Submitted by
Chelsey (April 2004)I just wanted to make one comment on the
tree of life activity...I went to one when I was a young woman (almost
twenty years ago!) and I remember most of the activities and games even
after all this time. When we arrived at the church, there was a brand
new sports car parked on the lawn! It was a raffle we could enter just
by turning in our talents with our name on it. This was just a ward
activity too. Everything was in the gym and then spirit prison was in
the chapel. Then the final judgment came (our ward bishop) and then we
went to a kingdom for refreshments. Each of the kingdom's had a theme
with the lighting, refreshment and music (bright lights, peaceful music,
éclairs and punch for the Celestial and nightlights, blaring music and
bread and water for the celestial). One thing that was particularly
special about it was the fact that my older brother told me after being
at the carnival for a few minutes that I wanted to collect "talents"
because it was a carnival of life. I always felt like I cheated because
I knew the secret to getting to the celestial kingdom but in a way as
members we do know the secret. Just a great activity, I am so glad you
have this site so that other people can use these great things again!