Doctrine and Covenants 44:1-2
1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants, it is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be called together, from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the south, by letter or some other way.
2 And it shall come to pass, that inasmuch as they are faithful, and exercise faith in me, I will pour out my Spirit upon them in the day that they assemble themselves together.
Doctrine and Covenants 131:7-8
7 There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes;
8 We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter.
Stake President
Titus 1:7-9
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
How can we give our bishop more time? What responsibilities can we take off his plate? How can we strengthen the ward, so
Elder Ryan K Olsen Area 70 12th Quorum
Section 1.4 of the General Handbook
Your Role in God’s Work
“As a leader in the Church, you are called to teach and support those you serve as they engage in the work of salvation and exaltation (see 1.2). You are accountable to fulfill your calling and “teach … the word of God with all diligence” (Jacob 1:19). Laboring with the Lord in His vineyard will bring you great joy (see Jacob 5:70–72).
“Having a clear understanding of God’s work, of what He invites you to do, and of the purpose of His Church will help you focus your efforts in bringing souls to Christ. Keeping this vision in mind will align you with the Savior and guide all that you do as a leader in the Church.
“Refer often to the principles in this chapter. Prayerfully seek to know how you can help bring about God’s purposes in the lives of those you serve. God will direct you through the promptings of the Holy Ghost.”
Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy
"If you can teach me the why, I can figure out the how. " - Elder Jeffrey R Holland
He recommended the talk “Why the Church” by Elder D Todd Chirstofferson from October 2015 general conference.
“The long-standing objective of the Church is to assist all members to increase their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and in His Atonement, to assist them in making and keeping their covenants with God, and to strengthen and seal their families. In this complex world today, this is not easy. The adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually, we need counterstrategies and proactive plans. Accordingly, we now want to put in place organizational adjustments that will further fortify our members and their families.” (President Russell M Nelson, “Opening Remarks”, October 2018 General Conference)
“I promise that as you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning, over time your Sabbath days will truly be a delight. Your children will be excited to learn and to live the Savior’s teachings, and the influence of the adversary in your life and in your home will decrease. Changes in your family will be dramatic and sustaining.” (President Russell M Nelson, “Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints”, October 2018 General Conference)
Saturday Evening Session of Stake Conference
Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy
In 2014 Elder Nelson had the missionary department start having missionaries start using smart phones. Over the next 6 years they worked on figuring out how missionaries could use those devices to spread the gospel. Slowly a handful of missions were using them, then more and more and more. In January of 2020 the first presidency authorized smart phones to be used in every mission in the world. In March 2020 the world shut down. God was ready and the Church was ready.
Why do bad things happen to good people? That is why we are here.
John 9:1-3
1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Sunday Morning Session of Stake Conference
Stake President
Plan a monthly activity that will bring the spirit of Elijah into your homes.
First Youth Speaker
New Young Woman Theme
“I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.
“As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him. I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister to others in His holy name.
“I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places.
“As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day. With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.”
“Notice the shift from ‘we’ to ‘I.’ These truths apply to you individually. You are a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents. You are a covenant disciple of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” (Bonnie H. Cordon, “Beloved Daughters”, October 2019 General Conference)
“When we choose to repent, we choose to change! We allow the Savior to transform us into the best version of ourselves. We choose to grow spiritually and receive joy—the joy of redemption in Him. When we choose to repent, we choose to become more like Jesus Christ!” (President Russell M. Nelson, “We Can Do Better and Be Better”, April 2019 General Conference)
Second Youth Speaker
New Young Mens theme:
“I am a beloved son of God, and
He has a work for me to do.
With all my heart, might, mind,
and strength, I will love God,
keep my covenants, and use
His priesthood to serve others,
beginning in my own home.
As I strive to serve, exercise faith,
repent, and improve each day, I will
qualify to receive temple blessings
and the enduring joy of the gospel.
I will prepare to become a diligent
missionary, loyal husband,
and loving father by being a true
disciple of Jesus Christ.
I will help prepare the world for
the Savior’s return by inviting all to
come unto Christ and receive
the blessings of His Atonement.”
We need to be all in.
“I will prepare not only to go on a mission, but to become a diligent missionary; not only get married, but to become a loyal husband; not only to have a family, but to become a loving father; not only to learn about Jesus Christ, but to become a true disciple of Christ throughout my life.” (John Bytheway, “Power of the Aaronic Priesthood theme can change the world”, Church News 12 Nov 2020)
Sister Olson
Don’t waste time picking at flaws in a prophet or picking at perceived problems with the scriptures.
Elder Ryan K Olsen Area 70 12th Quorum
“Now, to each member of the Church I say, keep on the covenant path. Your commitment to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those covenants will open the door to every spiritual blessing and privilege available to men, women, and children everywhere.
“As a new Presidency, we want to begin with the end in mind. For this reason, we’re speaking to you today from a temple. The end for which each of us strives is to be endowed with power in a house of the Lord, sealed as families, faithful to covenants made in a temple that qualify us for the greatest gift of God—that of eternal life.” (President Russell M. Nelson, As We Go Forward Together, Liahona April 2018)
“My dear brothers and sisters, as you choose to let God prevail in your lives, you will experience for yourselves that our God is ‘a God of miracles.’” (President Russell M. Nelson, Let God Prevail, October 2020 General Conference)
Sister Nielson
Philipino phrase “I will be the one” is said when you want to do something generous for someone.
We were not asked to be the Savior of the world. That was Jesus’ responsibility. But we all agreed to take on responsibilities.
Elder Brent H Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy
Mosiah 2:41
41 And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
Mark 2:5-12
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
The most important healing power the Savior has is the power to heal our souls from sin.
Mosiah 24:15
15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
