We opened the morning making journal jars. Everyone got a jar (the kind used when you make jams & jellies). There were various pieces of decorative material and ribbon the girls could choose from to decorate their journal jar cover. We had hot glue guns set up along the perimeter to help secure the decorations to the jar lids. Then the girls got slips of paper, in the YW values colors, with a journal prompt typed out. One slip was blank, giving them the opportunity to choose their own topic.
Journal Jars |
The highlight of the day was the standards activity. Each ward was given a type of attire they had to create using newspaper. The outfits had to meet church standards. They had a limited amount of time to create their designs. When the time was up, the girls came to the stage and modeled their outfit while their YW leader shared a little bit about their design. President Yuen has music playing while the girls modeled. It was so cute! I couldn't believe how creative the girls, leaders, and even Priesthood were. Below are a couple of pictures from this activity.
The Fabulous Young Women models! |
Kamalani and her newspaper pants complete with matching purse, flower head band, bracelet and buttons! |
During lunch Sister Trish (Tupou) Lavaka was our luncheon speaker. She did a fantastic job sharing her testimony and speaking on the topic "Choices". Her personal experiences were very touching and brought the Spirit into the room. While she was speaking Kamalani turned to me and said, "Mom, she's my role model! Her and Leka!"
To close the event I had the opportunity to share with girls and leaders our idea to have a marching unit in the parade. The girls were very enthusiastic in their response and most of them raised their hand in support. As Stake Leaders, we were very happy to see their positive response. Kamalani gave the closing prayer and the everyone headed to the Gym to break open the beautiful star pinata Sister Wunder had made.
It really was a wonderful day! While Kamalani and I were at this special activity, Llewellyn and the three boys were giving service, painting Malia's house, and doing the yard of an elderly member. How grateful I am that today, we were all following President Hinckley's counsel to be "anxiously engaged in a good cause"!
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