President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The following is a summary of what he said. Download Photo This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. President Nelson teaches four lessons he hopes we have learned through the pandemic. April 22, 2022 The third volume of Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days is released. Stay true to the covenants you have made. He then announced plans to build 20 more temples. Now, the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt?. Some of us have weak hearts, Elder Holland continued with characteristic jest. 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They are yet more evidence that the Lord is hastening His work in its time., President Nelson said in his first conference address that one of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon his mind since his calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will.. December 14, 2018 Changes announced for Primary progression, young men priesthood ordination and youth temple recommends. October 2, 2021 President Nelson announces 13 new temples and the reconstruction of the Provo Utah Temple after the under-construction Orem Utah Temple is dedicated. Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. November 23, 2022 The Church announces the creation of six new missions five in Africa, including two in Nigeria, and one reinstated in Europe. It is not for use by other media. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, wave to conference-goers as the Saturday morning session of general conference concludes in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 2, 2022. Start today to increase your faith, said President Russell M. Nelson during a special Easter Sunday morning session of general conference on April 4. Elder Valenzuela teaches that we can deepen our conversion as we study the scriptures and learn more about Jesus Christ. But in Tonga, the rain did not stop. Then receive more faith by doing something that requires more faith. Elder Andersen teaches about the importance of using the revealed name of the Church. 2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Notable quotes from President Nelson November 17, 2019 New Aaronic Priesthood quorum theme announced. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you. The mountains in our lives do not always move how or when we would like. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. President Nelson talks about the reopening of temples and announces plans to construct new temples. The president is elected by the party delegates at the Labour Party annual conference or, if an early vacancy occurs, a by-election via postal ballot. Elder Teh teaches the importance of coming to know the Savior and appreciate His Atonement on a personal level. June 20, 2018 A First Presidency letter announces new guidelines for youth interviews. The mustard seed represents a small but growing faith.8. It takes faith to serve a mission during a pandemic. The pure doctrine of Christ is powerful and changes the life of all who understand it and seek to implement it in their life. President Eyring teaches priesthood holders that the purpose for their receiving the priesthood is to bless people on the Lords behalf and in His name, magnifying their callings with love and diligence. Learn about miracles. Now is the time to implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures never before taken to strengthen personal spiritual foundations, President Nelson said. President Nelson along with his counselors in the First Presidency, At the Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June, President Nelson taught how, President Nelson tweeted on June 14 about hosting leaders of the. Saturday evening conference session: Who's invited this October? It takes faith to plead for the life of a loved one and even more faith to accept a disappointing answer. At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. During the past six months, we have continued to grapple with a global pandemic. Elder Uchtdorf teaches us to have hope, not be discouraged, and see the ways in which God is among us. July 19, 2019 The Church announces stakes in the U.S. and Canada will sponsor biennial For the Strength of Youth conferences modeled after BYUs Especially for Youth program. Numerous changes and announcements have been made in the Church under President Nelsons direction since he became Prophet in January 2018 evidence that the Lord is hastening His work and revealing His mind and will. Elder Bednar teaches that correct gospel principles help us make wise choices and stay on the covenant path. Truly, the blessings of the gospel are for every race, language, and people. Elder Villanueva uses the examples of the Savior, Nephi, and a young missionary to show how we can face adversity with joy and compassion. Brother Newman reiterates the importances of teaching like the Savior in the Church and in our homes. Make your own spiritual foundation firm and able to stand the test of time by doing those things that allow the Holy Ghost to be with you always. May 11, 2020 The First Presidency encourages reverent art of the Savior in meetinghouses. It is a gospel of hope, of healing and of progress. Besides naming new. March 22, 2019 Seminary curriculum will align with Come, Follow Me.. To do anything well requires effort. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. We thank all who are working on our new temples. October 6, 2019 President Nelson announces revised temple recommend questions; 2020 will be bicentennial year with April conference different from any previous conference.. If the talk you're looking for isn't listed - consider doing your own 5 Highlights. President Nelson teaches about the importance of making time for the Lord each day and announces new temples. We set our own priorities and determine how we use our energy, time, and means. President Eyring presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers for a sustaining vote. And what reinforcement to your testimony and understanding of the gospel is needed?. As you marry in the temple and return repeatedly, you will be strengthened and guided in your decisions, he said. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News General Conference Church of Jesus Christ Faith Temple and spiritual foundations need to be strengthened, President Nelson says In seeking how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. President Nelson at October General Conference: Let God Prevail, Embrace the Future, Live 'a New Normal' "God does not love one race above another," President Nelson said ,, Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable.. All quotes were taken from conference talks by President Nelson from the April 2021 General Conference: President Russell M. Nelson, Welcome Message, ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Apr. Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 20th of August please use the following link and you will find the details and all events of. Receiving revelation takes work. May 1, 2021 President Nelson announced plans to preserve pioneer craftsmanship of the Manti Utah Temple and also construct a new temple in nearby Ephraim. Study with the desire to believe rather than with the hope that you can find a flaw in the fabric of a prophets life or a discrepancy in the scriptures. The Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a mountain with faith. January 10, 2023 FamilySearch renames Family History Library to FamilySearch Library and family history centers to FamilySearch centers. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Alma 25:15. March 3, 2022 The Church History Departments Missionary Database and Pioneer Database merge into the Church History Biographical Database. To avoid the inevitable heartbreak that follows, I plead with you today to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your lifeeach and every day. The pandemic has demonstrated how quickly life can change, at times from circumstances beyond our control. November 29, 2022 The Church announces that the Beehive House, Lion House and Joseph Smith Memorial Building will close in 2023 for renovations. The prophet said that faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. He also stressed that increasing faith and trust in God requires effort. Even Saints who are otherwise the most faithful Saint can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylons band.. September 10, 2020 The Church clarifies policy for service and other domestic animals in Church facilities. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. A nonbeliever might say that faith is for the weak. The following is a summary of what he said. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. He said his invitations given during several sessions of the two-day conference can help prepare individuals and the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. However, the Lord put those fears to rest through the words of the Book of Mormon prophet Alma. September 12, 2022 The Church announces that the Stockholm Sweden Temple will close in 2023 for renovation and expansion. new online process for issuing temple recommends. They are being built all over the world. With faith in Him, we can move the mountains in our lives. Elder Mutombo teaches that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World and that He can guide us in dark and troubling times. Your flourishing faith will help you turn challenges into unparalleled growth and opportunity. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Russell M. Nelson offers opening remarks at General Conference on Oct. 2, 2021. Now the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt? As was announced in an update to the General Handbook on March 31, 2021, President Ballard said that singles in the Church now have more ways to serve in their congregations around the globe. See Alma 25:16. Here is a chronological list of some of the many announcements and changes that have happened in the Church in the last five years. October 2021. She served on the faculty of Columbia University for a decade (2009-2019), where she was appointed as . President Ballard shares five key principles that can help anyone who is lonely, including those who are single, find hope in Jesus Christ. But He does ask us to believe, President Nelson said Sunday morning. President Nelson welcomes us to general conference, notes how the Lord is hastening His work, and invites us to remove debris from our lives so that we can be more worthy. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021.I plead. The altered schedule fits with President Nelson's recent emphasis on the meaning of Easter. However, there are many things we can control. But too many voices are deceptive, seductive, and can pull us off the covenant path. Fourth, partake of sacred ordinances worthily. Only your unbelief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move the mountains in your life.10. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. 1.1. Sister Jones reiterates the importance of teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to our children. May God be with you until we meet again, I pray in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. They will be constructed in the following locations: This is the second-highest number of temples announced at one time in the history of the Church. Elder Nash teaches us to share the gospel in normal and natural ways so that we and those we share with can have joy and many other blessings. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. In the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference President Nelson gave us five suggestions to increase our faith and trust. 1.2. Elder Holland teaches that we can find peace in Christ, even in the midst of conflict and contention. President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of October 2021 general conference. Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. April 7, 2019 President Nelson announces eight new temples and plans to renovate the Salt Lake Temple (including Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building), the Manti Utah Temple and Logan Utah Temple. Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness, or other personal problems. the University of Utah honored President Nelson, President Nelsons 97th birthday on Sept. 9, repeated, miraculous tutoring prepared Joseph Smith, first post on his Spanish Instagram account, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and United Negro College Fund, Read more October 2021 general conference coverage, Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Elder Wong teaches that we cannot fall if we build our foundation on Jesus Christ. It takes faith to join the Church and remain faithful. The Commission on the General Conference has announced new 2021 dates for General Conference following the postponement of the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elder Becerra teaches the importance of caring for one another and recognizing that we are all needed in the kingdom of God. If you have doubts about God the Father and His Beloved Son or the validity of the Restoration or the veracity of Joseph Smiths divine calling as a prophet, choose to believe11 and stay faithful.