President Oaks teaches the blessings of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ. Third, act in faith. May 6, 2019 One-year waiting period for temple sealings after civil marriage is discontinued. We have been given our charge for the next six months. Ordinances unlock the power of God for your life.12. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. Summary of the Saturday Afternoon Session of the April 2021 General Conference, Summary of the Sunday Afternoon Session of the April 2021 General Conference, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. He leads and guides His Church. Elder Villanueva uses the examples of the Savior, Nephi, and a young missionary to show how we can face adversity with joy and compassion. 1.2. Faith takes work. President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2021 general conference. It takes faith to serve a mission during a pandemic. March 12, 2021 The First Presidency announces modifications to the ongoing Salt Lake Temple renovation, increasing capacity and impacting live sessions; Manti Utah Temple is next for renovation. Sister Cordon teaches that we are children of God and that our eternal purpose is to bring others to Christ. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israel. During the annual priesthood session Saturday evening, President Nelson said that the Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming.. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. To set you on your way, we've created a four-week study guide to help you . If you are not also seeking the Lord through daily prayer and gospel study, you leave yourself vulnerable to philosophies that may be intriguing but are not true. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build 20 new temples throughout the world. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. A nonbeliever might say that faith is for the weak. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. 2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. He urged beneficiaries, and for that matter, the youth in the country, to shun tendencies that seek to promote extremism to disrupt the peace and security in the country. Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants, the Prophet emphasized. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Christofferson teaches that the commandments represent Gods love for us and mark the path of healing, happiness, peace, and joy. Sister Johnson teaches us how we can let the Savior be the author and finisher of our personal narrative by having more faith and letting God prevail in our lives. Elder Renlund teaches that by putting the love of God and our discipleship of Jesus Christ first, we can overcome our differences and find peace. In the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference President Nelson gave us five suggestions to increase our faith and trust. It is not for use by other media. He speaks from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. April 7, 2022 Two new missions in Spain and England are announced. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Deny not the power of God, the prophet Moroni declared, for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men.5 It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives. Elder Nielson teaches that the Savior has the power to heal our hearts and sustain us through our trials as well as heal our bodies. June 14, 2021 The First Presidency and leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced education and humanitarian initiatives as part of an ongoing collaboration between the two organizations. Now, the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt?. This calendar of activities will help you and your family follow his counsel over the next four weeks. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace and revelation.. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort. In the most recent general conference, President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the importance of maintaining spiritual momentum. President Nelson at October General Conference: Let God Prevail, Embrace the Future, Live 'a New Normal' "God does not love one race above another," President Nelson said ,, Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. The 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this past weekend brought people into town from all over the world. Tools. For and with humans, I research, design, and code thoughtful software tools. The Commission on the General Conference has announced new 2021 dates for General Conference following the postponement of the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, exercising faith can seem overwhelming. March 3, 2022 The Church History Departments Missionary Database and Pioneer Database merge into the Church History Biographical Database. May 9, 2018 The Church will end relationship with Boy Scouts of America, announces new activity program for children and youth. The president is the chair of the party's governing body, the New Zealand Council, and presides of its meetings and functions. When the major four-year renovation to the Salt Lake Temple is complete, there will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside that temple, said President Nelson during the Sunday morning session. September 15, 2021 President Nelson launches an Instagram account in Spanish the first Spanish-only social media account by a senior Church leader. ), answered by ! May 11, 2020 The First Presidency encourages reverent art of the Savior in meetinghouses. April 4, 2020 A new Church symbol is introduced. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The following is a summary of what he said. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. President Nelson pleaded with young adults to seek a companion with whom they can be sealed in the temple. President Russell M. Nelson - 5 Highlights for "The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation" . The reward for putting off the natural man is to become a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord (Mosiah 3:19). Elder Gong teaches that the Savior invites us to be good Samaritans who welcome all to His Inn (meaning His Church), where they can find refuge. July 7, 2022 The first Church-endorsed female military chaplain is set apart. November 23, 2022 The Church announces the creation of six new missions five in Africa, including two in Nigeria, and one reinstated in Europe. November 15, 2019 The Church releases new missionary handbook. When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Elder Kyungu teaches about four principles that can help us become better disciples of Jesus Christ. ! (Truly! August 29, 2022 The Church announces that the Kona Hawaii Temple will close in October 2023 for renovation and expansions. I plead with you today to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your lifeeach and every day. Callings Volunteer and Serve Temples Family History. June 30, 2021 The First Presidency revises conditions in which Church officers may perform civil marriages. Truly, faith is the power that enables the unlikely to accomplish the impossible. The conference officially kicked off in Hall H at 5:00 pm CST with the Opening Remarks from our General Chairs . According to him, the implementation of the first phase of the project will see about 1,000 youth benefit. