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THIS WEEK...
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into October |
Vickie took a photo with me in it.
These 15 gals span 40 years---42 to 82.
I'm the oldest at 82...and within 3 months will be 83.
We enjoy being together and always miss those
who can't come...even when we have 15!
191
st Semi-annual General
Conference of
The
Church of Jesus Christ
of
Latter-day Saints
Saturday
Session
October 2, 2021 We look forward to General Conference held by
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, 76.7, April 2008 - Apostle
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, 51.3, April 2021
Elder Patrico M. Giuffra, 59.4, April 2021.
President Dallin H. Oaks, 88.1, May 1984
By Scott Taylor, Church News
Individual
Talk Summaries
·
President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure
Revelation’
·
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: ‘The Greatest Possession’
·
President Bonnie H. Cordon: ‘Come Unto Christ, and Don’t Come
Alone’
·
Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘The Savior’s Abiding Compassion’
·
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: ‘The Love of God’
·
Elder Clark G. Gilbert: ‘Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of
the Slope’
Summary of the Saturday Evening Session of the
By Jason Swensen, Church News
Individual Talk Summaries
- President M. Russell Ballard: ‘Lovest Thou Me More Than These?’
- Sister Sharon Eubank: ‘I Pray He’ll Use Us’
- Elder Brent H. Nielson: ‘Is There No Balm in Gilead?’ {Walt was the physician
- who took care of Elder Nielson's father. Walt was the bishop of Burley Seventh Ward who had followed Norman Nielson, Elder Brent Nielson's father.}
- Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela: ‘Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ’
- Brother Bradley R. Wilcox: ‘Worthiness is Not Flawlessness’
- Elder Alfred Kyungu: ‘To Be a Follower of Christ’
- Elder Marcus B. Nash: ‘Hold Up Your Light’
- President Henry B. Eyring: ‘The Faith to Ask and Then to Act’
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, concluded the opening day of the 191st Semiannual General Conference by challenging the
Church’s global audience to seek personal revelation by first exercising faith. “As our faith in Jesus Christ will have led us to ask the Father for answers, ` that faith will also have brought the Savior’s softening touch enough for us to hear His direction and be determined and excited to obey,” he said.
President Eyring was joined Saturday evening by a variety of leaders from diverse backgrounds and callings.
His longtime friend and fellow Apostle, President M. Russell Ballard, invited Latter-day Saints to do all they can to become better members, neighbors and children of God.
The Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reminded each listener that he or she is known and remembered by their Heavenly Father and their Savior, Jesus Christ.
“We cannot lose our love for and hope in Jesus, even if we face seemingly overwhelming challenges. Heavenly Father and Jesus will never forget us. They love us.”
Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy promised that ` the Savior can lift one’s burdens when he or she submits to God’s will.
“We can move forward with faith knowing that when difficult times come, and they surely will, or when sin encompasses our lives, the Savior stands with ` ‘healing in His wings’ inviting us to come unto Him.”
Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, spoke of the Church’s divine mandate to care for the poor. It is a key element of salvation and exaltation.
“Our individual efforts [to care for those in need] don’t necessarily require money or faraway locations; they do require the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a willing heart to say to the Lord: ‘Here am I, send me.’”
A General Authority Seventy, Elder Alfred Kyungu taught Saturday evening that being a follower of Christ requires humility, courage, forgiveness and sacrifice.
“To be a follower of Christ is to strive to conform our actions, conduct and lives to those of the Savior,” he said.
Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, a General Authority Seventy, testified of the power of the scriptures to deepen one’s conversion to the Lord. “The scriptures and our knowledge of God are gifts. Gifts that we too often take for granted. Let us cherish these blessings.”
Elder Valenzuela’s colleague in the Seventy, Elder Marcus B. Nash, invited Latter-day Saints to share the gospel’s joy with others in normal, natural ways.
“The need to hold up our light has never been greater in all human history. And the truth has never been more accessible — whether it be online, in person or through social media,” said Elder Nash.
Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, second counselor in the Young Men general presidency, shared a message that is both timeless and timely: Worthiness is not flawlessness.
“God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us this way. ` Growing up unto the Lord is what mortality is all about. Change is what Christ’s Atonement is all about. Not only can Christ resurrect, cleanse, console and heal us, but through it all, He can transform us to become more like Him.”
