When the DVD arrives in your unit, leaders may want to immediately preview it to better understand how it can help them strengthen youth.

Previewing the DVD could be done in a meeting with priesthood and auxiliary leaders, and class and quorum youth leaders.  Or the DVD may be passed around for private viewing, followed by a prayerful discussion on how it could be used to strengthen youth throughout the year.

Soon after the DVD arrives, leaders should prayerfully counsel together about how to use the DVD to introduce the 2010 Mutual theme in New Year’s Eve activities or other special events where the theme is presented. They should also discuss when segments could be used throughout the year to enrich youth classes, meetings, and activities.

Where is the appropriate place to view the DVD?

If an activity is planned to take place in a meetinghouse, leaders will want to preview the DVD and discuss with their priesthood leaders the appropriate place to show specific segments. 

Some segments may be more appropriate for a celebration held in the cultural hall or a leader’s home, while others may be more appropriate for a reflective, reverent experience in the chapel.

How should the DVD be shown?

In order to invite greater interest and participation from the youth, seating and viewing technology should be arranged so that youth can clearly see the faces and hear the voices of those on the DVD.

Example 1
Six youth in a church classroom may require only a small television

Example 2
One hundred youth in a cultural hall may require a large projected viewing surface and an enhanced sound system with seating that invites participation rather than distraction.

Be sure to test speakers, projectors, and televisions in advance. Leaders may need to request special speakers or sound support so that the music and voices can be heard clearly.