About 7 of the girl's had a narrating part, which talked about staying clean and pure, being virtuous, Dressing modest, returning to virtue, being the daugher of God you are meant to be, etc. They sang about five songs in between narrating parts. One song one of our girl's sang a solo to. The song is called "In the Strength of the Lord". Then another song called "Honest" we had three girl's sing together. The song "Happily Ever After" was also sung by three more girls. We all sang two songs together. They were BEAUTIFUL songs and boy did those girl's bring the spirit into the room. They all did so beautifully.
For decorations each table had rose petals laid out, with flowers in a vase, with princess tiara's for each girl. And we also had a "story book" for each girl to write their own storybook fairytale. So, Instead of having a classic storybook fairytale book displayed at each table, we had a fairytale storybook for each girl with their picture on the front and it contained blank pages for them to write their own fairytale story. Cool huh?! We had three white dresses on display...the blessing dress, the baptismal dress, and a wedding dress. We had pictures displayed on a table of the leaders wedding pictures, the YW girl's in their baptismal dresses and blessing dresses. We had all the Values displayed on the table as well. And of course we had the EATING table, where we served fresh fruit, cupcakes, chicken sandwiches, and salad with punch. And the plates and napkins said "Happily Ever After" on them.
Here is a picture of each girl's own fairytale storybook where they can write their own story. :)
All the girl's made a very large banner for display. It was a banner of the OKC temple and all the values were written all around the temple.
At the end of the program we showed a quick video made my Jenny Phillips. It was a beautiful video with background music "happily ever after". This whole program was a Jenny Phillips program. It's beautiful.
Then, of course, we had the Bishop speak for a few minutes at the very end. It was a special night for everyone. This program is usually just for the girl's and the parents, but we invited anyone in the ward. We ended up having almost 100 people there last night, including the young women.
The girl's all LOVED it! Truly. It was such a fun night. I felt like a mom preparing a special night for all her daughter's. It was so fun and special. I love Young Women's. It's the best.
One of the songs that we, the leaders, sang with the girl's was "Return to Virtue"...i love this song so much. I love ALL the songs we sang, but really this one ! They are just beautiful. Here are the words to a few of the songs...
Return to Virtue
We raise our voice to the world and we say, that the Savior is coming to reign.
and those who are pure are preparing the way, we are raising a banner in his name.
Return to God, Return to Virtue. Put both feet back on the pathway of truth.
Restoring respect for our divinity, uniting together in purity. In all that we think , in all that we do, we are calling the world to return to Virtue.
We are the bearers of truth in these perilous times. Gath'ring all who will come to the light. His standard is set and we will not move, we call all people to come join in the truth.
Return to God, return to virtue, put both feet back on the pathway of truth. Restoring respect for our divinity. Uniting together in purity. In all that we think, in all that we do, we are calling the world to return to virtue.
Restoring respect for our divinity, uniting together in purity, in all that we think, in all that we do, we are calling the world to return to virtue. we are calling the world, we will lead all the world, we are calling the world to RETURN to VIRTUE.
In the Strength of the Lord
When it feels, like life is too hard and the person that i want to be, feels just out of my reach, he whispers to me, that i do not need to do it alone, he never wanted me to face anything on my own. In the Strength of the Lord, i can do all things. He knows how to change the weakness in me. So i will let his love lift me up. He believes i can do hard things if i will trust him and walk forward in the strength of the Lord.
He promised me there would never be anything that i could not overcome. His power is more than you know. I know that if he is standing with me i can conquer anything. He offered his life so he could be by my side everyday. In the strength of the Lord i can do all things. He knows how to change the weakness in me. So i will let his love lift me up. He believes i can do hard things if i will trust him and walk forward in the strength of the Lord.
Happily Ever After
Once upon a time a child was born into this life, Heaven could be seen in her eyes, there was no doubt she was divine. If you are still you will feel the truth that the princess in this wondrous story is you.
It's your time, it's your destiny to shine, so arise, be true to the royal that's inside of you. Don't settle for the story that the world would have you write. You were born to reach eternal life. Let faith fill every chapter. Let the Savior lead you to Happily ever after.
Sometimes in our life the world would cast a spell and try to make your conscious fall asleep and forget the woman that god would have you be. If you are still you will understand the noble role you play in his plan.
It's your time, it's your destiny to shine, so arise, be true to the royal that's inside of you. Don't settle for the story that the world would have you write, you were born to reach eternal life. Let faith fill every chapter, let the Savior lead you to Happily ever after.
When the forest fills with darkness and the walls seek your soul, just know you are simply in the place between once upon a time and you'll triumph in the end.
It's your time, it's your destiny to shine, so arise, be true to the royal that's inside of you. Don't settle for the story the world would have you write. You were born to reach eternal life. Let faith fill every chapter, let the savior lead you to happily ever after.
Now that this is over, we are moving onto other BIG things. This Friday we have our camp fundraiser. For that we are having a talent show, with a silent auction, AND a regular auction, and awesome refreshments. We have asked for anyone and everyone to offer anything for auction. Basically they are offering their talents and skills. The young women are not only auctioning their talents and skills and babysitting services, but are also auctioning off yummy desserts. It's going to be a busy and FUN night! And lots of preparing between now and Friday! I'm off! :)
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