Youth Spectacular...Spectacular Youth!

ARISE AND

FORTH

On July 16th and 17th, 2010- 30 Ogden area stakes combined their efforts to produce the Arise Youth Spectacular...and spectacular it was!

With over 3,500 youth, 170 full time missionaries, and the Weber State Institute all coming together to present one of the most incredible productions Ogden has ever seen. An estimated 45,000 people came to see them in the two nights, and set an all time attendance record at Weber State University. The event was stunning from start to finish.

Here are some of the pictures...

(The beginning of the program, singing "Arise")

(I Am A Child Of God...)

(A Glimpse Into The Pre-Existence...)

(Celebrating The Light...)

(Part of the finale...)

We, Heartbound, are blessed beyond measure to have been able to rub shoulders with these amazing youth over the last year. They have touched our hearts and inspired us to be better. We had the privilege of writing the song that was chosen as the theme..."Arise." What an honor it was to be able to stand on the same field and sing this song with such incredible youth. Our lives will be forever changed by participating in this event.

Arise Youth Spectacular Rehearsals...

We are so humbled to be included in an incredible event like the Arise Youth Spectacular that will be going on this Friday and Saturday at Weber State University. Over 3,500 youth will be participating.

We thought it would be fun to share with you some of the pictures that have been taken (by Melissa Seamons) at some of the rehearsals to give you an idea of what an amazing thing it is to see what these youth have spent so much time practicing for and to see them in action...

Arise...Shine Forth...Be A Light Unto The World...

We will go forth...We will march on...
We will not fear..We will be strong...

(To see more pictures and for more details, go to
ariseandshineforth.com)

Happy Birthday Debbie!

Happy Happy Birthday Debbie!

Wishing you a most wonderful day...

Love,
Lori and Me'Chel

Ogden Amphitheater

Come see us tonight @ the Ogden Amphitheater (343 E. 25th St) The Show starts @ 7:30.

Headlining the event is the Nashville Tribute Band. They are the ones who did "Joseph: A Nashville Tribute To The Prophet" as well as "Trek: A Nashville Tribute To The Pioneers."

Also performing is Kim Smith, who is the great great great granddaughter of Joseph and Emma Smith. (Here is a link to read an article that was written about her last week in the Ogden Standard Examiner: http://www.standard.net/node/44818 )

Should be a wonderful evening. Would love to see you there!...

Sunday Thought...

"I testify of God's love and the Savior's power to calm the storm. Always remember in that biblical story [of Peter walking on the water] that [Christ] was out there on the water also...Only one who has fought against these ominous waves is justified in telling us - as well as the sea - to 'be still' [Mark 4:39].
Only one who has taken the full brunt of such adversity could
ever be justified in telling us in such times to
'be of good cheer' [John 16:33]."

~Jeffrey R Holland (Ensign Nov 1999)

The storms we speak of are figurative, though the trials we experience are very real and they test us to our very limits. So as the 'winds and waves' of adversity rage around us, we must try our best to be still and trust the One who knows and loves and aids us perfectly. Believe Him. He is who He says He is, and He will do all that He says He will do for us. He will see you safely through the storm. Take His hand, hold on tight, be of good cheer, and know that you could be in no better hands.

A Choice Land

Today we celebrate America, the land of the free. What a gift we have...freedom! Too often we take this gift for granted, and don't realize all that we have, and are able to do, because we are free. Not just today, but everyday, we should offer up prayers of gratitude to God for the blessing of living in such a choice land. Gratitude for the gift of freedom. Gratitude for those who founded this great country, and for those who continue to fight to protect it.

Consider these words spoken by President Ezra Taft Benson:

"I reverence the Constitution of the United States as a sacred document.
To me its words are akin to the revelations of God,
for God has placed His stamp of approval upon it.
"I testify that the God of heaven sent some of His choicest spirits
to lay the foundation of this government,
and He has now sent other choice spirits to help preserve it.
"We, the blessed beneficiaries of the Constitution,
face difficult days in America,
"a land which is choice above all other lands." (Ether 2:10)
"May God give us the faith and the courage
exhibited by those patriots who pledged their lives,
their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
"May we be equally as valiant and as free,
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

~~~

"Stand tall and proud...
Hand in hand, and side by side...
One nation under God, We are America!"

Sunday Thought

"Gratitude is not a courtesy,
but a commandment."
-Marion G Romney

Mosiah 26:39
"...being commanded of God
to pray without ceasing,
and to give thanks in all things."

We must remember to thank God always.
Even in the most trying and difficult times of our lives.
For He is always with us, always blessing us.

Pre-Sale

Here are the rest of the promised details
about the new cd
and how you can get your copy!...

Pre-Order your new "Arise" cd for only $11.95
(retails at $14.95)
This includes free shipping and all pre-orders will be autographed

This special offer is good from now until July 15th

"Arise" is intended to span the bridge to include all Christian faiths.
It includes 14 songs with a few well known favorites such as
"I Can Only Imagine", "How Great Thou Art", and "Ave Maria".
As well as original songs written by Heartbound, it includes a special
tribute to America and our military entitled "We Are America",
co-written with Jim Funk.

Click on the link below to reserve your copy today!
heartboundmusic.com

Sunday Thought...

"Opposition is evidence
of the truth at work."
~Mary Ellen Edmunds~


~D&C 58: 4-6~
"For after much tribulation come the blessings.
Wherefore the day cometh that ye
shall be crowned with much glory;
the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand.
"Remember this, which I tell you before,
that you may lay it to heart,
and receive that which is to follow.
"Behold, verily I say unto you, for this cause I have sent you-
that you might be obedient, and that your hearts
might be prepared to bear testimony of
the things which are to come."

'Arise' Is Complete!

Our new cd, 'Arise' is officially finished! Stay tuned, as we will be posting details very soon as to when and where you can purchase your copy. (Maybe, just maybe there will be an 'early bird special'...hint-hint.)

Here is a sneak peak of the cover:

Okay, that is enough sneaking and peaking... but we promise the rest of the details will be up soon so check back often...

Sunday Thought...

"Patient endurance permits us to cling to our faith in the Lord
and our faith in His timing when we are being tossed about by the surf of circumstance. Even when a seeming undertow grasps us,
somehow, in the tumbling, we are being carried forward, though battered and bruised."

-Neal A Maxwell (Ensign May 1990)

Sunday Thought...

"The temple is a place where the Lord's people have always gone to be fortified, strengthened, and blessed before the performance of arduous, challenging, difficult tasks. It was so in the past; it is so today. The temple is the ultimate place of refuge and blessing."

-Andrew Skinner
("Temple Worship 20 Truths That Will Bless Your Life" p.10)