Church leaders posted this week about the first-ever 24-hour worldwide youth testimony meeting, focusing on the Savior and the dedication of the Bangkok Thailand Temple.
President Russell M. Nelson posted about the worldwide testimony meeting and shared what Christ help us do. “One of the many things Jesus Christ can give us the strength to do is to get back on the covenant path. To any who have strayed, please come back! We miss you. We need you with us.”
President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women general president, also posted about the worldwide testimony meeting and listed principles shared by President Nelson. She invited youth to share their experiences, “I would love to hear the ideas you come up with of how to make these a part of your life. Sending so much love to each of you.”
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, shared in the description of his post, “like many of you, I found myself uniquely inspired at the conclusion of the October general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@churchofjesuschrist) earlier this month.”
President Oaks posted a video with an invitation to better internalize the messages shared in general conference and grow together as families.
President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society general president, shared of two items she keeps on her desk. “I keep a feeding bowl and slotted spoon on my desk as a reminder of the importance of nutrition for our children. The bowl and spoon are simple, but innovative, ways that teach parents how to improve their children’s health.”
In a video portion of his most recent general conference address, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke of the power the Savior Jesus Christ has in bringing us back to the covenant path.
President Susan H. Porter, Primary general president, with her counselors, Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning, encouraged Primary leaders to use a special resource in planning their fifth-Sunday lessons on Oct. 29.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted about what he shared during his ministry trip in South America. “People of faith have a great deal to contribute to the discussion about what makes a healthy person, a healthy society, and a healthy environment. I shared some thoughts about this last week with a group of more than 50 young adult leaders from across South America.”
Sister Tracy Y. Browning, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, posted a video talking about the lessons contained in the Primary song “This Is My Beloved Son.”
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote about his experience dedicating the Bangkok Thailand Temple. “Temples, no matter where they are, rise above the ways of the world. Every temple in the world stands as a testament to our faith in eternal life and the joy of spending it with our families and our Heavenly Father.”
Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, recounted her families journey of learning from Joseph Smith’s experience with seeing God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. She then asked the question, “What have you learned from Joseph Smith’s experience in the Sacred Grove?”
“Let us always speak with warm and reverent gratitude for God’s work and glory and the merits, mercy, and grace of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice,” Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote.
Speaking on the powerful example of a returned missionary, President Steven J. Lund, Young Men general president, shared the importance of loving all those we interact with.
President Mark L. Pace, Sunday School general president, shared how we can overcome our fears through Christ. “Fear is a natural human emotion, but Jesus invites us to give our fears to Him. He promises to replace them with His power and His love!”
Brother Jan E. Newman, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, shared of his experience speaking at Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, and the miracles he saw there.
“Miracles are real. I invite you to share when the Lord has answered your humble prayers during a time of need.”
