Riverton FamilySearch Library/Youth Conference

Search and Serve Youth Conference
The Riverton FamilySearch Library offers a one day Family History youth conference activity for ward and multi-wards.

The library youth conference activities are designed to help youth and their leaders feel the Spirit of Elijah and learn how its influence can bless the lives of both the living and the dead through Family History and Temple Ordinance work.

Workshops provide instruction on the key elements of genealogical research and offer hands-on experience to help participants with their individual family history responsibilities. Young Men and Women will also be encouraged to use their technical skills to help their own family, ward members, friends and others with their family history efforts.

Elder David A. Bednar's Invitation and Promise to Youth
“The skills and aptitude evident among many young people today are a preparation to contribute to the work of salvation.

“I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah. I encourage you to study, to search out your ancestors, and to prepare yourselves to perform proxy baptisms in the house of the Lord for your kindred dead. And I urge you to help other people identify their family histories.

“As you respond in faith to this invitation, your hearts shall turn to the fathers. …Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives.”

2013 Schedule
This activity will be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; June 5 through August 23, 2013; except for June 7, July 3, 4, 5, 24, and August 2.

Reservations
The deadline for registration is May 1, 2013. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to secure a date.

Group Sizes
The library can accommodate ward or multi-ward groups with a maximum of 100 youth and leaders.

Cost

 * A FamilySearch lanyard and all training material for the workshops will be furnished to participants at no cost. There will be a charge for the printing of optional pedigree fan charts.
 * The cost of lunch at the Riverton Office Building cafeteria will be approximately $5.50 for a hamburger, fries and a large drink.

Preparation
Detailed instructions for participants will be sent to leaders following registration. However, it is important to note that all participants must register for an LDS account. Youth and leaders need to have access to their username and password to participate fully in the conference activities.

Conference Workshop Outline
10:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction

The conference will begin with a short overview of the library’s resources and layout, an outline of the day’s activities, and some important guidelines.

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