YSA Sunday

        Twice a year, the Young Single Adults have the full block of Church services for and by them. This one, Sunday, Sep. 8, was our first.  It started at 2 pm and didn't end until around 8pm.  Many of them also attend their regular Ward services in the morning. All of the YSAs in the Stake and surrounding areas were invited to join with us. About 36 YSAs from Dundee Stake and 13 from Aberdeen Stake attended all or part of the afternoon/evening, along with a variety of married leaders. We started with Relief Society and Priesthood, followed by Sunday School. The Sacrament meeting was a lovely testimony meeting.

       After having a bit to eat (Munch and Mingle) our Stake President presented an interactive fireside on standards, which was brilliant. He started with a video of the 2003 World Wide Leadership Training by Elder Eyring for Priesthood Leaders on giving temple recommend interviews.  He then had several of the YSA role play being a Bishop and the interviewee preparing to receive their own endowment. He stressed individual accountability and answered several insightful questions about our standards and the interview process.