THOUSANDS TO GATHER FOR 177TH SEMIANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE
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This weekend millions of people worldwide will listen to inspired messages from Church leaders as the 177th Semiannual General Conference commences Saturday morning. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people will attend the two-day conference that will be broadcast from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, with many more tuning in via television, radio, satellite, and Internet broadcasts.
I have been listening to the 2nd session (Saturday) and have seemed to pick up that one of the recurring themes is missionary work and what we teach others. I love missionary work and so I think I would key into that anyhow but I was wondering what everyone else picked out.
I was not able to get the first session but listening to this one and looking forward to tomorrows session, it got me to thinking about themes and your thoughts about what seems to be the most popular or recurring themes in General Conferences that the saints seem to need to hear.
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That was also the impression I got during the first session, specifically during one talk about how we answer questions about the church. We should be prepared for questions and know what the answers are. He also said to be brief and to the point. When someone says, "Tell me a little about your church," that's exactly what they mean: a little. Don't go off into a dissertation.
I think what this boils down to is that we have a Mormon candidate for president. The church is getting more scrutiny and more curiosity about who we are and what we believe, and about the history of the church.
When I saw that Elder Eyring had been chosen as 2nd counselor, I was thrilled! He's one of my favorite apostles, and I'm delighted he's now in the presidency. Although, I thought he looked a little like a deer in the headlights... . I'll bet it's overwhelming to be called to such a position.
Received an email from a friend and thought I would pass it on in case any of you were wondering about the laughter in G.C.
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I don't know if you guys remember this, but in Saturday morning session, something happened and everyone in the conference center was laughing. If you were watching it on TV like we all were, you couldn't tell what they were laughing at.so it turns out, this is what it was... "After President Hinckley finished with the sustaining of the officers of the church during the Saturday morning session, Elder Eyring had moved to his new seat on the stand. Unfortunately, they didn't show this on TV, but when President Hinckley turned around, he stood there for a moment looking at Elder Eyring, then picked up his cane and "knighted" him on his shoulder and head. Truly one of the funniest things I've ever seen him do. |
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I love how President Eyring looks just like a little boy... picture was taken from www.deseretnews.com/photos/midres/46680885.jpg |