Awesome job you guys. Now that is what being Christian is all about!

What a wonderful project.

This article has brought tears to my eyes.

Last night I read article after article in the news of murder, abuse, greed... This morning I needed to be uplifted and this has done it.

When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are in the service of your God!!!

Don't let it stop here. A life of service is Christianity at its pinnacle.

The youth of the world need more selfless service and less selfishness. LEADERS sometimes are the ones who hold them back, thinking they need to provide FUN to keep them "active".

I challenge all, especially youth leaders,to spend more of your time doing just as these youth have done. It doesn't have to be on such a huge scale...

JUST GET THEM OUT THERE SERVING!!!!!!! You will find happier, more content, and less selfish youth who will be wearing the armor of God.

I believe THIS is how Heavenly Father wants his tithing money spent, not at camps, and conferences that promote selfishness, and laziness.

THANKS DESERET NEWS, THE YOUTH OF MOUNAIN WARD AND ALL INVOLVED. YOU HAVE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES AND HOPE TO MY HEART THIS MORNING!!!!

What a novel idea, instead of spending $thousands to bus somewhere remote and "bond" with each other, these youths figured out that the best way to bond would be to serve someone else together. Not only did they learn various trades in the process, they also learned fundamentals of fundraising, work scheduling, disciplined manual labor, and how to love others and each other through service rather than "bonding" games and gimmicks. This is what youth conference should be about: service rather than entertainment. I applaud the youth who chose this for their conference and the leaders who encouraged it. If all of our wards would do likewise, we would have a much greater impact on our worldwide communities than we currently do.

This was really a neatthing to do.

Everyday I read this paper sitting at my computer in Idaho. (I grew up in Utah) And this is the first story that I had to write and say WOW! That is amazing. Those youth ROCK!

I am amazed by this story that brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations to the leaders who helped the youth follow through on a great idea to serve someone else. This is the type of activity our youth need now days. I'm sure they are so happy with their efforts and have a feeling in their hearts they have never had before. Hopefully this experience will make them want to serve others throughout their entire lives.

God bless you all. Thank you for your service! To the businesses that donated anything, thank you for your consideration!

What a marvelous thing to see these wonderful youth doing good. Why don't we hear more of this kind of good news instead of always seeing the bad things people do. A big thnks to these great young people.

That's what it's all about!

This is a wonderful story and the paper should be filled with many more of what good things our youth do. I am very proud of these young people. Way to go.

What a great story! Congratulations on an awesome idea and and awesome follow through, Mountain Ward.

In a time when the media thrives mostly on the sensational negative it is great to read of such an event that warms the heart and bolsters the spirit. Thanks to you many young men and women who made value of your time. Thanks for your unselfish acts of kindness and generousity. This will be a life changing event for many of you. Something you will always remember.

Good job. Thanks for being you!!

Someone connected with this should let "ABC" and the original "Home Makeover" show know about this story and the goodness they inspire--would help to keep it on the air--the only popular show on TV that has values worth imitating.
And to everybody connected with this great effort in North Ogden: WAY TO GO!!!

It warms my heart to see good works by the youth of the church. Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us. Thanks to Deseret News for printing something that is uplifting and brings hope to our hearts instead of just "shock and awe" journalism. I know that there is a lot of good being done in the world quietly, but we all need to hear of others that are trying to make the world a better place! I hope to see more articles like this in the future.

There's some deserving recognition for a great project. Now why didn't Deseret News include any photos of the finished home?

I work on a daily basis with young people who are doing everything they shouldn't. All young people are judged by these standards and it is wonderful to see such a selfless act of service - I think these actions are more representative of young people than those that we see daily in the media.

What a wonderful group of young people with wonderful leaders. This experience will stay with them throughout their lives and will be an example to all around them

This project is what it's really all about. Thanks Des News for the article and slide show!

I think it's about time I read something about 12-18 year olds and it not being about somebody getting shot or pregnant. It's good to know that in this world of chaos, there still can be some GOOD news.

So much better then being in front of videogames!! - Stuff that comes with its own rewards! - entirely good story - well done!

Condradulations to the youth and leaders for their work. I think more youth should be doing a project like this!

Well done. I want to add my voice to the others who have expressed that this is a commendable project and truly newsworthy.

What great thing for these kids to do. I'm disappointed and surprised, however, that there is no image of the made-over house.

What an incredible thing to do!! This activity will be something the youth will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you Deseret News for publishing something uplifting in your paper today!!!

what these people have done is very commendable and they will be blessed for it. I congratulate them. But are they the only ones going to heaven for what they have done? I know of many young people who have gained spiritual strength by spending their time in the mountains. lol

Our ward surprised our family with an extreme backyard makeover. We were overjoyed and moved to tears. We know the youth of our church are blessed for their selfless service. I see them growing and maturing while mastering skills that will aid their entire lives.

