May 2009

Contents
Conference Summary for the 179th Annual General Conference
Welcome to Conference
Thomas S. Monson
Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually
Robert D. Hales
Respect and Reverence
Margaret S. Lifferth
Revealed Quorum Principles
Michael A. Neider
Finding Strength in Challenging Times!
Allan F. Packer
The Power of Covenants
D. Todd Christofferson
Adversity
Henry B. Eyring
The Sustaining of Church Officers
Church Auditing Department Report, 2008
Statistical Report, 2008
Learning the Lessons of the Past
M. Russell Ballard
Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children
Quentin L. Cook
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Kevin W. Pearson
Faith in Adversity
Rafael E. Pino
Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need
Richard G. Scott
Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers
Russell M. Nelson
Counsel to Young Men
Boyd K. Packer
This Is Your Phone Call
Richard C. Edgley
Priesthood Responsibilities
Claudio R. M. Costa
We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Man Down!”
Henry B. Eyring
Be Your Best Self
Thomas S. Monson
The Way of the Disciple
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Come unto Him
Neil L. Andersen
Get On with Our Lives
Steven E. Snow
His Arm Is Sufficient
Barbara Thompson
None Were with Him
Jeffrey R. Holland
Be of Good Cheer
Thomas S. Monson
Unselfish Service
Dallin H. Oaks
Honorably Hold a Name and Standing
David A. Bednar
Sacred Homes, Sacred Temples
Gary E. Stevenson
Gifts to Help Us Navigate Our Life
José A. Teixeira
His Servants, the Prophets
F. Michael Watson
“Bring Souls unto Me”
L. Tom Perry
Until We Meet Again
Thomas S. Monson
Be Thou an Example of the Believers
Ann M. Dibb
A Virtuous Life—Step by Step
Mary N. Cook
Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord
Elaine S. Dalton
May You Have Courage
Thomas S. Monson
They Spoke to Us
Conference Story Index
Teachings for Our Time
General Auxiliary Presidencies
News of the Church

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May 2009

Ensign

General Conference Addresses

Elder Neil L. Andersen Called to the Twelve