Wednesday, February 24, 2010

All Aboard the Good Ship P. P. Paradise!

The Young Women of the Bloomington 7th Ward gathered with parents and leaders on Tuesday, February 23 for the "New Beginnings Aboard the P. P. Paradise." The Relief Society room was decorated to resemble a cruise ship and in keeping with the nautical theme, the girls were welcomed aboard by the Cruise Director Lisa Carson and heard remarks from Debbie Harrison, the Activities Director. The evening also included an orientation to the Personal Progress program, to the Young Women theme, logo, motto, and the eight values which will lead these beautiful young women to a personal knowledge that each is " . . . a daughter of Heavenly Father who loves me" and a desire to have ". . . faith in His eternal plan which centers on Jesus Christ, my Savior." Tiana Schall and Kendi Hansen spoke on Faith and Divine Nature. Caroline Bown and Liz Larsen addressed the values of Individual Worth and Knowledge. Choice and Accountability was discussed by Ashley Wilkes and Aspen Erskine spoke of Good Works. Sarah Smith and Toshi Becker explained the values of Integrity and Virtue, followed by Lisa Carson who shared her testimony of the Personal Progress program. Bishop John Goldhardt reminded the young women of the strength and integrity of Ruth in the Old Testament (Ruth 1:16-17) while encouraging them to strive to reach their full potential in life and spirituality. The evening ended with an enthusiastic game of "Personal Progress Jeopardy" and a delicious fruit pizza dessert.

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