A 15-year-old’s Notes about Sunday Morning Gen Conf

Sunday Morning Session–October 4, 2015

Conducting–Dieter F. Utchdorf

Song, Prayer, Song

 

Thomas S. Monson

• Let your light so shine…be an example unto others–We let others see our light by being an example
• Being an example in word
• Being an example in conversation
• Charity
• Be an example in spirit
• Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time
• Purity

Ronald A. Rasband (new apostle!)

• A few days ago he was called…interesting
• I always think it would be awkward to quote someone in conference who is at that conference
• The Lord doesn’t condone sinful conduct, but he rejoices when we come to him

Gary E. Stevenson (new apostle!)

• The Lord will qualify whom he calls
• I think they purposely called them close to General Conference so they would have to ad-lib a talk, just to see how well they do

Dale G. Renlund (new apostle!)

• God has called you for what he needs you to do, not for what you done or what you can do
• To effectively serve others, we must look through Heavenly Father’s eyes

Song

Russell M. Nelson

• How can they just get up there not start bawling? I know I would
• We need women
• Women possess special characteristics and strength
• It is converted, covenant-keeping women who will combat the world, bring people to church

Gregory A Schwitzer

• When we bear our testimony, we have his spirit with us
• True disciples don’t make excuses, we share our beliefs
• Convenience never should be an excuse
• The time is now, do not delay

Claudio R. M. Costa

• I think we all need a reminder to pay attention in sacrament meeting
• We must always remember Christ–not just his teachings, but his life, his example
• As we always remember him, we will always have his spirit to be with us
• The sacrament is important; just because we take it every week does not diminish its importance

Song

Henry B. Eyring

• We live in hard times
• We need the constant guidance of the Holy Ghost–we can be tempted at any time, go through a trial at any time
• Treat each prompting like it is a message from God to you–which it is
• Only through the Holy Ghost can we see how God sees
• Trust in God–you won’t be disappointed

Song

Prayer

P.S. Here is a bit of guidance from a 15 year old. For all those who are reading this: take notes like you mean it. They do no good if you never read them and never look at them.  Say a prayer to God right now of gratitude..Each speaker can teach you something if you listen. Songs and prayers can have just as much of an impact as a speaker can. You probably don’t want to listen to teenagers, and maybe you shouldn’t–50% of it doesn’t make any sense, 40% is just ridiculous–but the other 10% is awesome insights that will change your life.