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Saturday, April 4, 2020

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