How's that for a ward name..."Old Hickory"! You see that name a lot around here. It's confusing because, as we figured out, Old Hickory Blvd. circles the entire city, so you run into it wherever you are in the city. You also see the name "Hermitage" a lot. Old Hickory being his nick name, and Hermitage being the place he lived, Andrew Jackson is a key figure in Tennessee state history and they don't want you to forget it!
I have been involved with the youth for many years now and have found it interesting that they are the same no matter where you live. Our combined activity on Tuesday was a skit night where the youth were divided into groups, given props and costumes, and told to make up a skit with a theme given to them from The Strength of Youth pamphlet. They had a good time making up their skits and performing them for each other. They are a great group of kids who really have to stand up for what they believe here in the "Bible Belt" of America. (Or as it was pointed out to me....the "BUCKLE" of the Bible Belt.)
We have a theory about those who are called to work with the youth...it is that when you accept the calling there is a stamp put on your forehead that only the bishop can see. This way when you move from ward to ward you are easy to spot. (It's probably a question mark indicating that you really have no clue what the heck you are getting yourself into and that if they hurry and call you, you'll accept.) Maybe over a period of time it evolves into a lightbulb which would then indicate that the "light is on and someone is actually home". I do, however, enjoy the youth!! I am one of those strange people who actually loves teenagers, so I'll just enjoy it while it lasts!
How's that for a ward name..."Old Hickory"! You see that name a lot around here. It's confusing because, as we figured out, Old Hickory Blvd. circles the entire city, so you run into it wherever you are in the city. You also see the name "Hermitage" a lot. Old Hickory being his nick name, and Hermitage being the place he lived, Andrew Jackson is a key figure in Tennessee state history and they don't want you to forget it!
I have been involved with the youth for many years now and have found it interesting that they are the same no matter where you live. Our combined activity on Tuesday was a skit night where the youth were divided into groups, given props and costumes, and told to make up a skit with a theme given to them from The Strength of Youth pamphlet. They had a good time making up their skits and performing them for each other. They are a great group of kids who really have to stand up for what they believe here in the "Bible Belt" of America. (Or as it was pointed out to me....the "BUCKLE" of the Bible Belt.)
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It looks like your skit night was fun. The props were a really good idea. I have to come up with a combined activity for next month that focuses on Pres. Hinckley's virtue, Optimism. I don't know what the heck I am going to do with this one?! Anyway, I'm glad you're involved with your ward and keeping busy.
So does your forehead have a question mark on it or a lightbulb? It is funny how you have ALWAYS been in YW no matter where you've lived. That's OK...I think the youth must need you! Love ya!
I also think that working with the youth is a great calling and that question mark on your forhead is a lightbulb and you will always be able to relate and I do think that is wonderful. Our youth is our future. The skit and the pictures looked like you were having fun. Love ya.
I forgot to add that I really think that the BIBLE BELT and your area being referred to as the "BUCKLE" is really a clever way of claiming where you live.
Hi Diane and Bob, I am up early to read everyones blog . How was the wedding? I tried to call while we were on the road to Huntington yesterday, but, i only had your cell phone number. you did'nt answer. You were probably catching up on some sleep, after so much stress and work. I'll call you later
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