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Elder David A. Bednar used this beloved hymn to teach: I witness that fidelity to the covenants and ordinances of the Savior’s restored gospel enables us to press on in the work of the Lord, to hold fast to Him as the Word of God, and to heed not the allurements of the adversary.
Let us all press on
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught: Please, come find your_____, all your generations, and bring them home.
Family
This person taught: Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves more than just hoping or believing. It calls for effort, movement, and commitment. It requires that we do something, being “doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
Sister Rebecca L. Craven
Elder Ronald A.Rasband challenged: I invite you to champion the cause of _____________. It is an expression of the God-given principle of agency.
Religious Freedom
The number of new temples President Russell M. Nelson announced (bringing the number of temples he’s announced since being the Prophet to 100) after declaring: I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple. Your time there brings blessings for eternity.
17
This person taught: When the storms in life come, you can be steady because you are standing on the rock of your faith in Jesus Christ.
President Henry B. Eyring
The three questions Elder Quentin L. Cook determined needed to be answered to decide whether to serve a mission:
Is Jesus Christ divine?
Is the Book of Mormon the word of God?
Is Joseph Smith the Prophet of the Restoration?
The speaker who gave the introductory message from the First Presidency at the start of the Women’s Session that declared: The gospel of Jesus Christ does not change. Gospel doctrine does not change. Our personal covenants do not change. But over the years, the meetings we hold to communicate our messages do change and very likely will continue to change over the years.
President Dallin H. Oaks
Elder Gary E. Stevenson asked us to consider ways we can do these three things to share the Gospel:
1. Love as Christ loved.
2. Share
3. Invite
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf used to these two activities to teach: Similar principles apply when it comes to finding balance in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. How to distribute your time and energy among your many important tasks will vary from person to person and from one season of life to another. But our common overall objective is to follow the Way of our Master, Jesus Christ, and return to the presence of our beloved Father in Heaven. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.
Riding a bicycle and flying a plane
These two people taught:“Today I reaffirm strongly that the Lord has askedeveryworthy,able young man to prepare for and serve a mission. For Latter-day Saint young men, missionary service is a priesthoodresponsibility. You young men have been reserved for this timewhen the promised gathering of Israel is taking place. As youserve missions, you play a pivotal role in this unprecedentedevent!”
and
“As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I now call upon youngmen-and those young women who desire to serve a mission-tobegin right now to talk with your parents about serving amission.”
-President Russell M. Nelson
-President M. Russell Ballard
The women called and sustained as the new General Relief Society President and the new General Primary President.
President Camille N. Johnson
President Susan H. Porter
President Jean B. Bingham used this activity to teach: With Jesus Christ as our anchor and perfect partner, we are assured of His loving strength in trial and of eventual deliverance through Him.
Rappelling
Sister Amy W. Wright used this parable to teach: Unburdening our hearts through forgiveness isn’t always easy, but through the enabling power of Jesus Christ, it is possible.
The Savior’s parable of the Prodigal Son
This person taught: When we truly are in awe of Jesus Christ and His gospel, we are happier, we have more enthusiasm for God’s work, and we recognize the Lord’s hand in all things.
Elder Ulisses Soares
Elder Neil L. Andersen taught:___________ are not passive; they are persuasive the Savior’s way.
Peacemakers
This person taught: You can survive. You have in fact already been rescued; you have already been saved—by the One who has suffered the very torment you are suffering and endured the very agony you are enduring...Jesus has overcome the abuses of this world to give you power to not only survive but one day, through Him, to overcome and even conquer—to completely rise above the pain, the misery, the anguish, and see them replaced by peace.
Elder Patrick Kearon
The three things President Susan H. Porter used to teach: Even in very small amounts , each affects everything around them. The Savior invites us to use His power to be as____,______, and _____.
Salt
Leaven
Light
This person counseled and promised: We ought not to think of God’s plan as a cosmic vending machine where we (i)select a desired blessing, (ii) insert the required sum of good works, and (iii)the order is promptly delivered. God will indeed honor His covenants and promises to each of us. We need not worry about that.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
President Dallin H. Oaks taught: The ___________ we receive in the Final Judgment is determined by the laws we choose to abide in our Heavenly Father’s loving plan.
Kingdom of Glory
President Russell M. Nelson taught: As followers of Jesus Christ, we plead with leaders of nations to find peaceful resolutions to their differences. We call upon people everywhere to pray for those in need, to do what they can to help the distressed, and to seek the Lord’s help in ending any major conflicts...____________ violates everything the Savior stood for and taught.
Contention
This person declared: We must commit ourselves fully to that gift of life and run to the aid of those who are at risk of giving up this sacred gift. Leaders, advisors, friends, family—watch for signs of depression, despair, or anything hinting of self-harm. Offer your help. Listen. Make some kind of intervention as appropriate. To any of our youth out there who are struggling, whatever your concerns or difficulties, death by suicide is manifestly not the answer. It will not relieve the pain you are feeling or that you think you are causing... Talk to someone. Ask for help...You are stronger than you think. Help is available, from others and especially from God. You are loved and valued and needed. We need you! “Fear not: believe only.”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
The four truths from the Young Women theme taught by Elder Dale G. Renlund that apply to all God’s children:
1. You are a beloved daughter.
2. We have heavenly parents-a father and a mother.
3.We have a divine nature.
4. We have an eternal destiny
President Russell M. Nelson invited us to take these five specific actions to maintain positive spiritual momentum
1. Get on the covenant path and stay there.
2. Discover the joy of daily repentance.
3. Learn about God and the way He works.
4. Seek and expect miracles.
5. End conflict in your personal life.
President Russell M. Nelson declared: The adversary never sleeps. There will always be opposition to the truth. I repeat my urging from this morning to do those things that will increase your_______ ______ ______... that will keep you moving forward through whatever challenges and opportunities come.
Positive Spiritual Momentum