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, conducted Saturday evening’s session, which was open for all. Music was provided by a combined choir of students from Brigham Young University.
Young Men General President Steven J. Lund offered the opening prayer. Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé provided the session’s benediction.
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Summary of the Sunday Morning Session of the October 2021 General Conference
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By Sydney Walker, Church News
Individual Talk Summaries
- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘Daily Restoration’
- President Camille N. Johnson: ‘Invite Christ to Author Your Story’
- Elder Dale G. Renlund: ‘The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity’
- Elder Vaiangina Sikahema: ‘A House of Sequential Order’
- Elder Quentin L. Cook: ‘‘Personal Peace in Challenging Times’
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation’
- See photos of President Nelson’s inspection of the Salt Lake Temple and message from general conference about the temple’s foundation
Like the ongoing renovations needed to reinforce the foundation of the Salt Lake Temple, now is the time to strengthen one’s personal foundation, President Russell M. Nelson said at the close of the Sunday morning session of October 2021 general conference.
When one’s spiritual foundation is built solidly upon the Savior, “you have no need to fear,” he said.
“As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable.”\
Summary of the Sunday Afternoon Session of the October 2021 General Conference
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By Christine Rappleye, Church News
Individual Talk Summaries
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Trust Again’
- Bishop L. Todd Budge: ‘Giving Holiness to the Lord’
- Elder Anthony D. Perkins: ‘Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God’
- Elder Michael A. Dunn: ‘One Percent Better’
- Elder Sean Douglas: ‘Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ’
- Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr.: ‘Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ’
- Elder Alvin F. Meredith III: ‘Look Down the Road’
- Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable’
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Make Time for the Lord’
Watch the full Sunday afternoon session now.
President Russell M. Nelson announced the locations for 13 temples at the end of the Sunday afternoon session of 191st Semiannual General Conference and one temple to undergo reconstruction.
This announcement followed his plea for people to make time for the Lord by doing those things to allow the companionship of the Holy Ghost, focusing on Jesus Christ and attending and serving in the temple.
“We have been given our charge for the next six months. Now, the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt?”
The Sunday afternoon session concluded the October 2021 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and marked a return to the Conference Center auditorium. The session’s speakers included four of the General Authority Seventies sustained in April, and several shared ways to look to the Savior and weather life’s storms.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles opened the session by sharing that through God, one can find faith, courage, wisdom, discernment and trust.
“Likewise, He asks us to keep the light on for each other, to be more forgiving and less judgmental of ourselves and each other, so His Church can be a place we feel at home, whether we are coming for the first time or returning.”
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles focused on reestablishing the revealed name of the Church — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He shared his appreciation for those who have adjusted to use the full name of the Church and shared the efforts and changes made since President Nelson’s announcement in 2018.
Members generously donated to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. He also explored how sacrifice is more than simply “giving up” things — it’s a process of becoming holy and coming to know God.
Elder Anthony D. Perkins, General Authority Seventy, pointed that everyone will face trials and suffer in life, there is hope found in the gospel. He offered several principles of hope.
Just as physical hurricanes are governed by natural laws, finding joy in life’s spiritual hurricanes are governed by divine laws and happens when people keep the commandments, said Elder Sean Douglas, a General Authority Seventy, who lived in Texas near the Gulf Coast when Hurricane Harvey struck.
Rather than looking at large changes, doing a little better each day in one thing can help a person improve over time, said Elder Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy, who noted this one percent principle can apply to many areas of the gospel.
Using his own experiences and others in the Philippines, Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr., a General Authority Seventy, shared the blessings of living and obeying the principles and ordinances of the gospel.
Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, a General Authority Seventy, challenged Latter-day Saints to remain focused on the matters of eternity by becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. He offered three lessons: focus on Christ, beware of distractions and that people can be rescued.
The music was performed live by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the songs were “Glory to God on High,” “I’ll Follow Him in Faith,” “Sing We Now at Parting” “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” “Rejoice the Lord is King” was the congregational hymn.
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, conducted the session. Elder Matthew S. Holland and Elder Kelly R. Johnson, both General Authority Seventies, offered the prayers.
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
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