"FROM CUMORAH'S HILL"

Let me tell you about a truly incredible experience. It started to unfold in August, 2008 when our Stake President announced that to "culminate our reading of the Book of Mormon" the Stake would be producing and presenting a musical dramatization of "From Cumorah's Hill." Auditions were announced. People were called to direct, construct scenery, etc. Individual ward choirs began to learn the music that that would be sung by a grand chorus. I decided to participate. Eventually, the 8 ward choirs were consolidated into the chorus. A little over a week ago, the whole thing was put together for the first time in a rehearsal setting. Then, last week, full dress rehearsals were held Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The production was performed Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings. It went so well and the Spirit was so strong. The message was of the Book of Mormon and the Restored Gospel. It taught, in a powerful way, that the words of the Book of Mormon apply to us today, even if we are young, even if we have strayed, even if we feel alone -- in fact especially if we are young, have strayed, or are alone. I am grateful to have been a part (though very small) in this whole thing and encourage you to jump at the chance if you are ever aware of this production being done in the future.