The 195th semi-annual General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started yesterday. This Sunday morning, speakers are continuing messages focussed on Jesus Christ.
Attendees from all over the world arrived at the conference center on the cold Sunday morning, excited in anticipation of what the prophets would share.
The speakers during this morning's session focused on ministering, service and relying on Jesus Christ through trials.
Elder Holland, who spoke first, focused on using instruments in our lives to become closer to Christ. He pointed to the Book of Mormon as one of those instruments.
“It has been, for me, a rod of safety for my soul, a transcendent and penetrating light of revelation, an illumination on the path,” Holland said.
BYU student Aaron Lund enjoyed this talk and noted how the Lord gives personal blessings to each of us.
“The Lord can bless us in whatever way he sees fit for us, and we should be aware of that, instead of wanting it our way,” Lund said.
Elder Ulysses Soares shifted the focus to creating peace and building temperance during these trying times.
“Cultivating temperance is a meaningful way to protect our souls against the subtle yet constant spiritual erosion by worldly influences,” Soares said.
Elder Henry B. Eyring was the last speaker during the Sunday morning session. His talk centered on the Lord “proving” us by sending us trials, and how these can make us stronger.
“The Lord teaches that we are to continue to grow and never tire in our efforts, that we never give up, that we keep trying,” Eyring said.
This conference weekend followed President Nelson’s passing last week. Prophets and apostles throughout the conference referred to Nelson’s words. To McKay Lichlyter, this was the highlight of the session.
“My favorite part was learning about all the different prophets, and how they attributed to President Nelson and everything he did for the church,” she said.
The session focused on ministering and service was concluded with “Called to Serve,” sung by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.