Saturday Morning
This Apostle spoke of the distress his parents endured during World War II and said: “Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. They can refine us. … If we repent, mistakes do not disqualify us. They are part of our progress.”
Who is Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf?
He discussed the loneliness he has felt since his wife passed away and said: "Eternal life isn't based on current marital status."
Who is President M. Russell Ballard?
This former NFL quarterback said: “Our Heavenly Father wants us to love ourselves — not to become prideful or self-centered, but to see ourselves as He sees us.”
Who is Elder S. Gifford Nielsen?
This General Authority, who was at the Bessemer stake conference in 2018, spoke from the Philippines and said: “Sometimes God manifests His love by chastening us. It is a way of reminding us that He loves us and that He knows who we are.”
Who is Elder Taniela B. Wakolo?
This is the number of new temples announced by President Russell M. Nelson.
What is 20?
He told the story of he and his father visiting Paris and said: “[Christ’s] gospel is a gospel of second and third chances, made possible by His atoning sacrifice.”
Who is Elder Gerrit W. Gong?
In a pre-recorded talk, he told the story of a family from Africa that told militants they would keep their covenants with Jesus Christ, even in the face of death.
Who is Elder Thierry K. Mutumbo?
He told the story of being the only deacon in his branch, then moving to Utah and being overwhelmed with the thought of passing the sacrament.
Who is President Henry B. Eyring?
This leader, originally from Brazil, said: “I can assure you that Christ is ever aware of the adversities we experience in mortality.”
Who is Elder Ulisses Soares?
In a talk titled "Why the Covenant Path?", he said: “Another unique aspect of the covenant path is our relationship with Deity. The covenants God offers to His children do more than guide us. They bind us to Him.”
Who is Elder D. Todd Christofferson?
He described a medical study using rabbits and also said: “Clearly, the adversary is using [cyberbullying] to hurt your generation. There is no place for this in your cyberspace, neighborhoods, schools, quorums or classes. Please do all you can to make these places kinder and safer.”
Who is Elder Gary E. Stevenson?
He taught of the evil of abortion and said: “We love and honor the amazing women of this Church. With intelligence and wisdom, you bear the burdens of your family. You love. You serve. You sacrifice. You strengthen faith, minister to those in need and greatly contribute to society.”
Who is Elder Neil L. Andersen?
He spoke primarily to the Bishops and Branch Presidents of the Church and said to the youth, “allow the bishop to be your friend and counselor. … As President Nelson has invited you, please qualify yourself to be part of the Lord’s youth battalion.”
Who is Elder Quentin L. Cook?
This leader from Africa spoke of Elder Holland greeting him with a pat on the cheeks at his first General Authority training meeting and said: “To press toward the mark is to faithfully continue on ‘the straight and narrow path which leads to eternal life’ with our Savior and our Father in Heaven.”
Who is Elder Edward Dube?
He told how a miracle enabled a Face-to-Face broadcast from Goshen, UT, and said: “Miracles, signs and wonders abound among followers of Jesus Christ today, in your lives and in mine.”
Who is Elder Ronald A. Rasband?
He spoke of Teaching in the Savior's Way and said: “‘Come, Follow Me’ is the springboard that helps each of us to dive deeply into the living waters of the doctrine of Christ.”
Who is Jan E. Newman (SS 2nd counselor)?
This Apostle spoke of the Rwandan genocide and said: “When faced with unfairness, we can push ourselves away from God or we can be drawn toward Him for help and support.”
Who is Elder Dale G. Renlund?
While speaking of gathering Israel, he showed a photo of his family, told their conversion story, and said: “Please use your imaginations to increase faith in Christ, not ruin it.”
Who is Ahmad S. Corbitt (YM 1st counselor)?
She spoke of her brother, who died as a child in an earthquake, and said: “I testify that through the redeeming Atonement and glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, broken hearts can be healed, anguish can become peace and distress can become hope.”
Who is Reyna I. Aburto (RS 2nd counselor)?
This leader, who presided over the Bessemer stake conference in 2016, said: “We have been blessed abundantly in this general conference to learn about eternal principles from the Lord’s authorized servants. Now, our individual responsibility is to govern ourselves according to the truths of which they have testified.”
Who is Elder David A. Bednar?
She taught: “We cannot wait for conversion to simply happen to our children.”
Who is Joy D. Jones?
The first speaker in the session, he said: “To any who are tempted to walk or talk or behave ‘as the world giveth,’ so to speak, don’t expect that to lead to peaceful experience; I promise you in the name of the Lord it won’t.”
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland?
He gave four lessons he hopes all will learn from the pandemic and said: “If you know of anyone who is alone, reach out — even if you feel alone, too! … Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone!”
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
He gave five suggestions to increase faith and trust in the Savior and said: "Your growing faith will move… the mountains of misery in your lives."
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
He spoke of the United States constitution and said: “We teach correct principles and leave our members to choose how to prioritize and apply those principles on the issues presented from time to time.”
Who is President Dallin H. Oaks?