Most Interesting Thing Ever Night (MITE Night)

What should I present for my 30-minute, MITE Night presentation this Thursday? The audience will primarily be LDS, young single adults (ages 23-35). There will also be some non-members in attendance. The first 15 minutes will be the presentation portion. The last 15 minutes is reserved for Q/A. The content will essentially be the same. Who should my message target? Which presentation title should I use?

LDS Technologies: What the heck are those people doing on their phones and tablets all lesson?!

VERY basic overview of common mobile resources.
Greatest emphasis on initially setting up an LDS account.
Less aggressive demonstration of tools. No, "this is how you perform this task." More like, "this tool exists."

LDS Tools
Gospel Library
Mormon Channel (including Radio)
Bible Videos
Others

LDS Technologies: Efficiently leading friends to Christ.

Speaking directly to member missionaries. (Favorite.)
Mormon Channel, sharing Maps to church, mobile apps (including where to find Mormon Radio and Bible Videos.

LDS Technologies: Making your spiritual and social lives that much easier.

General YSA audience. (Also favorite.)
Briefly demonstrate how members log in to LDS.org and quickly navigate through about 3-5 of the most pertinent tools from the following LDS.org resource page.

Emphasis on Notes and Journal tool for electronic scripture study.

LDS Technologies that will change your life: Members also welcome.

Speaking to non-LDS in audience.
"So you want to find out more about the LDS Church without burdening your friends with questions?"
Essentially a tour of Mormon.org features.
Setting up an LDS account. (member and non-member)
Invite everyone to either ask a question or create a profile.

Once this is decided, I was thinking about sending out an online survey, to the MITE NITE gmail group, asking them which questions they would like to have answered most. E.g., "How would I find a place to go to Church in Malaga, Spain the week of December 21st?"

Your thoughts are welcome,

Bryan

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