SUMMER INSTI 1

Our first event of summer institute was a panel discussion on the topic,

"The Truth About the Mormons,"

to which the young single adults were to bring their less active and non-member friends.

We are ready to welcome everyone to the center!

We had a total of 44 in the center that night, 34 were young adults, 2 of whom were non-members. In addition there was a 12-year-old boy and an adult woman, non-members each brought by adult members. Plus six missionaries--us, the sisters assigned to our center, and two visitors from Frankfurt.

Katharina introduced the panel members, and explained that our purpose was to foster understanding

of our beliefs and lifestyle, so our friends would know the source of the peace and joy in our lives.

Each panel member gave a 5-10 minute presentation, just a brief overview of their topic, which was the perfect length for the setting. Then they accepted questions from the audience.

Vanessa, a returned missionary from Russia presented first,

"The Restoration."

Rebekka, recently returned from Germany, presented
"The Plan of Salvation."

Dominik, returned from the Paris mission, gave
"The Gospel of Jesus Christ."

And Denis, from a mission in Ukraine, presented
"The Commandments"

The panel entertained questions --excellent and thoughtful questions in a lively discussion--and they gave very good answers. The Spirit of the Lord was with them.
We were so proud of these panelists we could hardly stand it!
Many of those attending have requested
another event like this in the fall. There probably will be!

The panel discussion was followed by a salad and dessert buffet--delicious, if I do say so myself. Wish I had remembered my camera!

P.S. Thanks for these photos, Kaye!