YW Program Updates

2010 Mutual Theme: Be Strong and of Good Courage

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9)

A new DVD for youth, A Brand New Year 2010, is being delivered to Church units worldwide. The program features international youth testifying of the standards in For the Strength of Youth . Ideas for using the DVD and introducing the 2010 Mutual theme are available for leaders(http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,8784-1,00.html). Video segments will be available for download on youth.lds.org beginning January 1.

Improved and Revised Personal Progress Materials

The revised Personal Progress materials will be available through Distribution Services on Friday, January 15, 2010 (United States and Canada). Young Women leaders are asked to consider the following as they order:

Be conservative in your initial order so all wards and stakes will have access to the new materials.
Approve all purchases with your priesthood leaders prior to placing your order.
Stake and ward leaders should coordinate the purchase of materials to avoid duplication of efforts and possible waste.

Click (http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6884-1,00.html) for more information on the new Personal Progress Program.