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:  

General Conference - Saturday Afternoon Session

Henry B. Eyring, Apostle, conducting

BYU Student Choir: Come, O, Thou King of Kings

Brent H. Nielsson, Seventy, opening prayer

Dallin H. Oaks, sustaining of Church officers

Mark L. Pace, Milton Darocha Camargo, Jan Eric Newman, new Sunday School presidency

Kevin R. Jergesen,  Church Audit

Choir: I Stand All Amazed

1) M. Russel Ballard, Apostle
We can find peace, joy, and happiness despite the troubles in the world. Christ the only Savior, must take upon ourselves His name. Many changes to Church activities made recently but don't lose sight of the spiritual reasons behind these changes. Do things with thanksgiving and cheerful hearts. Keep testimony simple and focused on Christ. Keep things simple - no extra meetings. That will help us find that peace, joy, and happiness. Is having trouble keeping up with President Nelson who is the only Apostle older than he is.

2)  Matthias Held, Seventy
Joined the Church 31 years ago. Moved to Germany as nonmembers. Wife felt that they would receive a message of some sort. Salesmen included. :D Missionaries came and they were baptized ten months later after a very detailed scrutiny. Mosiah 18 was the final prompt to be baptized.  Perspective of truth.

Choir & Congregation: Praise to the Lord

3) Neil L. Anderson, Apostle
Pilate asked Christ if He were the king of the Jews. "What is truth?" Pilate then asked. Eternal truths are absolutely true for everyone. The Holy Ghost helps us know the truth of all things. Family Proclamation. A warning. Contains eternal truths. Our premortal growth influences who we are here. It is okay to have honest questions. Don't walk away from the boundaries the Lord has set. Many of us have lives that don't fit into the Family Proclamation. Have faith, patience, and diligent. Laws of man sometimes move outside the laws of God.

4) Takashi Wada, Seventy
Nephi reminds us to feast upon the words of Christ. Feasting is a celebration of joy, sharing, thanking God, and building relationships. Lehi's dream, fruit filled his soul with exceeding joy. The words of Christ increase our spiritual capacity to receive revelation. In coming days, we will not survive without relying on the gospel (President Nelson). The scriptures help us know who we really are. Lift others through the words of Christ. Mother was baptized two years ago. Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ having a perfect brightness of hope...

5) David P. Homer, Seventy
Near air accident. Multiple voices compete for our attention; vital to listen to the right ones. What is popular is not always right.

Choir: Jesus Once of Humble Birth

6) Jeffrey R. Holland, Apostle
Gentle guidance on improving reverence and on the Savior's sacrifice for us.

Choir: Jesus, Love of My Soul