My First Talk

Last week the young men and women along with our leaders traveled by bus to New York. We had fun on the bus, but the ride was very long. While we were there, we visited the church historical sites and saw the Hill Camorah Pagent. I enjoyed the pagent alot. My favorite part of the trip was when we went to the Sacred Grove. A couple of weeks ago, I asked my grandma, "how do you know you have a testimony, and if the church is true". After we talked for a whille, I was encourged to find out for myself. When we got to the Sacred Grove, a prayer was said by a leader & we all recited: Joseph Smith History 16-17. Then we all was given a letter written by a family member. As we reverently went in the grove, each found a quiet place to read our letter. After I read my letter, I closed my eyes prayed. I asked Heavenly Father, did Joseph Smith really see Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ in the grove of trees? Was Joseph Smith a true prophet? Were the things I had been taught by my parents, grandparents, teachers and church leaders true? I kept my eyes closed waiting for an answer. A warm felling came over me. I felt my prayer had been answered. I know that all these things are true. I know we also have a prophet on the earth today. Pres. Monson leads our church and guides us by revelation from our Father in Heaven. I know my prayers are heard and answered. I'm thankful for my family and leaders who help teach me the things that are right. I hope my testimony will grow stronger each day.
In The Name Of Jesus Christ,
Amen
I was scared to death, but I got through it. I guess I can do it again. But hopefully not anytime soon
Talk was given 27 July 2008

New York Trip!!

Last week I went on a trip to NY with our church. We went to the Sacred Grove and to the Pagent. We had a lot of fun on the bus, but the ride was very long. We all kept changing seats the whole time. We went to a couple of Book Stores and we got stuff for people. Ethen Lynk got a Capt. Moroni mini statue. He was playing with it and lost it. Then the next day he had looked alot for him, he found it in Tanner's bag.