Young Women share in service, enhance feelings of self-worth
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Service and self-improvement marked the recent Young Women's conference in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, region. Representing 12 stakes, 1,800 girls gathered recently to attend special workshops and hear guest speakers such as Young Women Gen. Pres. Ardeth G. Kapp and Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi of the Seventy.
The highlight of the conference came during an evening fireside when each ward displayed a quilt they had designed and made. A total of 84 quilts were later donated to the Huasteca Indians near Tampico, Mexico, and group homes, rest homes and other needy organizations in the Idaho Falls area."It was held at home with minimal travel but the spirit of the conference and the joy that the young women felt in being together was very powerful," said Sister Kapp. "One of the reasons for that was because of their emphasis on service and the things they were able to do together. This provided opportunities for them to realize the resources they have when they are united in a common cause."
The Beehives, Mia Maids and Laurels separated to three buildings for workshops. The objectives of the courses were to establish a deeper relationship with Heavenly Father, create experiences that enhance feelings of self-worth, increase desire for knowledge and understanding of sacred promises, and develop a greater love for one another by participating in a service opportunity.
Elder Kikuchi and Sister Kapp visited each building to address the girls. Elder Kikuchi spoke of the importance of the first great commandment, which is to love the Lord and love each other. Milton and Helen Romrell, who were recently released as president and matron of the Idaho Falls Temple, were also guest speakers.
During an evening dinner with Sister Kapp, 260 young women and their leaders who earned their Young Women's Recognition were honored.
Sister Kapp spoke of achievement during the dinner program, followed by a presentation of Laurel projects.
A fireside, featuring Sister Kapp as the keynote speaker, followed the dinner. The conference concluded with a video, focusing on feelings of gratitude for blessings and concern for the less fortunate.
