April 2008 Saturday Morning Session Saturday Morning Session The Sustaining of Church OfficersBrothers and sisters, President Monson has requested that I now handle the business of the solemn assembly for which we are met. This is an occasion of great significance for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world. Salvation and ExaltationIn God’s eternal plan, salvation is an individual matter; exaltation is a family matter. Special ExperiencesOur personal journey through life provides us with many special experiences that become building blocks of faith and testimony. Righteous TraditionsAre the traditions that we are creating in our families going to make it easier for our children to follow the living prophets? Restoring Faith in the FamilyStable families provide the fabric that holds society together, benefiting all mankind. Concern for the OneJesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet He always had concern for the one. The True and Living ChurchThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, and it lives on. Saturday Afternoon Session Saturday Afternoon Session Church Auditing Department Report, 2007To the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Statistical Report, 2007Brothers and sisters, the First Presidency has issued the following report concerning the growth and activity of the Church as of December 31, 2007. TestimonyKnowledge encourages obedience, and obedience enhances knowledge. Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy GhostWhat has been told to me … can be told to you by the Holy Spirit … according to your obedience and desires. Opening Our HeartsLet us make it a part of our everyday striving to open our hearts to the Spirit. Service, a Divine QualityThose who serve will strive to ennoble, build, and lift their fellowmen. Three Presiding High PriestsWisdom and strength will come to us as we look to the First Presidency as our ideal and our pattern of leadership. To Heal the Shattering Consequences of AbuseThe power of healing is inherent in the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Jesus ChristThe gospel teaches us all we need to know to return to live with our Father in Heaven. Priesthood Session Priesthood Session Give Heed unto the Prophets’ WordsAs the priesthood holders of the Church, it is our solemn responsibility to follow our prophet. And Who Is My Neighbor?We express our deep appreciation to the many individuals … who are the good Samaritans of today. Do You Know Who You Are?Knowing who you are makes you spiritually strong, sound, and steadfast in your priesthood duties. A 12-Year-Old DeaconEach one of us, as sons of God, can fulfill our mission and destiny. A Matter of a Few DegreesThe difference between happiness and misery … often comes down to an error of only a few degrees. Faith and the Oath and Covenant of the PriesthoodGo forward in faith in keeping your covenants with God and so claim the promise He has made to you with an oath. Examples of RighteousnessIt is our duty to live our lives in such a way that we may be examples of righteousness. Sunday Morning Session Sunday Morning Session Faith of Our FatherTrue religion should not originate from what pleases men or the traditions of ancestors, but rather from what pleases God, our Eternal Father. Born AgainSpiritual rebirth originates with faith in Jesus Christ, by whose grace we are changed. The Best InvestmentIf you always pay an honest tithing, the Lord will bless you. It will be the best investment you will ever make. My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the LordDelight in the things of the Lord … will “lift” our hearts and give us cause to “rejoice.” The TwelveFor the Church to be His Church, there must be a Quorum of the Twelve who hold the keys. Looking Back and Moving ForwardTogether we shall move forward doing His work. Sunday Afternoon Session Sunday Afternoon Session “My Words … Never Cease”We invite all to inquire into the wonder of what God has said since biblical times and is saying even now. Ask in FaithMeaningful prayer requires both holy communication and consecrated work. We Will Not Yield, We Cannot YieldLive by your standards. Stand up for what you believe in. The Power of Light and TruthFor us to prosper in these times, spiritual light must burn within us. One among the CrowdLet us quietly and resolutely press forward to the Savior, having faith that He cares about us and has the power to heal and save us. TodayProvided we have so lived Today that we have claim on the Atonement’s cleansing grace, we will live forever with God. A Book with a PromiseI pray that we will continue to use the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ to share the gospel message with family and friends. Daughters of GodThere is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood. Abundantly BlessedOur testimonies have been strengthened. I believe we are all the more determined to live the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. General Young Women Meeting General Young Women Meeting Stand as a WitnessYou … can stand as a witness of God by nurturing a spirit of faith, love, peace, and testimony in your homes now. At All Times, in All Things, and in All PlacesAs you stand as a witness, obey the commandments, and press forward with “a steadfastness in Christ,” you will never be alone. Anchors of TestimonyStrengthen your faith by following this pattern of prayer, study, and obedience to the commandments. Walk in the LightYou make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.