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Show THURSDAY. JULY 14, 1977 THE PAGE 3 MAGNA TIMES Pogeanf Continues Ten years of the Mormon Miracle Pageant leaves in its wake a lot of memories, a lot have been quite a shock to one totally unprepared for that experience. ol Another story is of a family incidents, sometimes humorous, sometimes who came all the way from serious; some stones that are Georgia to see the Pageant, known to be true and some but an early date with the that are rumors, but rumors Stork took the mother to the that hang around consistently hospital and the father and enough that there seems to be children stayed in Manti and some truth in them. witnessed the Pageant each Many people have parnight until the mother and ticipated in the Pageant in baby were able to travel back some way each year since the to their home. , Still another family of beginning. Some live close by in Manti or Ephraim or other tourists, who were directed towns in Sanpete and by traffic officers to a surrounding counties. Others parking area, decided to stay come from longer distances, and see where ail of the who stay in the area for one people were hurrying to, season, just to have had the carrying their children and experience of being a part of blankets. Although they handt known of the Pageant this production that continues to draw crowds of from before they reached Manti, twelve thousand to more than they altered their schedule so each night for that they could stay the 20,000 it is presented. remaining nights of that nights eight An indication of the total week. One lady, who with her loyalty of the people involved in the pageant is shown in the husband, had come from Star sat Wyoming, story; of the Pony League Valley, athlete, who all during his competely absorbed in the successful Little League opening scenes. After about baseball career had let ten minutes, she whispered to with a companion: If this were interfere nothing practice or games. Buth all there is, it would be worth when the coice had to be the trip down. Memories of the Pageant made between pitching a or almost blotted out for were going game Pony League the couple, who in darkness to Pageant Practice, he chose chose a wrong west road, the Pageant. There is an interesting hoping to beat the traffic evolution of the young ladies from Manti to Ephraim, and of the pageant cast, who found themselves stranded in begin their participation as an irrigated wheat field. angels at age twelve, and as Slipping sliding in the they grow in size and years darkness through muddy become Lamanite dancers, grain and alfalfa fields, they then in their later teens they reached the highway long might be Pioneers, and the after all the Pageant traffic ultimate objective, unless had departed, leaving US 89 deserted for another night. they are chosen for individual roles, is to become wicked With sore feet and aching limbs they walked the rest of Nephites. Stories that are recounted the seven miles back to from year to year, include the Ephraim, reaching home one of the tourist who was about 3:00 a. m. There is another memory driving to Manti one summer night during Pageant time. special to many, during 1973 when LDS Church President, All was peaceful and quiet as Harold B. Lee, came as a he rode along, when suddenly the lighted Angel Moroni special guest to the Pageant. appeared on the west tower of Some knew he was expected but the first announcement the Manti Temple. As aweinspiring as that scene is to that he had arrived came the seated audience, it must when those seated near the entrance gate began to sing We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet. Like a swelling wave, the tones of the song spread over the entire twenty thousand viewers assembled on the slope at the foot of the Manti Temple hill. It was never loud, but quietly, reverently, the song blended into the' tranquil early night, preceding the beginning of the performance. The youth of the southern end of the state of Utah were inspired the next year when a special presentation was held for them and President Spencer W. Kimball came and spoke to them at a meeting held at the Pageant site. But probably the most dramatic experience that any of us remember is the night of the first production, held in the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, back in 1967. In those days, Martha and Duane Ryan stood at two microphones and read the script, and music was furnished by a live orchestra and a 300 voice chorus. As starting time ap- proached, great black clouds wheeled overhead, and a few rain drops began to splatter off violins, and we wondered how much rain would ruin a good violin. The rain kept coming a little until after the opening prayer. Then although black clouds low still and hung threatening, there was no more storm during the production. Thunder and lightning seemed to burst forth at the right places in the script, giving reality to of those the scenes when early Mormons were driven from place to place under d skies. But the rain held off util it was over. Then before .everyone was back in their cars, the clouds broke apart, and all of Sanpete Valley w as drenched in a wet, wet summer storm. Perhaps, that too, was part of the Mormon Miracle. Community Church On Wednesday Have Faith In these times we see and hear and feel, almost from moment to moment, the heartbeat of the world and the impact of its problems, and earnestly we need the solid assurance of faith against fear. Fear of misfortune, says an old proverb, is worse than misfortune itself. The fact is that men are always subject to uncertainty. We all have troubles, fears, problems, and have to learn to live with them - or above them. This has always been so. He who fears loses strength for the combat of life, for the fight said Dr. John A. Widtsoe. Therefore, the against evil, power of evil ever seeks to engender fear in human hearts... We must seek to dispel fear... A timid, fearing people cannot do their work well. ..