Thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered together from across the world to view the Sunday morning session of general conference.
The speakers in the session focused on the plan of salvation and the youth in the Church.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve spoke first. He focused on the divinity of Jesus Christ.
Sister Tracy Y. Browning, second counselor in the Primary General Presidency, taught that God will answer our questions as we continue to ask with patience and trust in the Lord.
“Our Savior assures that ‘your Father which is in heaven give[s] good things to them that ask him,’” Sister Browning said.
Elder Brook P. Hales of the Seventy continued the topic of the plan of salvation and shared stories of hardship and trials.
“Mom suffered from a form of dementia, was often confused and was confined to a nursing facility. Regrettably, she was alone when she passed away unexpectedly,” Elder Hales said.
He reminded viewers that life experiences can help people have greater compassion, kindness and understanding for others.
“We were not sent here to fail but to succeed in God's plan for us, mortality works!” Elder Hales said.
Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, taught the importance of resting by relating his message to Japanese characters.
“Being always ‘in motion’ may be adding to the ‘commotion’ in our lives and robbing us of the peace we seek,” Bishop Budge said.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve focused on service.
“Why? Why must latter-day saints live so differently from others?” Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, first counselor in the Young Men General Presidency, said.
Brother Wilcox answered this question in his talk.
“You’ve got this, because Jesus has got you,” Brother Wilcox said.
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, ended the morning session by highlighting the significance of teaching the simple truths of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
“Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; … let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever,” President Eyring said.
“He explained the repentance and the mercy of God. And I feel that what I need in this moment is to feel the hand of God In my life and the mercy on my heart,” conferencegoer Rodolfo said.
Those in attendance said being there in person made the conference experience feel especially significant.
“I think just being here in person you’re so captivated, like, everything is right there in front of you," conferencegoer Matilda Karling said.
“As a family coming to watch conference, it was our first time. The feeling, it’s different, especially when the choir was singing. It was really very powerful,” conferencegoer Marcela Karling said.
"When you’re at home you still experience everything, but you’re at home and then being here, you’re here and enjoying it with all these different people. And it’s just more, powerful and you feel more like a community,” Matilda Karling said.