This Work is the Most Fun, Ever!
On Friday evening, April 19, el Barrio Jacinto City held a ward missionary event. It was to highlight Lehi's dream of the Tree of Life (1 Nephi chapters 8 and 11)
The ward planned it, promoted it, and administered it without anything but planning assistance and a final lesson from the Full-Time Missionaries.
There was a pre-event meeting in the chapel which was to simulate the Grand Council in Heaven where the Plan of Happiness was introduced to all the spirit children of our heavenly parents.
Our "Grand Council" began with a Hymn, "Señor, yo te seguiré" (Lord, I Would Follow Thee) representing the hope and desire of each spirit child to follow God's plan, followed by an opening prayer. During this "Grand Council, the plan was presented and the participants were instructed how to "hold to the rod".
They had assembled a black nylon cord throughout the halls of the building simulating the "Iron Rod". The goal was to wind up in the Spirit World, without succumbing to any temptations. They designed several of the rooms to be "temptations". Loud music (supposed to think it was inappropriate music), dancing (supposed to simulate lewd dancing), video games (intended to represent addiction to them), simulated liquor, chocolate candies (simulated physical addictions), and at the end there was a man playing Satan luring us to wild parties.
The goal was the Cultural Hall, where a photo of the Tree of Life was projected on a large screen. The young Full-Time Missionaries then gave a lesson including the scriptures speaking of the Tree of Life, the Iron Rod, the dark mist, the river, and the large and spacious building.
It entire event was pretty awesome. There were two families there that are not members of the church, but who are interested. The production was well received by both families. Members of the church who were not in on the planning were also impressed.
The event ended with the song, "Las familias pueden ser eternas" (Families can be Together Forever) and concluding with a closing prayer.
It was a wonderful event. Each person came away with a better appreciation of the Great Plan of Happiness, and a better appreciation of how easy it is to succumb to the enticings Satan has to offer.
And then to top off our Easter Sunday, we were invited to an evening meal with President and Sister Hewlett. There were only 4 couples that attended. Addie Hewlett was also there. She is 17 and finishing up her Junior year in High School. She's not exactly happy that she is away from her Utah friends, but tolerated us pretty well. It was a wonderful time filled with missionary stories. I love rubbing shoulders with the other Senior Missionaries and with President and Sister Hewlett. I always come away spiritually fed.
On a secular note, I finally decided I needed to go get an allergy injection. 3 weeks of this nonsense is enough. We have too much to do to not be able to breath, sleep, or focus. I got the shot this afternoon and I already feel better. WHEW!
Please pray for the Paloma Family.
We know you, we love you, and we pray for you.
Elder and Sister Black
The ward planned it, promoted it, and administered it without anything but planning assistance and a final lesson from the Full-Time Missionaries.
There was a pre-event meeting in the chapel which was to simulate the Grand Council in Heaven where the Plan of Happiness was introduced to all the spirit children of our heavenly parents.
Our "Grand Council" began with a Hymn, "Señor, yo te seguiré" (Lord, I Would Follow Thee) representing the hope and desire of each spirit child to follow God's plan, followed by an opening prayer. During this "Grand Council, the plan was presented and the participants were instructed how to "hold to the rod".
They had assembled a black nylon cord throughout the halls of the building simulating the "Iron Rod". The goal was to wind up in the Spirit World, without succumbing to any temptations. They designed several of the rooms to be "temptations". Loud music (supposed to think it was inappropriate music), dancing (supposed to simulate lewd dancing), video games (intended to represent addiction to them), simulated liquor, chocolate candies (simulated physical addictions), and at the end there was a man playing Satan luring us to wild parties.
The goal was the Cultural Hall, where a photo of the Tree of Life was projected on a large screen. The young Full-Time Missionaries then gave a lesson including the scriptures speaking of the Tree of Life, the Iron Rod, the dark mist, the river, and the large and spacious building.
It entire event was pretty awesome. There were two families there that are not members of the church, but who are interested. The production was well received by both families. Members of the church who were not in on the planning were also impressed.
The event ended with the song, "Las familias pueden ser eternas" (Families can be Together Forever) and concluding with a closing prayer.
It was a wonderful event. Each person came away with a better appreciation of the Great Plan of Happiness, and a better appreciation of how easy it is to succumb to the enticings Satan has to offer.
And then to top off our Easter Sunday, we were invited to an evening meal with President and Sister Hewlett. There were only 4 couples that attended. Addie Hewlett was also there. She is 17 and finishing up her Junior year in High School. She's not exactly happy that she is away from her Utah friends, but tolerated us pretty well. It was a wonderful time filled with missionary stories. I love rubbing shoulders with the other Senior Missionaries and with President and Sister Hewlett. I always come away spiritually fed.
On a secular note, I finally decided I needed to go get an allergy injection. 3 weeks of this nonsense is enough. We have too much to do to not be able to breath, sleep, or focus. I got the shot this afternoon and I already feel better. WHEW!
Please pray for the Paloma Family.
We know you, we love you, and we pray for you.
Elder and Sister Black
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