These are most of my seminary stars. There were a few missing on this particular day, so I'm hopeful I'll get another picture when the others are present. As you can see, they are enjoying their "Friday Food" which is served after our scripture mastery activity has been completed.
I've so enjoyed getting to know these youth and hearing them share their testimonies, knowledge and discoveries as we've spent time together so early in the mornings. I was thinking about it, and so far this school year, I've spent about 48 hours of instructive and fun time with these kids. What a privilege that is to be entrusted with this responsibility. Thank goodness it's the Spirit that really teaches! I've finally stopped trying to put all the load on myself and realized that this is a team effort. I do my part, the youth do their part, and the Spirit does his part. I still look for great ways to introduce the principles of the gospel to them, so anyone with ideas PLEASE share!! I love a great object lesson or readiness activity. The Old Testament is chock full of symbols, sacrifice, commandments, obedience, types and shadows of Christ. The challenge is to present it in a way that the youth will start wondering and questioning and searching on their own. It's a terrific challenge and one that I've taken to heart, but I love to learn from others what experiences and valuable teaching methods have worked for them so that I can improve and, hopefully, be a better instrument in the Lord's hands where these Canyon Ward youth are concerned!
