General Conference - Sunday Afternoon Session

Conducting: Henry B. Eyring, First Presidency


Tabernacle Choir: Praise to the Man


Prayer: Kevin R. Duncan, Seventy


Tabernacle Choir: The Daydawn is Breaking


Elder Dallin H. Oaks, First Presidency
A divine plan to enable all to return to Him. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is central to Heavenly Father's plan. We saw the end from the beginning and chose His plan. The power of the Atonement: 1) We can be cleansed of sins. 2) Christ took upon all mortal infirmities. We can bear them as a result. 3) The Savior revokes the finality of death and gives us the assurance that all will be resurrected. The opportunity to be with our family eternally. 4) Our progress does not conclude with mortality. The power to create life is the biggest power given to humankind by God. 


Elder Quentin L. Cook, Quorum of the Twelve
Had a revelation that Elder Holland would be called to the Quorum of the Twelve. He had been Elder Holland's senior companion. At the time of the call, Elder Cook was a Regional Representative. All the standard works contain the mind and the will of the Lord for us. The seminal role of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of the Father and The Son and their missions. 


Elder Ricardo P. Gimenez, Seventy
Firefighter in Santiago, Chile. The time will come for each of us when we will face unexpected challenges. There is only one refuge from the storm, one provided by Heavenly Father - Jesus Christ. Suffering is universal. How we react to it is individual. With His stripes we are healed. 


Tabernacle Choir: I Know that My Redeemer Lives


Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve
The Church is structured to help us practice the principles of discipleship. Come and join us, serve with us. There is a place in God's Church for all of His children. There is no threshold for membership. God does not show favoritism. He knows your heart. We learn through repenting from our mistakes. God uses the weak and the plain to bring about His purposes. You don't have to be perfect; you only have to have a desire to serve Him.


Elder L. Whitney Clayton, Seventy
Transform our homes through scripture study.As we continue in faith, the Lord gradually changes us. A home can be a refuge from the storms in life. 


D. Todd Christofferson
Love, example, and use of Book of Mormon will help others accept the invitation to join us. Story of a young man trying to burn the Book of Mormon and hearing a voice say, "Go to your room and read my book." He did and converted. 


President Russell M. Nelson
Sum up of the things announced during this conference. Hear Him! Promised decreased fear with increased faith. I can still draw upon the power of my endowment despite the fact that all temples are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New temples: 8 new! Argentina, Tallahassee, Florida, Demo of Congo, Pittsburgh, Nigeria, Utah, Dubai, Shanghai, China. Conferred an Apostolic blessing: peace, desire to repent and become like Him, to know Joseph Smith is a prophet, blessing of healing consistent with the will of the Lord.


Tabernacle Choir: WeThank Thee, Oh, God, for a Prophet


Prayer: Elder Lynn G. Robbins, Seventy

General Conference Saturday Night Session

Special session for members aged 11 and older.


Conducting: Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve


Tabernacle Choir: Let Zion in her Beauty Rise


Prayer: Kyle S. McKay


Tabernacle Choir: Lead Kindly Light


Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Quorum of the Twelve
Begin at the beginning, grow and improve and become like the Savior. Palm Sunday. Jesus entered Jerusalem in a way that the Jews would recognize who He was based on prophecy. Some Jews set a place for Elijah during Passover. Passover celebrates the liberation of Israel after 400 years of bondage. Represents Christ overcoming death. (Blood of lamb daubed on lintels.) Today we celebrate resurrection and restoration. "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hand." Line upon line, kindness upon kindness.


Laudy R. Kaouk, YW from Slate Ward
Youngest of eight children, only one left at home. That has been hard. Received a blessing from her father. The ordinances of the priesthood bless out lives. Patriarchal blessings help us to see our potential and God's plan for me. They are a Liahona for ourselves.


Enzo S. Petelo, YM from ? 
Full blessings of the atonement come through the priesthood. DC 135 - blessings to youth. It can be tough to follow and do, but there is strength in interacting with other priesthood holders. Follow Nephi's example to go and do.


Sr. Jean B. Bingham, General Relief Society President
Roles of men and women are different. Not competitive, but complementary. Unity is necessary to work together in this work, but it doesn't always happen. We have to work at it. Work together. Women are essential partners in the work of salvation.


