Today I got to spend 6 hours in a "Little Philmont" training. It was hosted by one of the nearby stakes and our entire Scout District was invited to attend. This training was basically an abbreviated course you might attend at the Philmont Training Center, especially one of the annual courses hosted by the Church (good luck -- by invitation only) at the PTC. The objective of the training was to better inform all leaders involved in YM (Ward and State YM presidencies, Bishoprics, Stake Presidencies, Scout Troop Committees, Den Leaders) how to meld Scouts and the Aaronic Priesthood. It was an excellent training. I have commented to Jen a number of times how lucky I've been because in my calling(s) during the last few years I've been able to attend trainings, meetings, and firesides that have been very inspiring, all while she sits at home tending the kids. I try to share some of what inspires me at these meetings with her but it's just not the same as being there.
Today I heard a funny story. One of the speakers used to be in a Stake Presidency and he related how he was going to hold a temple recommend interview with a member in his stake whom he liked and respected. This man was waiting outside the office with his 4 kids. The speaker asked this man if his wife was coming and the man responded, "Yes, but I don't know where she is." To speed things up, the speaker suggested to the man, "Why don't you just bring your kids in with you. This could be a good opportunity for them to see what a recommend interview is like." NOTE: After saying this today in our training, the speaker said he wouldn't recommend doing this and he did not make this a normal practice in his ministry.
So the man walked in to have his interview and his kids followed behind. They went through the questions and things were going fine. When the question of "Do you strive to attend your church and priesthood meetings?" came up, the man responded, "Yes." After a brief pause, one of his kids spoke up from the peanut gallery and said, "Actually, Dad, that isn't exactly right."
Oh, to have kids in our interviews with us.
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I can't believe a member of the stake presidency would allow kids to come in to the interview. I wouldn't have wanted you guys in my interviews. I think that was kind of stupid - the man got what he asked for....
Kids will always tell the truth. :)
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