General Conference - Saturday April 6, 2013

Dear READER,


I just love General Conference. I love being spiritually fed by the Spirit and hearing the words of the Lord through his servants. The sessions were wonderful today. Here are some of the notes I took. I can't wait for the Conference issue of the ensign to come out so I can study more in depth each talk. Hope you enjoy.


Yours Turly

Jenessa



Saturday - Morning Session

Song: Redeemer of Israel
Song: In hymns of Praise

• Humbly bow before our Kind for ever more
• Exsalt the name of the Lord with load acclaim

President Thomas S. Monson

• Two new temples were announced 1. Rio de Jenero, Brazil and 2. Ceder City Utah
• 65,634 full-time missionaries are out serving. 20,000 more have mission calls, and 6,000 are working on getting their papers in. How amazing the work of the Lord is
• 58 new missions.....Please NOTE he said new mission, that's plus the however many we already had out there.
• Contribute to the General Missionary funds of the Church. I believe every return Missionary should be contributing to this fund.

Song: Hark all Ye Nations

• Truth is restored once more
• Chosen by God (we are chosen to do the work of the Lord)
• The gospel lights every land today (Every Land)

President Boyd K. Paker

• When I was young I wasn't 68
• We are meant to age because with it comes an understanding of the truth
• We have no greater friend then the Savior (He is our friend)
• We need to protect our homes and families
• We find safety in living up to our covenants
• If ye are prepared ye need not fear
• Faith is a real power, not just an expression
• You will do no greater work then that in your own home
• Teach your families about the Holy Ghost & the Atonement
• Everyone is accountable for their own sins
• All are born with the light of Christ. How we use that light is part of the test of mortality
• We need to be prepared and ready for revelation (once again I got the call to go to the temple)
• Learn to receive and act on inspiration and revelation (I want to do better at this because I know there are thing I probably miss and lives I could have helped but I was to busy doing other things)
• I KNOW he lives (President Paker Knows that the Lord lives he left no doubt of that)

Brother Dean M. Davies

• Be built on a firm foundation
• The foundation we should build on is Jesus Christ
• Temples are built to sustain anything that comes against them -- we should be build that way
• The plan of salvation and Principles of the gospel are what are used and needed to help us build the structure of our life
• We must have a balance in our life. We can't just do one thing (read our scriptures) but not the other (pray)
• Through prayer we submit to the will of the Lord
• Prayer should become like breathing to us
• Prayer needs to be sincere and personal
• Worthily partake of the sacrament each week
• The Holy Ghost brings all things to our remembrance (Jesus Christ)
• Scripture reading should be unto us like food (substance for our spiritual bodies)
• Real personal growth comes from daily prayer, scripture study and partaking of the sacrament weekly

Sister Elaine S. Dalton (who got released today - how sad)

• we are daughters of an exalted King
• Know who you are and build the kingdom
• Stand in Holy Places and be not moved
•  My part does matter
• Our part matters because we matter
• We are daughters of our Heavenly Father and He loves us
• Be educated so you can be a contributor (I'm going to get more schooling -- I want to get my Event Planning Certificate and maybe work on a degree in Human Resources)
• It is the mothers who directly influence their children
• Stand as witnesses of God in all times and in all things and in all places
• How you honor the priesthood, will be an example to others
• Return to Virtue!
• We are making a difference because we are different
• Be proud to be a women
• Let the priesthood bless your life
• Act well your part

Song: Let Us All Press On

• Hold the sword of truth
• The Lord is on our side
• If we do whats right we have no need to fear

Brother Craig A. Cardon

• 'Thy sins are forgiven thee' ..... 'I say unto you arise and walk'
• The Son of God forgives sins
• upon earth not just at the final judgement
• The Lord loves us and wants us to understand that He forgives
• The lord does not limit forgiveness to the degree of the sin
• The Savior wants to forgive
• The Lord forgives those who confess and repent
• The Lord allows for continual progression
• By his strength (the Lords) we can do what we couldn't do before
• People can change (I think this is a great concept, one I need to work on understanding and accepting)
• See men not as they are but what they can become
• I will be merciful unto your weakness
• Pray always so that we do not fall into temptation
• Holy, Holy is the Lord....Repent and live.
• Remember and believe the words of the Lord

