A talk was given yesterday in my YSA (Young Single Adult) ward that I really enjoyed by one of my new friends Cristi. She is amazing. :) She is getting married this weekend. Yay. :) (She’s 28. Honestly, I love it when girls older than me get married. It makes me feel like there’s still hope for me. LOL.)
In her talk she passed down some of her wisdom. What she has discovered in the last 10 years of attending the YSA wards- what our opportunities in being part of a YSA ward. She made a list of five things.
1. The Opportunity of Callings
We have such an amazing opportunity of having callings in the church. To teaching, to serving on a committee, to ward missionary, and of course leadership positions. It’s a great opportunity to have a calling that will prepare us for future callings. :)
2. The Opportunity of Learning
We learn as we take part of our callings, as well as when we participate in our classes. We have an amazing opportunity to learn from one another.
3. The Opportunity to Date
Uh oh. The dreaded “D” word. lol. Contrary to popular believe, the YSA ward’s main purpose is not to date and get married. It’s just a “Perk” ;) An opportunity.
4. The Opportunity to be a Friend
We have an amazing opportunity in a YSA ward to meet others around our same age. To make friends. :) This is true. I’ve made lots of new friends since I started attending the YSA ward. :)
5. The Opportunity of the time you have now.
Which summaries everything. The time we have to enjoy the single life. In discovering who we are- through our different church callings, learning from one another, making friends, and yes even dating. :)
So yeah. That’s the recap of the five great opportunities of the YSA ward. :)
Sincerely,
Sarah
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