181st Semi Annual General Conference - Saturday Afternoon Session

Bro. David A. Bednar
Twelve Apostles
Initial instructions to Joseph by Moroni
1. The Book of Mormon
2. the role of Elijah
To seek after our dead - the greatest responsibility is given to us by our Heavenly Father
The "divine nature of the family" is the Holy Ghost's message of the spirit of Elijah
Genealogy is the responsibility of all age groups
Technological aptitude of the Youth is evidence of the Lord training the Youth now to do genealogy (on familysearch)
Testimonies will grow
We will be protected during our youth and the rest of our lives IF we do genealogy
It's more than a name - it's people

Bro. Neil L Anderson
Twelve Apostles
First commandment given to the people on earth - have kids.
"Children is what gave God gave you time for."
No words are sufficient for a righteous father
"It was not the Garden of Eden where Adam & Eve bore children."
Families are central to the Father's plan

Ian S. Ardern
The Seventy
We must use our time wisely
We will be required to account for our time
Prioritize our time - it will lead to procrastination otherwise
Love is spelt T-I-M-E
Poor use of time is idol
Busy v. Productive
We are (should be) masters of ourselves

Carl B Cook
The Seventy
"It is better to look up" -Pres. Monson
Can do - Will do
Have faith to look up and have courage to follow
His leadership is constant
Look up - Step up - Cheer up
"The Lord is my light, then why should I fear?"

LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr.
The Seventy
Redeem is to "buy back"
Less active "come back, repent, do the Lord's work"
My joy by day, my dream by night

D. Todd Christofferson
Twelve Apostles
Repentance should be with joy!
It leads to a better life.
It leads us to God.
It points us to freedom and celebration.
Only through the Atonement
Aspects of Repentance:
1. Invitation is an expression of love. Do not be afraid to repent or call others to repent.
2. Strive to change. No real effort from us is mocking Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (spelling?) Virtue loveth virtue. Steadily improve to live the Celestial Law!
3. Abandon sin - committing to God NOTHING LESS than a covenant to God.
4. Requires a seriousness of purpose. It is sometimes painful. TRUE repentance is not superficial.
a. confess - acknowledge of sorrow, bitter tears, potential despair becomes hope.
b. forsake - repair damage as far as can be done. Then a covenant can be made. Then "my soul is filled with joy." If they do not repent , then they should "suffer as I."
5. What ever cost - it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness. How can bad times be forgotten? Through the morning of forgiveness. "I the Lord will remember them no more."

L. Tom Perry
Twelve Apostles
Members impress non-members the most.
People are curious of us.
We should be good examples - share who we are.
Be bold of our declaration of Christ.
We need to have a love for God and all others.
"Walk by Faith"
1. Love others
2. Righteous examples to others
3. Speak up about the church. It is better for others to ask then us to tell. Be clear in what you say. Do not be contemptuous. Use the Internet to share religious light. Do not hesitate. Communicate honestly and directly. The Lord will provide the Holy Ghost to those who need It. Help others to understand and how to understand
Invitation to share - love will be our companion when sharing the Gospel.