09/03/2026
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” -Matthew 5:16
On Saturday, August 29th, children of the Montgomery Alabama Stake came together to let their light shine at the annual Primary Showcase! Children set up displays around the stake center cultural hall that highlighted some of their talents such as cooking, artwork, nature study, crafts, sports, and more. Performers entertained and wowed the audience with musical performances, dancing, martial arts, gymnastics, and poetry. The audience even stood and joined the dancing when invited, bringing smiles and joy all around as everyone moved to “Get Up to Get Down.” Popcorn and snow cones were the finishing touch on the fun and uplifting afternoon.
The Stake Primary Presidency arranged the talent showcase activity as an opportunity to demonstrate what the Primary children are learning as they participate in their own personal development as outlined in the Children’s Guidebook. In this guidebook, children are encouraged to consider what they want to learn and what they want to “get better at.” The guidebook outlines a pattern for setting and achieving goals through discovery, planning, acting, and reflecting. Children are encouraged to set goals for growth in all areas of their lives—spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth. The talents being developed by the children of the Montgomery Alabama Stake reflect growth in these areas.
Montgomery Stake Primary President Kara Vick exclaimed, “The primary kids did it, again! They came out and showed us all their amazing skills and talents! Some played piano or violin; some sang and danced. We saw Taekwondo and jumping rope, and the kids even had a chance to break a board with their bare hands! It was a special treat for all the families that attended, and the children did such a great job! The biggest hit, I think, was the snow cones at the end!”
Verity Akau of the Wetumpka Ward recognizes that playing beautiful music on the piano evokes emotions. No matter what she plays, as she prepares to play, she anticipates playing with feeling. “It is like I am holding my breath,” she explained.
Liam Kelley of the Millbrook Ward shared his insect collection at the event. He has meticulously collected and displayed his specimens in display boxes. He shared, “Collecting bugs helps me see how carefully God made the world. Every bug has its own color, shape, and job. When I look closely at them or pin them for my collection, I notice details that didn’t just happen by accident. It reminds me that Jesus is the one who created everything and holds it all together. The more I learn about His creations, the more I want to thank Him and trust Him.”
We love all of the Primary children and are so grateful to them for sharing their talents and testimonies with us!
