Today was my favorite Sunday of the year!
No, I didn't transport myself back to vacation. Or skip church to eat bonbons!
No, I didn't transport myself back to vacation. Or skip church to eat bonbons!
It's the Sunday when all the boring adults got to take a back seat and let the kids do the entertaining gospel teaching during church! It was our ward's annual primary program and literally the kids did almost everything in sacrament meeting. They gave the talks, shared how they were living the gospel, and best of all did all the singing too. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for children singing and I would love nothing more than to make the entire primary bonafide members of the ward choir. My favorite was their rendition of "The Family is of God". I also liked "Follow the Prophet" where Ellie sang this verse as a solo and Adam held up a picture of Adam and Eve during the first verse.
It was a great program that was filled the usual giggle inducing moments, like the kid who kept holding his off-key notes louder and longer than everyone else. And the other kid who bragged about his dad keeping him away from dangerous things--like bears. And the little girl who kept kissing and snuggling up to the boy in front of her.
This year's primary program was extra special for Glen, because up until a few weeks ago he was the primary chorister. He was absolutely glowing while watching the children sing. Thanks to his excellent instruction, the kids knew all the words and totally rocked the songs.
After that extra-cute start to church, lucky me, I got to experience more cuteness in Young Women! My Laurels (and all of the YW) are beautiful and stalwart and a joy to work with each week. I also love our new Laurel adviser, Sister W., who is a fun, energetic, and fantastic teacher. I feel inspired leaving her lessons and I love watching the girls respond to her humor and sometimes unconventional teaching methods (like having the girls relax on the floor while discussing about the Sabbath).
It was a great program that was filled the usual giggle inducing moments, like the kid who kept holding his off-key notes louder and longer than everyone else. And the other kid who bragged about his dad keeping him away from dangerous things--like bears. And the little girl who kept kissing and snuggling up to the boy in front of her.
This year's primary program was extra special for Glen, because up until a few weeks ago he was the primary chorister. He was absolutely glowing while watching the children sing. Thanks to his excellent instruction, the kids knew all the words and totally rocked the songs.
After that extra-cute start to church, lucky me, I got to experience more cuteness in Young Women! My Laurels (and all of the YW) are beautiful and stalwart and a joy to work with each week. I also love our new Laurel adviser, Sister W., who is a fun, energetic, and fantastic teacher. I feel inspired leaving her lessons and I love watching the girls respond to her humor and sometimes unconventional teaching methods (like having the girls relax on the floor while discussing about the Sabbath).
I also couldn't help but giggle when Sis. W's husband interrupted the lesson and brought her a Slurpee, which they had bought the night before and frozen. It was the perfect comedic relief while talking about keeping the Sabbath day holy.
Now I am enjoying a quiet afternoon while Ellie, Adam, and Emma play "Ticket To Ride
" with Glen and Cami is playing the cello in the basement.
" with Glen and Cami is playing the cello in the basement. 
I love Sundays and the time I get to renew my body and spirit!
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Great singing Ellie! Wish I could have been there to hear it in person. Sounds like a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteEllie, you did awesome on the video and in person too!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think the primary program is the best sacrament meeting of the year too!