Two things that went through my mind while reading that..Well more than two things. But mainly..

I have been out for a little while..So when I see posts about "cute young elders" it honestly didn't compute.
While I was in. All Elders I ever came in contact with were "mid life crisis" age, married. Or else their wife had passed and they get around with a cane and oxygen tank.

I recall one guy..always at the meetings, always out in fs. Always keen for responsibility. The reason he hadn't been made an elder yet? Because he was young. But it seemed more important to point out that he wasn't married and how that affected his "progression" and the problems that could cause.. {?}
Obviously that little issue has been resolved. Due to necessity..And that kind of gives me inner giggles.

Second while reading that. Maybe it's just me..But all I could picture was the Titanic. "FULL STEAM AHEAD BOYS"
despite being in iceberg territory. 
I honestly worry about the people who gave over themselves heart mind and soul, and what's going to happen to them.
A lot will be confused and frightened at best.