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. President Ballard shares five key principles that can help anyone who is lonely, including those who are single, find hope in Jesus Christ. Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear. Elder Holland teaches us to love God and follow Him completely. Internalize the truth that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to you. See MelvinL. Bashore, H.Dennis Tolley, and the BYU Pioneer Mortality Team, Mortality on the Mormon Trail, 18471868, BYU Studies, vol. With two days of instruction by servants of the Lord, we have been given our charge for the next six months. (see Mosiah 17:720). Even Saints who are otherwise faithful can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylons band. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. The prophet said that faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. He also stressed that increasing faith and trust in God requires effort. Living Life. September 5, 2018 Missionary candidates will receive assignments online instead of in the mail. President Henry B. Eyring (April 2015 GC) ""Come, Follow Me"" President Russell M. Nelson (April 2019 GC) "Your Priesthood Playbook" Elder Gary E. Stevenson (April 2019 GC) "The Faith to Ask and Then to Act" President Henry B. Eyring (October 2021 GC) "The Need for a Church" President Dallin H. Oaks (October 2021 GC) Even Saints who are otherwise the most faithful Saint can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylons band.. Thankfully, even a pandemic has not been able to slow the onward march of His truth. President Nelson opened the October 2021 general conference on Saturday morning by inviting those participating worldwide to listen for three things in each talk: pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ and pure revelation. January 30, 2020 The Church announces new general handbook for all Church leaders and members to replace Handbook 1 and Handbook 2. March 4, 2022 FamilySearch launches the Get Involved experience for reviewing names on records indexed by handwriting-recognition artificial intelligence . August 14, 2020 The First Presidency announces three global Church magazines will replace the current four; Ensign title is retired and New Era renamed. Today I am pleased to announce our plans to build more temples at or near the following locations: Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Tacloban, Philippines; Monrovia, Liberia; Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Antananarivo, Madagascar; Culiacn, Mexico; Vitria, Brazil; La Paz, Bolivia; Santiago West, Chile; Fort Worth, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; Rexburg North, Idaho; Heber Valley, Utah; and reconstruction of the Provo Utah Temple after the Orem Utah Temple is dedicated. To do anything well requires effort. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Eyring presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers for a sustaining vote. Elder Kopischke shares some observations about mental illness, based on some of the trials his own family has gone through. 2021 General Conference, Accessed 10 . I think you will be astounded! September 12, 2022 The Church announces that the Stockholm Sweden Temple will close in 2023 for renovation and expansion. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude, he said, because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. Besides naming new. The more you learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His infinite love, and His strengthening, healing, and redeeming power. Photo by Scott G Winterton, courtesy of Church News. November 20, 2020 President Nelson gives his worldwide message on healing power of gratitude. Write about it. Elder Perkins shares four principles to help those who suffer find hope and joy in Jesus Christ. March 26, 2018 The First Presidency updates guidelines on preventing and responding to abuse. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) It has been four years since Russell M. Nelson became prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Rasband shares seven things of his soulprecious principles that give purpose to his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Would the Saviors Apostles have continued to teach His doctrine after His death, at the peril of their lives, if they had doubted Him?14 Would Joseph and Hyrum Smith have suffered martyrs deaths defending the Restoration of the Lords Church unless they had a sure witness that it was true? President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church, delivers the closing address of the 191st Semiannual General Conference on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3, in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Truly, the blessings of the gospel are for every race, language, and people. May God be with you until we meet again, I pray in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Elder Gong teaches that trust is an act of faith and that as we trust in God and each other, we receive heavens blessings. Your growing faith in Him will move mountainsnot the mountains of rock that beautify the earth but the mountains of misery in your lives. December 17, 2019 The First Presidency releases statement on Church finances. Study with the desire to believe rather than with the hope that you can find a flaw in the fabric of a prophets life or a discrepancy in the scriptures. Elder Bednar teaches that correct gospel principles help us make wise choices and stay on the covenant path. The gospel of Jesus Christ is exactly what is needed in this confused, contentious, and weary world. My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you this Easter morning is to start today to increase your faith. To avoid the inevitable heartbreak that follows, I plead with you today to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your lifeeach and every day. He works miracles today, and He will work miracles tomorrow.19, Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. So, I ask each of you: How firm is your foundation? All rights reserved. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, sister Wendy Nelson, tour the Salt Lake Temple construction site on Saturday, May 22, 2021. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Elder Schmeil teaches that we can become better disciples of Jesus Christ as we ask, act, and study. Youth form the letters FSY on a field during an FSY conference. In seeking how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. Elder Dunn teaches that each effort to repent, no matter how small it may seem, can bring great blessings. All rights reserved. He leads and guides His Church. President Eyring teaches priesthood holders that the purpose for their receiving the priesthood is to bless people on the Lords behalf and in His name, magnifying their callings with love and diligence. Church President Russell M. Nelson and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, are seated on the stand before the Saturday evening session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference on Oct. 2, 2021. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Jesus Christ is our leader. Receiving revelation takes work. 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