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The 179th Semi-Annual General Conference is over, and it was marvelous. There were some very stern messages, and moving messages, and heart-tugging messages, and they were all delivered with a great deal of love and compassion. This last session could have had "The Temple" as its theme - I think three people in a row used the Temple as their main topic, and it was mentioned several times by others as well.
Other items of note:
- President Monson really is the great storyteller of the Church. HE WILL GET TO YOU. *sniffle*
- Primary songs were the popular thing to quote - we estimated at least five speakers recited lyrics from various childrens' songs. (I loved how the postlude music from the organ was "I Love to see the Temple" - both following the recent session's theme and the overall practice of referencing Primary songs.)
- Neil L. Anderson, newest Apostle, is an extraordinarily sweet and humble man.
- The Bretheren REALLY want us to get up off our couches and serve each other; actively nourish our testimonies; share the gospel; go to the Temple; and FOCUS on the things of the Lord.
- Follow the Prophets, Be Faithful, Be Obedient, Be Cheerful.
- Be very careful, particularly of the Internet - be clean, be modest, and AVOID PORNOGRAPHY.
Hopefully in six months I'll be... elsewhere - I love my family, but I really want to focus on Conference, and hearing the buzz of people discussing business ventures while GA's are speaking is VERY distracting. I take it as a mark of personal growth that I didn't storm off or even express any irritation. I've got probably a third of the pieces I need for a new afghan finished. Here's to figuring out how to get it done in less than two years!
See you in six months!
3 comments:
I love, love, love reading your comments about G.C. I enjoyed it as well, but have a few sessions to catch up on since yesterday was one of those "ox in the mire" moments.
I hope that one "big thing" is becoming a little smaller. We'll talk soon. I am starting a book that might be mandatory reading! xoox
YAY! I love your General Conference updates. I might have to try this in 6 months. And hey--in six months, you can come watch with me :) Even the sessions I watched with the fam were almost silent...and only half of the peeps were asleep!
I enjoyed confrence very much and reading you comments added to my inspiration from conference! Thanks for you thoughts my dear! Love you!
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