Proclamation
This proclamation was declared 30 years ago to "maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."
What is the The Family: A Proclamation to the World?
During the Saturday Morning session of General Conference the Choir at Temple Square women were dressed in this color.
What is red or pink or magenta?
This speaker compared the importance of hard work, like flying an airplane, with the hard work of becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ when he stated, "Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift, but receiving it is a conscious choice that requires a commitment of all our “might, mind and strength.” It is a practice of every day. Every hour. It takes constant learning and determined commitment."
Who is Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf?
Elder Matthew S. Holland used this great fish story of a boat headed to Tarshish when he stated, "For anyone today feeling like I did then—that you are cast off, sinking in deepest waters, with seaweed wrapped about your head and oceanic mountains crashing all around you—my plea is forsake not your own mercy. You have immediate access to divine help and healing despite your human flaws. This awe-inspiring mercy comes in and through Jesus Christ.
Who is Jonah and the whale?
These Apostles focused their talks on The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
Who are Elder Ronald A. Rasband and President Dallin H. Oaks?
While dressed in this color on Sunday afternoon the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sang, We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet.
What is blue?
This fortune cookie maker spoke on the importance of no one sitting alone with an invitation, "When you come to church, if you see someone alone, will you please say hello and sit with him or her? This may not be your custom. The person may look or speak differently than you. And of course, as a fortune cookie might say, “A journey of gospel friendship and love begins with a first hello and no one sitting alone.”
Who is Elder Gerrit W. Gong?
Elder Kelly R. Johnson talked about shaking cherry trees and how some cherries will not fall no matter how long the tree is shaken. He spoke about this prophet who's "soul hungered, and I did kneel down before my maker...all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high...my faith began to be unshaken in the Lord; and I prayed unto him with many long strugglings."
Who is Enos?
Who is Jesus Christ?
This was the closing song of General Conference, Our useless cares from us to drive; Do this, and joy your hearts will swell- All is well! All is well!
What is Come, Come, Ye Saints?
This Sunday morning speaker reminded us of the story of the blind man who was healed by Jesus Christ with spit and a handful of dirt, very simple and unlikely ingredients. He invited us to consider, "So what if the answers to our prayers come in plain or convoluted ways? Are we willing to persevere, to keep trying to live Christ’s gospel no matter how much spit and clay it takes? It may not always be clear to us what is being done or why, and from time to time, we will all feel a little like the senior sister who said, “Lord, how about a blessing that isn’t in disguise?”
In Elder Ulisses Soarses talk on this virtue shared these thoughts from the Hannah the mother of Samuel the prophet “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” Her song is more than a prayer—it is a self-addressed invitation to act with humility, self-control, and moderation. Hannah reminds us that true spiritual strength is not expressed in impulsive reactions or haughty words but in temperate, thoughtful attitudes aligned with the Lord’s wisdom.
What is temperance?
President Oaks taught about the importance of this when he stated, it "is the ideal place to demonstrate and learn eternal values, such as the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy. It is also the best place to learn other essential lessons of life, such as kindness, forgiveness, self-control, and the value of education and honest work."
What is the family?
Sister Tracy Y. Browning taught that these help write the doctrine of Christ into the soul and prepare us to receive His ordinances. It links the Savior’s doctrine to our memory and that memory to our discipleship in Him. Jesus still wants you for a sunbeam.
What are Primary Songs?
This speaker in the Saturday Evening session stated, "And our new beginning doesn’t just happen once. We tend to think that our baptism is our one shot at a new beginning. It isn’t. We don’t have just one chance. These new beginnings can happen every day! And certainly every week as we eat a small piece of bread and drink a tiny cup of water in remembrance of the gift of our perfect Saviour, who died for the express purpose of giving us as many new beginnings as we need! Jesus gives us as many new beginnings as we need."
Who is Elder Patrick Kearon?
In Elder D. Todd Christofferson's talk who shared the story of a bus crash in Africa that took the lives of 15 individuals headed to a YW's meeting. He shared the story of this prophet who's people need only look at the brass the serpent to be healed from the fiery serpents. He shared, "Of course, the counsel “look to God and live” not only has meaning for us in eternity but also makes all the difference in the character and quality of our mortal lives. Remember the words of young Sister Selebeli in Lesotho already mentioned—“Jesus Christ loves us and is with us, even though our hearts hurt.”
Who is Moses?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband when speaking of The Family: A Proclamation to the World, reminded us of this most important truth which also happens to be the first and most important truth taught in the YW and YM themes.
What is I am beloved daughter or son of God?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints released 11 new additional hymns prior to General Conference, 3 of which were sung during General Conference. Name one of those 11 new hymns. Hint, you may want to go Over the hills and ev'rywhere, to tell people That Jesus Christ is born.
What are:
Who is Sister Andreas Munoz Spannaus, 2nd Counselor in the YW General Presidency?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson taught about peacemaker by referencing this special sermon the Savior gave, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Elder Stevenson stated, "The hearts of today’s rising generation are filled with a testimony of Jesus Christ and a hope for the future. Yet they too ask, “Can I truly become a peacemaker when the world is in commotion, my heart is filled with fear, and peace seems so far away?” The resounding response is once again yes!"
What is the Sermon on the Mount?