A Brand New Year

This past week was pretty cool. I got to go with the youth in our Ward to the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. We went to participate in the upcoming DVD the church is putting out for the youth next year. I was impressed by the lengths the church has gone to try and give the youth the resources and confidence to stand up for what they believe and be good examples to their peers.

What I thought was even more interesting were the youth that were attending. I think that if leaders and other people are paying attention you can see a lot in the youth around you. I was amazed at how obviously uncomfortable some of the youth attending seemed to be in what to me felt like a very spiritual environment. At the same token, I was even more impressed with the kids that were sincerely excited to be there and participate. It seemed so obvious to me the difference between the two groups. That doesn't, of course, give a solution of how to help them, but recognizing the problem is the first step.

I am excited to see how the DVD and presentation will be used. I encourage everyone to get a copy when it comes out.

Here is a link to more information: A Brand New Year