New 2010 Theme for YM/YW Program

Each year I think that the General YM/YW board can not top that years theme, and each year they do. The theme for this year couldn't be more appropriate.

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" Joshua 1:9.

This short scripture speaks volumes.

We are all familiar with the prophet Moses and the history of how he met with God face to face. We know the story of how Moses through the power of God was able to convince the Pharaoh of Egypt to allow the enslaved Israelite people to go free. Moses was an incredible prophet and leader. Imagine how Joshua must have felt when after Moses' death, he becomes the new prophet and all of the Israelite people are now looking to him to lead them into the promised land. As you read the first chapter of Joshua, the Lord tells him in several different verses to 'be strong and of a good courage'. Do you think that Joshua was feeling a little overwhelmed? Do you think he felt a little insecure about his new position considering how great a prophet Moses had been? I'm sure he must have been experiencing many of these feeling and more which caused the Lord to counsel him personally with the words "Be Stong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dimayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

What comfort these words must have given Joshua - to know that the Lord would be with him where ever he went and in what ever he did.

Often times I know that you too have some of those feelings of self doubt and inferiority that Joshua experienced. I know that I do. Isn't it nice to know that the words that were spoken by the Lord to Joshua, were spoken to us as well. We can draw strength from the knowledge that He will be with us 'whithersoever' we go when we exhibit faith in Him and are of 'a good courage'. What is 'a good courage' you ask? I believe that it is showing our faith in Him with our actions. Standing up for those truths we know and living as one of His disciples daily.

I am so grateful that the General YM/YW Board selected this scripture as our theme for 2010.

MiaMaids & Laurels at the new

In-N-Out Burger

Are these not just the cutest guy to pose with the most darling girls!!

And check out those rockin' hats!!

They wanted to wear them all the time but Sister Scott

was embarrassed to be seen with them.

NOT!

Burgers, Fries and Shakes

It was a little chilly. The only seats not taken were outside!

Erin came after work and missed the group picture so Sis. Scott

found this very nice looking young man to pose with her.

After this we went Sub for Santa shopping!

It was a great activity.

The Christmas Spirit

I love this video clip that is put out by our Church. Please take a minute to watch it.

As we get busy getting the things done that we think we need to during the holidays, let us not forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas.

Let's remember that this is His day.

The Christmas Spirit

The Young Women and some of the Young Men toured Temple Square this past Wednesday. The Laurels and Priest were each given two roses and instructed to find one young lady and one young man to give the flowers to. There were plenty to choose from. I think every YM/YW organization was there seeing the lights. Ian Sanderson graciously accepted hugs from the two young women that he gave roses to. Erin and Alexis also had tales to tell of cute young men they found. It was a very cold but great night.

Young Women in Excellence 2009

This past Wednesday (Nov. 11th) we honored six Young Women who have earned their Young Women Medallion during the past year. They are: Erin Maxfield, Emi Shunn, Chloe Gilmour, Jillian Sanderson, Vanessa Laws and Lasca Kirby. This is no easy task as many of you know. With Virtue being added as a value just a year ago and with one of the requirements being that they read the Book of Mormon, these Young Women have truly worked hard.

In addition to these six ladies, we had many others who finished value experiences and received recognition for their accomplishments as well. Those wonderful Young Women are: Camille Mackay - Knowledge, Good Works and Integrity; Kim Sorenson - Virtue; Janna Crane - Good Works; Heidi Larsen - Divine Nature, Knowledge, Good Works; Haley Johnson - Individual Worth; Suzie Pilkington - Individual Worth; McKayla Thomas - Faith and Individual Worth; Brooklyn Gilmour - Divine Nature; Brook Andrew - Good Works.

WOW, This is totally awesome. I am so very proud of all of you Young Women - You Rock


Our theme was taking Personal Progress Purse-onally.