Sister Carol F. McConkie, the first counselor in the Young Women’s Organization, discussed how women are needed to fulfill the errands of the Lord during her address in the General Women’s Session of the 185th Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“Whether we are age 8 or 108, each of us is precious in his sight. He loves us. We are daughters of God. We are sisters in Zion,” Sister McConkie said.
She explained their cause is to bring the gospel to the world; the same as Christ’s cause.
Christ’s cause was to spread the good news, the glad tidings that He came to be crucified, to atone, to be risen again for the world — he led the way.
Christ did this, Sister McConkie continued, so one can stand “in purity, blameless before God in the last day.”
Sister McConkie referred to the past members of the LDS Church, who with “Heroic courage” established the gospel and built temples, claiming that members of today could join in this work as they “labor in the vineyards for the salvation of men.”
The first counselor in the Young Women’s Organization also encouraged the women of the LDS Church to invite, minister, teach, and exemplify the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“We are the Lord’s Agents, we are always on His errand,” said Sister McConkie, explaining that sisters should develop a broken heart and contrite spirit, use their talents for the Lords work, and to humbly pray for God to make His will, their will.
Sister McConkie also asked the women listening to provide service to one another because it melts boundaries, to repent and be clean and pure — as purity is possible through the grace of Christ — and to be unified.
“In the work of salvation, there is no room for criticism, condemnation or comparison.”
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Women’s general session:
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Now is a part of eternity
Sister Carol F. McConkie: The Lord’s agents
Sister Linda S. Reeves: Rewards will come
Sister Rosemary M. Wixom: Divine nature within you
Saturday morning session:
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: It works!
Elder M. Russell Ballard: God is at the helm
Elder Richard J. Maynes: The joy of living a Christ-centered life
Sister Neill F. Marriott: Yielding our hearts to God
Elder Francisco J. Vinas: The pleasing word of God
Saturday afternoon session:
Elder Dallin H. Oaks: Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Elder Bradley D. Foster: It’s never too early and it’s never too late
Elder Robert D. Hales: Meeting the challenges of today’s world
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: Behold thy mother
Priesthood session:
Sunday morning session:
President Thomas S. Monson: Be an example and a light
Elder Ronald A. Rasband: Love one another
Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Fulness of times
Elder Dale G. Renlund: Through God’s eyes
President Russell M. Nelson: A plea to my sisters
Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer: Let the clarion trumpet sound
Elder Claudio R.M. Costa: That they do always remember him
Sunday afternoon session:
President Henry B. Eyring: The Holy Ghost as your companion
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: Why the church
Elder Von G. Keetch: Blessed and happy are those who keep the commandments of God
Sister Carole M. Stephens: If ye love me, keep my commandments
Elder Allen D. Haynie: Remembering in whom we have trusted
Elder Kim B. Clark: Eyes to see and ears to hear
Brother Devin G. Durrant: My heart pondereth them continually
Elder Koichi Aoyagi: Hold on thy way
Elder David A. Bednar: Chosen to bear testimony of my name
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