Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Youth Extravaganza

Elizabeth, Hannah, Steve and I have all been involved with a big event up here in Ogden this summer. It is a Youth Extravaganza. Kind of like the old Dance Festivals but bigger and ... more modern.

Here is the link to see pictures and to listen to the music that our 10 Stake North Council is using. http://site.ariseandshineforth.com/ Click on the North Council. There are actually nice pictures of both Elizabeth and Hannah. There are also several pictures of their friends as well - it's almost a little odd that they got picked out of the crowd of 3500 youth.

It's been a lot of work and a real test in so many ways. We have seen several parables re-enacted such as the servants that come at the 11th hour, the 10 Virgins and the Prodigal Son. This experience has really connected to the eternities.

The North Council's section is on the Pre-Existance and the songs and narration are amazing. I can feel the Spirit every single time the kids are on the field and they shout for joy because of the plan of salvation. I also love the song, I Never Stand Alone as it reminds that me that I really don't stand alone when I stand with God - I'm standing with his prophets.