October 2010Saturday Morning SessionSaturday Morning SessionThomas S. MonsonAs We Meet Together AgainMissionary service is a priesthood duty—an obligation the Lord expects of us who have been given so very much.Jeffrey R. HollandBecause of Your FaithMy thanks to all you wonderful members of the Church … for proving every day of your life that the pure love of Christ “never faileth.”Rosemary M. WixomStay on the PathAs we hold on to our children and follow the Savior’s lead, we will all return to our heavenly home and be safe in our Heavenly Father’s arms.Claudio R. M. CostaObedience to the ProphetsWhat a great blessing it is to have prophets in our day!David M. McConkieGospel Learning and TeachingWhat matters most is the attitude or spirit by which the teacher teaches.D. Todd ChristoffersonReflections on a Consecrated LifeTrue success in this life comes in consecrating our lives—that is, our time and choices—to God’s purposes.Dieter F. UchtdorfOf Things That Matter MostIf life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.Saturday Afternoon SessionSaturday Afternoon SessionHenry B. EyringThe Sustaining of Church OfficersIt is proposed that we sustain Thomas Spencer Monson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Henry Bennion Eyring as First Counselor in the First Presidency; and Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf as Second Counselor in the First Presidency.Robert D. HalesAgency: Essential to the Plan of LifeWhenever we choose to come unto Christ, take His name upon us, and follow His servants, we progress along the path to eternal life.Quentin L. CookLet There Be Light!In our increasingly unrighteous world, it is essential that values based on religious belief be part of the public discourse.Richard C. EdgleyFaith—the Choice is YoursChoose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism.Kevin R. DuncanOur Very SurvivalMay we have the wisdom to trust in and follow the counsel of the living prophets and apostles.Gerrit W. GongTemple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of FamilyAn eternal perspective of gospel conversion and temple covenants can help us see rich blessings in each generation of our forever families.Neil L. AndersenNever Leave HimAs you choose not to be offended or ashamed, you will feel His love and approval. You will know that you are becoming more like Him.Richard G. ScottThe Transforming Power of Faith and CharacterA consistent, righteous life produces an inner power and strength that can be permanently resistant to the eroding influence of sin and transgression.Priesthood SessionPriesthood SessionRussell M. NelsonBe Thou an Example of the BelieversWhether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the believers in Jesus Christ.Patrick Kearon“Come unto Me with Full Purpose of Heart, and I Shall Heal You”Our Savior is the Prince of Peace, the Great Healer, the only One who can truly cleanse us from the sting of sin.Juan A. UcedaHe Teaches Us to Put Off the Natural ManI bear witness of the reality and power of the Savior’s Atonement to cleanse, purify, and make us and our homes holy.Dieter F. UchtdorfPride and the PriesthoodPride is a switch that turns off priesthood power. Humility is a switch that turns it on.Henry B. EyringServe with the SpiritLet us do whatever is required to qualify for the Holy Ghost as our companion.Thomas S. MonsonThe Three Rs of ChoiceEach of us has come to this earth with all the tools necessary to make correct choices.Sunday Morning SessionSunday Morning SessionHenry B. EyringTrust in God, Then Go and DoYou show your trust in Him when you listen with the intent to learn and repent and then you go and do whatever He asks.Boyd K. PackerCleansing the Inner VesselNowhere are the generosity and the kindness and mercy of God more manifest than in repentance.Jay E. JensenThe Holy Ghost and RevelationThe Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, and with the Father and the Son, He knows all things.Mary N. CookBe an Example of the BelieversI would like to invite you to “be … an example of the believers … in faith [and] in purity.”Dallin H. OaksTwo Lines of CommunicationWe must use both the personal line and the priesthood line in proper balance to achieve the growth that is the purpose of mortal life.Thomas S. MonsonThe Divine Gift of GratitudeA grateful heart … comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives.Sunday Afternoon SessionSunday Afternoon SessionL. Tom PerryThe Priesthood of AaronThe priesthood you bear is a special gift, for the giver is the Lord Himself. Use it, magnify it, and live worthy of it.David A. BednarReceive the Holy GhostThese four words—“Receive the Holy Ghost”—are not a passive pronouncement; rather, they constitute a priesthood injunction—an authoritative admonition to act and not simply to be acted upon.Larry R. LawrenceCourageous ParentingWhat the world really needs is courageous parenting from mothers and fathers who are not afraid to speak up and take a stand.Per G. MalmRest unto Your SoulsTo find rest unto our souls includes peace of mind and heart, which is the result of learning and following the doctrine of Christ.Jairo MazzagardiAvoiding the Trap of SinStay strong and make good choices that will allow you to eat the fruit of the tree of life.Mervyn B. ArnoldWhat Have You Done with My Name?Someday each one of us will have to account to our Savior, Jesus Christ, for what we have done with His name.M. Russell BallardO That Cunning Plan of the Evil OneThere is hope for the addicted, and this hope comes through the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ.Thomas S. MonsonTill We Meet AgainEndure to the end we must, for our goal is eternal life in the presence of our Father in Heaven.General Relief Society MeetingGeneral Relief Society MeetingJulie B. BeckDaughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief SocietyStudying the history of Relief Society gives definition and expression to who we are as disciples and followers of our Savior, Jesus Christ.Silvia H. AllredSteadfast and ImmovableIf we are faithful and endure to the end, we will receive all of Heavenly Father’s blessings, even eternal life and exaltation.Barbara ThompsonAnd of Some Have Compassion, Making a DifferenceThe beauty of visiting teaching is seeing lives changed, tears wiped away, testimonies growing, people loved, families strengthened.Thomas S. MonsonCharity Never FailethRather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.