Wow...just wow!
This is something that will stay w/ these youths forever. As others have mentioned, why bus off to a camp somewhere to bond when you can do a service project like this.

And those involved may reap additional benefits later in life as they acquire their own homes and are able to save thousands of dollars if/when they need remodeling done; they'll already have some of the skills needed for the job.

Just a great story. Congrats to the youth and their leaders if any of them read these comments.

Where is the photo's of the finished house????

Fantastic. Very uplifting story!

With so many wonderful and positive comments on this project, it obvious that people are starved for this kind of news and are sick of the crimes that grab front page coverage. Its great that it was the feature story on the front page. Why not more of these and forget the ones about the live-in boy friend who beat his girl friend's child to death. We need more feel good stories and the Deseret News can do some ground breaking in this area by publishing more of these kinds of experiences.

It isn't often that we get to hear or read a good story for a change in the news. We see so much negative feed from the net works (which isn't entirely their fault) that it can be hard sometimes. But I'm glad to have read this story and see that there is positive news somewhere. Thanks for researching the story and putting it into print.

Wow! This story really brought a smile to my face. This is the kind of stuff the world needs :) And I agree that we need more photos of the project. Is this story in other news sources?

I also love how we're 32 comments in, and no one has been grumpy, argumentative or disparaging yet. Surely that must be a record for the Desert News comments? :)

Thank you for the article. Let's plan more projects in our own neighborhoods instead of spending money on trips.

Most LDS Stakes (if not all) do a service project like this for youth conference every other year. This way most youth between the ages of 14 and 18 get to participate in at least two large service projects. Our stake youth did a project like this on the Indian Reservation. Yes, you guys are awesome! As Pres. Monson has said, "Our youth need more models and fewer critics".

Please tell all college institute leaders about this. Good LDS students, when not in class, sit around at the institute mingling with others but with nothing productive to do. Wouldn't these kids would love it if there was a major project like this one that they could go to anytime and still be with others of their faith? Give them enough projects to last the whole summer!

What a great event! I hope this idea spreads like wildfire!

Looking at the slide show presentation...it looks like perhaps some 'safety' and OSHA issues weren't strictly observed during the consruction? Safety lines to prevent falling, etc. Probably best though that no one was injured or killed.

Good job though...looks like the grandson was old enough to help out and do something too?

Yes, this is an activity that will stick with the youth (and leaders) the rest of their lives. The skills they may have learned will be of great value too. One more reader from Idaho is glad to see that good things can happen in Utah.

What a great project and article. Let's hope that the kids are touched as much as the owners and most of the readers.

I guess charity to some is different for others. Real charity is not worrying the rewards you get in Heaven. It may be difficult for some to understand but alot of us do charity only because we care. The purpose of this event was to teach young people the importance of giving and thinking of others rather than themselves. I am not sure that Heaven works on a point system.

what a wonderful story. I hope that this inspires other youth groups of what ever denomination to pool their resources and make good things happen. Kudos to this bishop for getting behind this project. Kudos to the youth for sacrificing their fun trip to provide for something bigger than themselves.

It's nice to see some good news for a change! This is the type of thing that makes this country great: people willing to step up to the plate and be good neighbors without expecting anything in return. I believe they're blessed in other, more spiritual, ways for their selfless service.

These youth give me hope that the younger generation isn't just the "all about me generation".

I want to see a before and after picture of the house! Good looking young men and young women. Utah rocks!

High fives to the youth in Ogden. Thanks for the great example you have set. Thanks for "abounding in good works". The joy of service is truly one of the great rewards in this life. You're great!

I loved this story! i wish my stake would do something awesome like this.

DN should publish more of these types of stories. Than the rubbish archie articles. These kids are the real heros and idols of Mormons.

This is awsome. This pinpoints the greatness of the LDS and shows how faith in the church makes these young men and women better than those outside the church. Good job to these kids and leaving an example to other youth groups and faith on how it is done and how it should be. Great job and I know the less fortunate appreciate the LDS faith!

One good thing about this event which I thought of as I read the story: because it was not a pre-announced show or activity, but more a spontaneous act of service, it shows even more how generous were all who gave their service and substance to this family. There was no other motive than to "do good"; no donations to get on TV, no participation to get attention. Just good people and companies doing a good thing, because they are learning how much better life is for all - those who give, those who receive, those who, like me, simply admire and respect the ones who gave. I hope this inspires others to do similar acts of service. I participated in a similar situation once, and it still rewards me with warm feelings and a desire to do more. Thanks, DN, for publishing this story so prominently.

This is what being a Latter-day Saint is all about. How wonderful they were to give up their time and labor to help this family in need. They will be blessed. We should all take a lesson from them.