Notes from Stake Conference, Part 2

Notes from the Sunday morning session of our Stake Conference held 11 Mar 2012

Willyne noted to me later this was one of the best sessions of any conference she has ever attended.  That sums it up right there!

 President DeMille

 Talked about America as a place where with hard work and sacrifice we can still accomplish our dreams.

 Described life of Dr. Russel M. Nelson how he accomplished his dreams to become and be a great doctor.

 In 1984 he was called by President Kimball to be an apostle. He has dedicated his life to promote a higher dream...of the tree of life. 1 nephi 8 Three groups of people in this dream, besides the 4 th group that go straight to the great and spacious building. Where do we find ourselves in this dream? We can lose the desire to be close to God quickly by being casual about prayers, reading scriptures, etc. We must then hold steadfast to the rod by living the teachings we read about in the scriptures. Asked us to look at scriptures that talk about entering into the rest of the Lord. It is possible to change our path towards the tree. We cannot give up on ourselves or anyone else. We should daily look at ourselves and evaluate where we are on the path towards the tree. We cannot be ashamed for who we are, just the opposite! This Church is true! We ARE guided by a prophet! Leave the American dream life to pursue the Tree Of Life dream life.

Brother Ryan Smith, recently returned missionary, and ward mission leader in Springdale

 Gave his testimony that there is no joy greater than helping a person find their testimony of the Savior! 

Sister Martha Gubler, LaVerkin 3rd Ward

 Jesus loves us and wants to help us in our imperfections. We all struggle, don't let that overcome you!

 Heavenly Father doesn't expect perfection, just progression.

 Sister Madrid, a full time missionary currently serving in our mission

 I thought my mission would be something spectacular, and it has been because I have learned the plain and simple truths!

 She bore a very sweet and heartfelt testimony.

 Sister Colleen Lund

 Live your life so carefully that the youth would say I want to be just like you.

 Elder Stephen Lund

 Testified of importance of listening to your wife.

Told several personal stories

His ancestors conversions

His son Tanner's 3 year battle with bone cancer

Of taking his son and son in law to Lazarus's tomb just before he, his wife and his son all began missionary service in 2003.

Jesus makes it not only possible but mandatory that we will be resurrected and live again. The only question s how we will live!