Tabernacle Choir & Congregation: I am a Child of God


Elder Henry B. Eyring, Quorum of the Twelve
Dedication of Kirtland temple, recounting of those who appeared from heaven. The power of the Lord to lead His people in His work. Things were and are done in order. DC 110. When we work to solve one gospel problem, we open the door for more revelation and progress. Line upon line, precept upon precept. Sacrifice often brings continued blessings that we did not foresee. He invites us to the work and joins us in it. He has a plan.


Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve
The priesthood is a divine authority held in trust to be used as God needs. Should not refer to men as "the priesthood." Call them "priesthood holders." The priesthood is used to perpetuate family relationships into the eternities. Priesthood ordinances are available to men and women alike. The priesthood is exercised under the direction of priesthood leaders. Moses, Elias, and Elijah restored the keys to this dispensation. Look to the fruits.


President Russell M. Nelson, Prophet
Restoration began 200 years ago. 16 million members now. We accomplish much good around the globe. This is not the church of Joseph Smith or of Mormon. It is the Church of Jesus Christ. We now use the correct name of the Church. New symbol for the Church. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday and we enter Easter week. Put our faith into action. Doctrine of fasting is ancient and has been practiced by the earliest prophets. Calling for another worldwide fast. Fast, pray, and unite our faith and pray for relief from this global pandemic on Good Friday, April 10. Caregivers protected, the economy strengthened, and life to return to normal. Pleas for healing throughout the world.


Tabernacle Choir: Hark, All Ye Nations


Prayer: Sr. Kristina B. Franco, Primary Counselor

General Conference: Saturday Afternoon Session

Conducting: President Henry B. Eyring


Tabernacle Choir: High on a Mountain Top


Prayer:


Dallin H. Oakes, presentation of names of General Authorities, officers, etc. for sustaining.


Audit report by Kevin R. Jergenson


Tabernacle Choir: As I Search the Holy Scriptures


Elder Ulisses Soares, Quorum of the Twelve
The restoration is a miraculous process. The bringing forth of the Book of Mormon began long before  it came forth. Joseph was directed to the plates by an angel unlike other archaeological discoveries. Attempts were made to steal the plates from him. When Elder Soares studied the Book of Mormon to know if it was true, he felt a warm feeling spread all over him. It turned into knowledge, took root in his heart, and is his keystone that sustains his faith in Christ.


John A. McCune, Seventy
Got to hold a page from the original Book of Mormon manuscript, the one that has 1 Nephi 3:7 on it.  Son fell while long boarding and sustained a life threatening brain injury. Family knelt to pray, didn't know if he would live. (They were all on a mission.) Two month recovery and challenges remain. Witnessed a miracle. Come unto Christ - when we make covenants with Him, we become His. Our ability to help others come unto Christ will come largely from our example of living a Christ-like life. Lehi did not leave the tree of life; he stayed there and invited his family to come there.


Gerald Causse, Presiding Bishop
The Living Christ statue (like the one on the player piano) was unusual for the time period when most artists depicted a suffering Christ. This one depicts him as the living Christ. Plain and precious truths resound through the Book of Mormon. There is no pain or anguish that Christ did not suffer for us. Receive essential ordinances and keep sacred covenants. Qualify to live with God and inherit all that He has for us. He died for each one of us personally as though I was the only person on the earth. The process of sanctification makes you a different person, patterned after the Savior.


Tabernacle Choir: Rejoice, the Lord is King


Elder Dale E. Rendlund, Quorum of the Twelve
A grandfather received his grandson's heart in a heart transplant after the boy was killed by a train. Deliverance in our afflictions. Deliverance helps us come to know God. What does it take for us to be drawn to the Father? Christ stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, purify, and sanctify us.  This should give us a new heart and prompt us to follow Heavenly Father.  Seek to align our will to His.  Remember every day the great things that have been done for me and bind myself to them.



Benjamin M. Z. Tai, Seventy
Christ is the master healer. Burmese priesthood leader had no Book of Mormon in his native language so he used a children's Book of Mormon and translated it into his own language. He felt the spirit and knew it was true. Being true to the gospel is the essence of testimony. Immerse yourself daily in the Book of Mormon.



Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Quorum of the Twelve
History of building the Salt Lake Temple. He presided over an assessment of the Salt Lake Temple to see if it met modern standards for seismic activity. Recommended an upgrade for seismic safety.  Using base isolation technology. This structurally strengthens the temple even when the grounds around it are moving in an earthquake. How could this inspire us to undergo our own restructuring and upgrading? What does my foundation look like? What are my spiritual cornerstones?


Tabernacle Choir: Redeemer of Israel


Prayer: