We just finished watching the two sessions of General Conference today and it was really a moving experience. The first order of business was a "solemn assembly" where we had the opportunity to sustain the new First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12 Apostles by quorums and groups. It was really great be able to stand when Elder Uchtdorf asked all members of the Relief Society to show their support by the raised hand. I thought of all my sisters around the world who were doing the same thing and I was very touched. Then Maddie got to stand when they called for the sustaining by the Young Women. I only remember one other solemn assembly -13 years ago when we sustained President Hinckley. What a wonderful thing to be able to show our support and know that all over the world people are doing the same. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to personally confirm my testimony that President Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God on the earth and that he is the chosen leader of Jesus Christ's church on the earth today. What a wonderful opportunity! Now I just have to make sure my actions support my words!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Solemn Assembly
We just finished watching the two sessions of General Conference today and it was really a moving experience. The first order of business was a "solemn assembly" where we had the opportunity to sustain the new First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12 Apostles by quorums and groups. It was really great be able to stand when Elder Uchtdorf asked all members of the Relief Society to show their support by the raised hand. I thought of all my sisters around the world who were doing the same thing and I was very touched. Then Maddie got to stand when they called for the sustaining by the Young Women. I only remember one other solemn assembly -13 years ago when we sustained President Hinckley. What a wonderful thing to be able to show our support and know that all over the world people are doing the same. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to personally confirm my testimony that President Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God on the earth and that he is the chosen leader of Jesus Christ's church on the earth today. What a wonderful opportunity! Now I just have to make sure my actions support my words!
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3 comments:
I was right there with you, sister!
Very nice thoughts.
That is a nice picture of the first presidency. I hadn't seen it yet--strange to see President Monson sitting.
Andrea-This is the new official portrait of the First Presidency. I got it from lds.org.
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