(We) cannot afford to dissipate our strength in fear... In In some meaningful sentences Robert Frost says: three words, I can sum up everything Ive learned about life: It goes on.. .The important thing to remember is that there is a direction and a continuity.. .Despite our fears and worries. ..life continues... It does continue. And we have to meet it here and now, each day we live and hereafter also. There is no point in quaking with the impact of every hour. We have to have faith, the faith to quiet our hearts in the midst of confusion and uncertainties. We cant run away from everythin; we cant for sooner or later we keep on running from anything would run out of the strength to run. We have to live life, face it, honor it, enjoy it, adjust to it, inhonest endeavor, doing what we can about what we don't like, and trusting to the future, with courage to be what we ought to be to the best of our ability. To young men everywhere, to all others also: Have faith against fear, faith in the Father of us all, faith in the future, faith in freedom ; faith with courage and conviction, pursuing solid plans and purposes, with an awareness of ultimate and timeless objectives, de To young men everywhere, to all others also: Have faith against fear, faith in the Father of us all, faith in the future, faith in freedom ; faith with courage and conviction, pursuing solid plans and purposes, with an awareness of ultimate and timelss objectives. Despite the squalls and the storms, and even the tempests, there is an overruling Providence. As we live to deserve His help, He will not forget us or leave us alone. Richard L. Evans Copyright 1961 Atesons Salt Lake City, Utah Used by permission evening, a large group of Magna Baptist Community Church members and friend gathered at the David Pearce home for an evening of fellowship in and around the Pearces' swimming pool. Following swimming there was a watermelon bust, after which the group gathered around the pool to join in the celebration of baptism of four new members of the Community Church, with Rev. Milliron officiating. The new members baptized were: Rulan and Valarie Crandall, David Devers, and Christine July 6, Hansen. For his introductory theme to the Baptismal rites, Rev. Milliron chose the story of Jesus bidding the disciple Peter to walk to Him across the waters, which Peter did in an act of faith with the Lord. It was a beautiful service with the sun just setting behind the trees, and was another first for Rev. Milliron, in that it was the first time he had used a swimming pool for a baptismal font. A year ago he baptized a group of junior high campers in a stream that runs through Camp Utaba north of Ogden. The evening ended with the group gathering in a semicircle on the lawn and singing Gospel songs, ending with the Alleluia Praise Chorus. Summer Sunday Worship hours at Community Church on the corner of 2900 S. and 8900 W. in Magna Receives Beloved Magna Elementary School teacher Georgia Veater will interrupt her teaching career to serve an LDS mission to Belgium. Miss Veater will be honored on Sunday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at the Sandy Tenth Ward, 9331 S. 4th East, Sandy. Creating a special place in the hearts of many youngsters at Magna Elementary as well as the faculty, Miss Veater has on many occasions gone the extra mile both for her students and for the school. A great organizer, she has put together many patriotic programs which have been presented locally. She has been in aie: Sun 9:30 to 10:30 day School a.m.; Morning Worship to noon; Youth 6:30 Fellowship pm.; Its Greek to Me 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Evening Worship Bible Study 7:30 p.m. (currently studying the Holy Spirit.) 10:45 12 During the week activities are: Tues 9:30 a.m. Prayer Fellowship at 8365 W. 3100 S. ; Thurs. 7:30 p.m. In Order to Form a More Perfect Union; Friday 7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Bible Study with Neal White at 8717 W. Edith Dr. (3250 S.) Summer Vacation Bible School is now in process from 9 a.m. to noon Monday thru Friday. The Vacation School will continue thru July 22. All children ages two thru sixth grade age are welcome. LDS Call strumental in putting together books containing poems and creative writing works by many of her students, presenting one to each of her students. Each year her class has been involved in planning and old an fashioned creating Thanksgiving feast. Her fortunate students have been introduced to and given an appreciation of arts, crafts, drama and music. A special unit on manners and social conduct was one of her endeavors. Many have expressed sadness at her departure, and will be looking forward to her return upon completion of her mission. soul-tryin- g Youth Enjoys Visiting With Grandparents During Summer MAGNA Craig Riley, son of John and Ann Laree Williams Riley of Richmond, Utah, has been spending the - summer with his grandparents, Roy and Marvel Williams of Magna. He returned home for a weekend Worship Together As A Family This Weekend Faith Helps Us Navigate The River Of Life time is a river that flows to the sea On the currents of life you must sail, And in places your passage is smooth as can be, Then the rapids of trouble prevail; But you cant slow it down as you paddle your way On that stream that keeps moving too fast; For there is no tomorrow, but only today, Which will soon become part of the past. By attending your Church, youll discover the source Of your life that must travel each mile; On that river of time, youll be charting a course That will make every moment worthwhile. - Gloria Nowak Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Till page sponsored by the olloicing merchants Dyches Pharmacy |