Mutual in the Dominican Republic

By Richard M. Romney

Church Magazines

Sometimes life can be puzzling, but with the help of the gospel life’s puzzles are much easier to solve. That was the message of a recent Mutual activity in the Dominican Republic. Youth and leaders were asked to read scripture quotes that provided clues on how to solve some of life’s dilemmas. Then as a group they used those clues to put together jigsaw puzzles of scriptural scenes.

Youth throughout the Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Ozama Stake say such weeknight activities are beneficial. “Mutual helps me to better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and to learn how to gain exaltation,” says Isabel Antigua, 17, of the Los Mameyes Ward. She also loves Mutual “because I am very sociable. I like to get together and meet people.”

Moroni Castillo, 17, of the Sabana Larga Ward, says “I love Mutual because it’s a great opportunity to be with people who share the same high standards that I do, to enjoy learning the gospel together, and to stay strong.” He especially likes activities when young men and young women learn together, “because we can share our perspectives about gospel principles. It also helps us to get to know each other in a good way.”

He says Mutual activities help LDS youth to see that they are not alone. “Although one by one we may sometimes feel isolated, when we are all together we feel strong.”

Photographs by Richard M. Romney (left) and Getty Images (below)