Elder David A Bednar

Elder Packer – Spiritual Crocodiles

Lessons from watching two cheetahs. Hunting topis.

1. Beware of evil’s beguiling disguises…The cheetahs’ coat makes them almost invisible…Each of us needs to be aware of beguiling bad that pretends to be good….

2. Stay awake and be alert. ..Constant vigilance is required to counteract complacency and casualness. We need to stay awake and be alert to the promptings of the Holy Ghost and also to the signals that come from the watchmen on the towers….The Holy Ghost can increase our capacity to look and listen…

3. Understand the intent of the enemy. Satan is the enemy of righteous and those who seek to do the will of God. ..The adversary works relentlessly to attack the elements of the Father’s plan he hates the most…Lucifer seeks to frustrate our spiritual progression by temting us to use our bodies improperly…He attacks us through our appetites….Understanding the intent of an enemy is vital…If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.

Some of the greatest instructions we can ever receive…will originate in our own ordinary experiences…

Elder Ruben V Alliud

Jesus Christ himself is the Lord of lost things.

In the end nothing is truly lost to him.

(At 15 Uncle invited him to go to USA.) 200 copies of Book of Mormon in their library. Moroni’s promise. Came to know that the Book of Mormon was true.

Interviewed by mother on return to Argentina.

Invitation to allow the power of the truth of the Book of Mormon to find us.

President Russell M Nelson

Changes in policy as to who may act as witnesses.

In each ward the Lord’s youth battalion is led by the Bishop.

Adjustments to be made.

Elder Quentin L Cook

Our youth live in an exciting but also in a challenging time.

Organisational changes to make youth a greater focus for our bishoprics.

These efforts, together will those announced during the last two years, are not isolated changes. Each of the adjustments is an integral part of an interlocking pattern to bless the Saints and prepare them to meet God.

To strengthen AP quorums and quorum presidencies.

YM presidencies at the ward level will be discontinued. Capable YM advisors will be called.

A YW leader may be best placed to fulfil the needs of a young woman.

Ward YW presidencies will now report directly to the Bishop.

At General and Stake level we will continue to have YM and YW presidencies. The Stake YM President will be a high councillor.

Another high councillor will serve as the Stake Sunday School President.

To begin as soon as ready but should begin by 1 January.

I promise and testify that these comprehensive adjustments, under the direction of an inspired president and prophet, Russell M. Nelson, will empower and strengthen every member of the Church.

Mark L Pace

Challenges in constructing foundation of Winnipeg temple.

Come, Follow Me.

(Missed most of this talk while trying to digest Elder Cook’s remarks!)

We are each responsible for our individual growth.

Elder L Todd Budge

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.”

The journey of the brother of Jared can be a metaphor for our journey through life.

Have the difficulties of life ever made it difficult for you to breathe?

The Lord made it clear that ultimately the Jaredites could not make it to the promise land without him.

The Jaredites…had learned to trust in the Lord’s power, goodness and mercy.

Trusting God may not always feel safe at first, but joy follows.

We can take comfort in knowing that God in his infinite goodness is always blowing us towards home.

We can have the assurance that God never does cease to blow us towards our heavenly home.

Trusting in the Lord includes trusting in his timing.

If we are faithful in keeping our covenants we too will one day arrive safely home.

Jesus is the Christ, he is the source of all joy.

Elder Jorge M Alvarado

No matter the obstacles we face in life we can trust that God will prepare a way forward if we have faith.

Understanding the why of the gospel of Jesus Christ can also help us to strengthen our faith.

Listen to the counsel of living prophets.

Elder Ronald A Rasband

How important to you is it to keep your word?

Our Saviour Jesus Christ is our great exemplar in making and keeping promises and covenants.

Is your word your bond?

2020 Youth theme -To go and do

A covenant is a two way promise between us and the Lord.

Our daily thoughts and actions both large and small reflect our commitment to Him.

Do we stand by our promises and covenants or are they half-hearted commitments casually taken and easily broken?

D&C 82:10

Our covenants bind us to Him and give us godly power.

When we keep promised to each other we are more likely to keep promises to the Lord.

We made a promise to gather Israel on both sides of the veil.

Consider the promises you make with the Lord and with others with great integrity.