When I was working with the Young Men and Young Women in our
area I had planned an activity that I was really excited about: A mini MTC
experience. For those of you that don’t know what an MTC is, it is where all
the missionaries for the LDS church go for a few weeks to learn their duties as
a missionary and to learn a language if they need to. For our mini MTC, we were
inviting all the youth from Pasay Stake to have a similar experience so they
can prepare for their missions.
But of course, I was assigned to a different area to serve
and did not get to plan this activity all the way…however, Lady Hiva was
actively involved as she is now one the of the Young Women leaders. She and the
other youth leaders did so well preparing for this night. We wanted the Young
Men and Young Women to enjoy themselves, but also have a spiritual experience.
As each youth entered they were assigned a companion (this
is why all the missionaries you see on the street there are always two) and
given a name tag…one that says they are missionaries in the Stake and future
missionaries for the LDS Church. This was one of the most exciting parts of the
whole night for them. They all wore their name tags so proudly. I even noticed
that the next Sunday some of them were wearing their tags again…
The companionships were given a “batch” or group to join and
they all went to their training classes. Every ten minutes they rotated to the
next class. They learned about budgeting and saving for their missions,
physical fitness and health, increasing your testimony, studying the scriptures,
and of course preaching the gospel. All of these classes were taught my
handsome returned missionaries that still live with the gospel standards and
values even after they return home.
In the end they heard from the Mission President over Manila
and the Stake President. I was so proud
of the youth and their excitement about service in the Church. I was also proud
of the leaders. They worked so hard to provide a successful experience. I hope
that the youth were able to learn something that will help them in their lives…especially
as they work to becoming a real missionary!
Thanks for sharing this information..Its very informative..
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Thank you for sharing this. We are planning our MTC camp and needed some ideas!
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