Comments on: A Miraculous Mormon Youth Conference in Zimbabwe

By: Lynda Pesquera

Lynda Pesquera — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 22:13:03 +0000

We are in a district in the Philippines that does not have any understanding of how to organize a youth conference. My husband is district YM president and for 6 months has been trying to get information and get the other leaders in the district, including the president, to be involved in planning meetings. They have not had a single meeting yet and a two district conference is about 2 months away! Is there any way you can send me a simple guideline of how long it took to prepare, what the steps were to prepare, who you delegated to, who your committee was comprised of, etc? I am a good organizer, but I am not a missionary and they are totally unwilling to listen to my husband or I, so I am hoping that an account coming from elsewhere will be helpful. Last year they just dumped it ALL on the branches at the last minute. I, a branch YW pres. was assigned decoration, music and sound system, mc and the running of both night programs, chaperoning, and cooking for my branch (and all alone!). Plus organizing and putting on a 20 minute extravaganza performance with my youth. Help please!

Lynda

By: Douglas Brimhall

Douglas Brimhall — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:35:30 +0000

Watching this is a bit humbling to a former LDS missionary who served in Bulawayo for a short time in 1982-83. What I am seeing in this video was not even imaginable to the four elders who admittedly struggled with a local mostly European member base who were still struggling themselves with what I will call PTSD reactions to the new era of Zimbabwean politics, and the very recent ending of the long and protracted bush wars that pitted white against black and black against white. It was truly the frontiers of the Church, and sometimes the frontiers felt like they were rolling back the wrong direction. Even though the economies were better back then (in perspective compared to now), the Work was not proceeding as desired, and now, even though I cannot imagine having to deal daily with what these good pioneer Saints have to, I am amazed at how God’s influence is unfolding now, even as life is more difficult. I guess there’s a Gospel lesson in there somewhere. Bulawayo changed me, that’s for sure, I became grounded in an understanding of how one must be to be a true Christian, to live the principles and often the struggle, relying on the Atonement daily, more than relying on the cultures of Christendom and the dominant LDS Culture around us. I feel blessed to have been there, and hope someday to be able to return.

By: Leland Mayall

Leland Mayall — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:52:23 +0000

My son has just received his call to serve in the Zimbabwe Harare Mission….he arrives in September (Elder Nathan Mayall). I came across this as we try to find out more about the people and country he will serve for 2 years….thank you for sharing.
Please let us know of ways that we may be able to help assist. We live in England and are members of the Ashton England Stake (I currently serve on the Stake Presidency) and we may be able to organise some service projects. With love..

By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:37:13 +0000

Rachel and Martina, I’ve sent an email asking if they will be doing this again, and if there are ways to help. Stay tuned…I’ll let you know if and when I hear anything!

Michelle
Editor

By: Martina Loder

Martina Loder — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:01:16 +0000

This is an incredible story! Are there any needs for this year? How would I find out?

By: Rachel Waters

Rachel Waters — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:42:26 +0000

What an incredible experience to even read I cannot imagine the feeling of actually being a part of this. I too am wondering if this might be an opportunity for our youth to serve. Are there needs for 2012? Can I get some more information??

By: K. Jacobsen

K. Jacobsen — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:45:31 +0000

Very inspiring! I am working in the Stake Youth organization and also wonder if this might be a service opportunity for our youth to organize supplies for the youth there. Is this somethng that is only needed by Oct 10 or something that we can work on in 2012. How can I get more information?

By: BOB & MARIAN VANCE

BOB & MARIAN VANCE — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:25:33 +0000

This is so incredible what you have published, my husband and I are now contemplating another mission! It is inspiring and humbling how the Lord is moving in all parts of the world to bless the lives of his children. I am still wiping away my tears. Thank you.

By: Hazel Urquilla

Hazel Urquilla — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:16:42 +0000

This is a very inspiring event, I can see Heavenly Father smiling and feeling so proud for the service His Children are providing all around the world..little or big acts of kindness is what all is about..all starts with Love and Will keep the Gospel growing and growing..showing the Gratitude we feel..Our Savior’s Atonement is the fuel that ignites the willingness to sacrifice and care for each other. Thanks to all that made this possible.

By: LeAnn Williams

LeAnn Williams — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:06:48 +0000

Wow, this hit me; I had to run for the box of kleenex. This was a very sweet post. What a wonderful event and the tender mercies of the Lord was obvious in all of the preparation and events. Wonderful moments and wonderful miracles.