Monday, August 12, 2013

Summer Institute Classes



 We have had a good summer at the Anchorage Institute, serving local students as well as lots young Church members who have come up to Alaska to work in tourism jobs.  We have been blessed to work with Brother Eric Bacon, institute director, and Sister Gayle Soule, support specialist.  Both are so warm, devoted, and capable; it has been a joy to associate with them. 
 This summer Elder Hawkins has taught a mission preparation class; Bro Bacon has taught Pearl of Great Price; and we have taught our Pathway group and "Teachings of the Living Prophets."  What a great "assignment" to spend so much time studying the Gospel and preparing lessons!  Of course, we have been the primary beneficiaries of our mission.
 We have thoroughly enjoyed associating with the awesome young men and women who attend Institute classes. Institute is the Church program for ALL members, ages 18-30, married or single, student or working.  They come prepared, seeking to be spiritually fed.  We have felt stretched to be worthy of their needs and expectations.
 One Saturday we helped with a seminar for the seminary and institute teachers from all over Alaska--from as far away as Barrow and Fairbanks and Juneau.  Alaska has three released-time high school seminary programs, but most of the programs here meet for early-morning, before-school classes.  These devoted teachers and faithful students meet at 6 am every school morning to study the scriptures together. 

We provide treats, preferably sweet-smelling baked goods, for most of the institute meetings and classes.

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