Elder M. Russell Ballard

• The Power of the Priesthood is how the Heavens and earth were created
• The Priesthood is how the Savior works
• The Power of the Priesthood only comes when we are worthy of it
• The man cannot fully exercise the Priesthood without the women
• The Power of the Priesthood is to succor the needy, strengthen the feeble knees, lift the head of those that hang
• Water and Light are needed to grow (The tomato plant)
• The purpose of the priesthood is to bless, sanctify, and purify us
• No matter our circumstances we can partake of the Priesthood
• Watch the leadership training videos
• If any man thirst let him come unto me
• Turn more fully to the Savior
• The work of Jesus Christ is accomplished through the Priesthood

Song: Faith (from the Primary Song book)

• Faith is trusting God above

President Henry B. Eyring

• Draw near unto me and I shall draw near unto you
• In our service to the Lord, he will draw close to us 'or' As we serve the lord we come closer to him
• I will encircle you in the arms of my love
• Keeping the commandments brings us closer to the Lord
• Why seek ye the living among the dead
• The Savior walked with them
• Did not our hearts burn within us as he spoke
• Repentance and remission should be taught to all
• Stand as a witness of God in all things, in all times, and in all places
• We are under covenant to lift those in need and stand as witnesses of the Savior
• I will go before you and will be on your right and on your left and my angles will bear you up (one of my favorite scriptures -- helped get me through a lot on my mission)
• As we serve, the Lord will bless us
• As we serve the Lord, he will draw closer to us and our families
• Satan's purpose is to destroy our families
• The Savior will draw close to you and bless you as you reach out to love and serve others
• Our works shall follow us
• Come unto me

Song: My Redeemer Lives


Saturday - Afternoon Session

Song: Jesus the very Thought of Thee
Song: Did you think to Pray

• When life is hard the best thing to do is pray

Elder Richard G. Scott

• The Lord, Jesus Christ should be the center of our homes
• Center your home and life on Jesus Christ
• Make sure every decision you make is what the Lord would have you do
• Have daily personal and family prayer, scripture study, and FHE once a week
• Apply gospel principles, don't skip on the little things
• Satan's fate is already decided and he want to bring us with him
• Stay on the Lords side and you will win every time
• Don't waste your time on your technology devises
• Just having them in your pocket will not protect you
• Selfishness is the root of great evil
• Do not hide your talents, share them freely
• When we serve others we are given strength and power from God
• Be a true friend
• Trust in the Lord and his timing (always a very hard things to do)
• acknowledge gods will in all things
• set our burdens at the feet of the Savior - (I can't handle it all on my own, but the Lord says come and I will lift you.)
• Always build on others virtues and talents
• Strive to live worthy and put your trust in the Lord
• Son step at a time will help us become more like the Savior
• The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the source of peace

Elder Quentin L. Cook

• The stakes of Zion are a refuge to the saints
• Agency is essential to the plan of happiness
• Peace comes by excepting the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• He that doeth righteousness will receive peace
• The Lords peace will build or heal our broken hearts, ease our burdens, and blot out our hate
• Peace is found in focusing on the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Those who reject God, do not/will not have peace
• To believe in God is to know all the rules will be fair
• 'Where can I turn for Peace' - the answer is to the Savior
• Temples are a refuge for peace (once again I had the call to go to the temple)
• In the world ye will have tribulations, but fear not for I have overcome the world

Song: Rejoice the Lord is King


Brother Stanley G. Ellis

• The 70 are called to be messengers
• If you don't plant you don't harvest
• Do you want me to speak directly or with sugar
• We believe in God the eternal Father and in His Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost
• We are not alone
• If we do things the Lords way we will be blessed
• The Lord seeth not as man seeth, he sees the heart (that is such a blessing and comfort)
• Truly the Lord knows best
• Teach a man to fish, don't just give him fish
• Bloom where you are planted
• What happens in the home is more important then outside
• Ask where can I serve
• The Lord knows best how to help us
• Do all we do in the Lords way

Brother John B. Dickson

• Have great interest in knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
• The gospel is available to all

Elder David A Bednar

• We are all created in the image of God
• There are lessons we must learn and things we must experience in the flesh
• The Man and Women are meant to learn and grow from each other and with each other
• The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
• The natural man can be put off only through the Atonement of Jesus Christ
• Sin is a spiritual wound -- healing comes from the Savior

Elder Russell M. Nelson

• Now is your time to teach others
• Cathc the Waive!!!
• Be ready to give an answer to why you live the way you do
• Contribute tot eh General Mission Fund
• Through Gods eternal plan families can be together forever
• The living God is a loving God
• The Book or Mormon is in full harmony with the Bible

Song: More Holiness Give Me