Every summer, the youth of my church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have the glorious opportunity to participate in one type of summer program/camp. This year, I participated in my local stake's Youth Conference with two other stakes. (Note: "Stakes" are basically just a giant group of LDS churches, organized by their area.) There was over 300 youth there, all ranging from the age of 14 to 18, coming from all different places to stay at Mars Hill University for three and a half days.
Finally, as I'm now 18 and going to college, this youth conference was the last one I could attend as a youth, so I thought it was fitting to make a video of my experiences there, duh!
The thought of never going again makes me sad, but I'm so happy I have the memories of this last youth conference to hold me over for a long time. Not to mention I can always try to go back as a super awesome counselor ;-)
At Youth Conference, I was so so so lucky to be placed into a super chill company (a group of boys and girls) with super awesome counselors. Seriously, I miss them all so freaking much right now. My company was a HUGE (like 85%) part of my experience there, and I know that without them, I would not have felt the same about Youth Conference. I would not have had such a memorable experience. Because of them, I always felt the Spirit. Because of them, I always felt happy, content, and at peace. Because of them, I began seeing some things in a different light. Most importantly, because of them, I strengthened my testimony of Jesus Christ's Atonement.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered for us in the Garden of Gethsemane and died for us on the cross. He suffered all of the sins of the world so that we can repent and atone for our sins and wrongdoings. He died for us so that one day, we can all live again with our Heavenly Father. Through the Atonement, we can literally do anything. It enables us to ask for Heavenly Father's help and strength in anything we do, whether it is as trivial as giving us the strength to get out of bed or as challenging as becoming a more patient person. Because of Jesus Christ, we can learn how to become more loving, kind, and humble. We can learn how to become more perfect people, so perfect that one day, we can sit next to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ on thrones as gods in Heaven. I know this fact with every fiber of my being, and I want nothing more than to do just that one day. I want nothing more than to spread the love of Christ everywhere I go.
(our first group pics minus Zack)
(my favorite kids in the entire world)
(This is Zack and Forrest. They're both into cinematography and make cool videos! Click on their names to check out their awesome YouTube channels!)
(Idalis was my roommate!! she's great)
(Long live, my Look and Live-rs. I wouldn't trade my time with yall for anything.)
Finally, as I'm now 18 and going to college, this youth conference was the last one I could attend as a youth, so I thought it was fitting to make a video of my experiences there, duh!
The thought of never going again makes me sad, but I'm so happy I have the memories of this last youth conference to hold me over for a long time. Not to mention I can always try to go back as a super awesome counselor ;-)
No comments
Post a Comment