Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the First Vision.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all music was prerecorded. Only the speakers are present and they are seated apart from each other. (Called "social distancing.")
Conducting: Dallin H. Oaks
Tabernacle Choir: The Morning Breaks
Prayer: Richard J. Maynes
Mormon Tabernacle Choir: It is Well with My Soul
President Russel M. Nelson
Didn't know that this would be happening when he promised it would be a memorable and unforgettable conference or that he would be speaking to an empty auditorium.
"If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." Fill our spiritual storehouses with faith and testimony. Stand in holy places and be not moved. Live so that you can hear the messages that the Lord has for you so that all will be well.
After the Sunday morning session, there will be a global solemn assembly. There will be a hosanna shout. Have a white handkerchief if you have one.
Elder M. Russell Ballard
Told the story of Joseph's birth and early family. Second Great Awakening is what the religious fervor of the time was called and what prompted him to pray. James 1:4. Recounted the First Vision and what Joseph Smith did afterward. Obtained, translated, and published the Book of Mormon. Hyrum was a faithful brother. Sealed his testimony with his brother. Martyrs at Carthage Jail. Joseph sealed his mission and testimony with his own blood. We should always remember the price they paid, along with others who died, that we might have what we have today.
Elder James Rasband
Where would I turn for peace? The truths of the Book of Mormon have the power to heal and succor. Christ's sacrifice fulfills all the demands of justice. The story of Alma the Younger's journey of faith. Glad tidings of great joy. The Savior can mend what we cannot fix, heal what we cannot heal. But, we still need to make the effort, too.
Joy D. Jones, General Primary President
President Nelson taught that it is impossible to measure the affect sisters have had on the Church. It is our turn - we have a divine errand from the Lord that we need to do. Film clip of President Nelson speaking to some Primary kids from the Smith home. The Lord loves effort. He doesn't expect perfection but He does want us to move forward with effort, hard work, and study. Offer up the desires of our hearts to God. He knows each of us by name and has individual roles for us to fulfill. We have divine potential and eternal worth. Learning is integral to progression. Use the Holy Ghost to help us. We have direct access to the power of God through our covenants and the priesthood power.
After Sr. Jones' talk, Emily posted this on our family chat.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Come, Ye Children of the Lord
Elder Neal A. Anderson
I missed most of this talk as our neighbor called me. It's her 45th wedding anniversary and I'd dropped some flowers off at her home earlier.
Elder Douglas E. Holmes, YM Counselor
YM/YW program's purpose is to help the gospel settle deep into the hearts of our youth. We don't find or walk the covenant path alone. To effectively serve others, we must see them as God sees them. We must choose repentance for ourselves, we are not forced. Choose what is right, not simply do what is right. The YM/YW program empowers the youth. Teach them how to lead and then get out of their way.
Tabernacle Choir: Oh, How Lovely was the Morning
President Henry B. Eyring
He will lift us so we can rise to challenges and opportunities. The work we are accomplishing is of vast importance and calls on all the saints' abilities. Joseph Smith is an example as to how to grow in spiritual power. He prayed in faith throughout his ministry to obtain prophetic revelation. We need to practice the same pattern. Always remember Him. (Sacrament prayer.) The answer Joseph Smith received when he first prayed changed the world. Satan tried to thwart that prayer because that prayer was so important. The enemy will try to stop us/keep us from praying. Like Joseph Smith, Enos is a model for praying.
Tabernacle Choir: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Closing Prayer: Michelle Craig, YW Counselor
