Elder Ballard speaks of finding peace
Elder M. Russell Ballard centered on peace during his Sunday afternoon Conference talk. He then emphasized that only complete repentance brings peace from sin, and that it only comes to us as we follow the light of Christ.
Elder Walker: Thankful for the church
Newly-called General Authority Elder William R. Walker bore his testimony during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference.
Elder Lund speaks about his new call
Elder Gerald N. Lund of the Quorum of the Seventy spoke of his new call to serve in the Quorum of the Seventy.
Elder Amado: Five ways to draw closer to God
Elder Carlos H. Amado, of the Quorum of the Seventy outlined five principles that he said can help one come closer to God as the prophet Joseph Smith did.
Elder Nelson: Build a firm foundation
Elder Russell M. Nelson spoke of the firm foundation of the Church, and of the strong foundations each of us must build in our lives.
Prayer, service emphasized at Sunday morning session
The Sunday morning session of general conference reminded members to strengthen themselves and uplift others through praying diligently and walking in faith and light.
Elder Hales: Walk in the light
Elder Robert D. Hales spoke about how important it is to have light in our lives. He drew parallels about the Olympics and the "light within."
Bishop Edgley: Tribulation is for our good
Bishop Richard C. Edgley spoke of the importance of trials and tribulations and how through them, we can access the power of the Atonement.
Elder Holland: Have charity, not envy, toward each other
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that we must not be envious of others and that we must realize that God loves every one of his children.
President Faust: The Power of Prayer
President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency, taught the congregation about the correct pattern of prayer, the appropriate times to pray, and the miracles that can happen if we pray with sincere faith.
Elder Banks: Maintain course through life
Elder Ben B. Banks of the Quorum of the Seventy paralleled a 225-mile biking trip to the road of life and taught those attending the Priesthood session about maintaining their course.
Recap of Saturday afternoon session
The announcement of a new General Relief Society Presidency, yearly statistics, and talks urging church members to become more converted, embodied the Saturday Afternoon session of General Conference.
Elder Eyring: Be a true friend
Elder Henry B. Eyring, of the Quorum of the Twelve, urged all church members to be a true friend.
Elder Scott: True conversion brings happiness
Elder Richard G. Scott said true conversion is not always easy, but in order to find true happiness people must make the changes that will bring conversion.
Overview of Saturday morning session
The 172nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began Saturday morning with talks about wedges, nets and the youth of the world.
Elder Tingey: Paying tithing is a blessing
Paying tithing and teaching children to pay tithing will prepare families to make and keep temple covenants, and open the windows of heaven on the faithful.
President Monson speaks of forgiveness
President Thomas S. Monson used an allegory of an old metal wedge left in a tree to teach the importance of forgiveness, and the importance of loving one another.
Elder Wirthlin issues call to 'leave our nets'
"That each of us may hear the call of the loving master, and straightway leave our nets and follow him, is my earnest prayer," said Joseph B. Wirthlin, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
President Hinckley speaks about the Olympics
President Hinckley read from news articles printed about the Church during the Olympics and said the majority of coverage was accurate and positive.
Communication challenge conquered for conference
Four-hundred translators helped assist in the interpreting effort of General Conference; conference will be available in 52 languages. To view summaries and video clips of conference click on the features section.
Newell gains recognition through voice
Meet the man behind Music and the Spoken Word. Through church broadcasting, Lloyd Newell has been one of the most familiar voices in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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