15

If you are discouraged about your work ............... call Psalm 126

If you find the world growing small and yourself great ..........call Psalm 19

Alternate Numbers

For dealing with fear ............................................ call Psalm 34:7

For security .........................................................call Psalm 121:3

For assurance .........................................................call Mark 8:35

For reassurance .................................................call Psalm 145:18

NOTE: ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE OPEN 24/7!


And for those of you who are LDS, the other flap of the book has this information:

Answers to Life's Questions

Elder M. Russell Ballard

Is there a God? ~ Alma 22

What does Jesus expect of me? ~ 2 Nephi 9

How will belief in Jesus help me? ~ Alma 36

Is there life after death? ~ Alma 40

What is the purpose of life? ~ Alma 34

Why do evil and suffering occur? ~ 1 Nephi 2

Should babies be baptized? ~ Moroni 8

Does God know me? ~ Alma 5

How can I find peace and joy in life? ~ Mosiah 2 & 4

How can I have a happy, united family? ~ Mosiah 2

How can I balance family and career? ~ 3 Nephi 13

How can I strengthen my relationships with my spouse? ~ 3 Nephi 3 & 14


Enjoy!!