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180th Annual General Conference – Priesthood Session

by Graham (04/03/2010 8:00 pm)

Before the Priesthood Session, the Young Men and their fathers met at the Church for our semi-annual “sub-sational” dinner. We had cold/deli meat and/or meatball subs along with pop and chips. As always, we had a great time.

We had a little less than 50 people attend the session.

Also, as is a tradition in my family, afterward my Dad took me out for some more treats. We tried to go to Swiss Chalet but they were closed. We headed to Dairy Queen, but of course they were closed too. We ended up just going to 7-11 and getting Slurpees.

President Henry B Eyring conducted

A Priesthood choir from Brigham Young University sang God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

The invocation was offered by Elder Keith K Hilbig. It was kind of weird as at the end of his prayer, it didn’t sound like he said Amen.

The choir sang Choose the Right

Elder Dallin H Oaks
(Note: I missed the first half of the talk as there was a problem I had to tend to)

Spoke about priesthood blessings, such as administering to the sick
We are all affected by increases and decreases in sensitivity to the Spirit
If faith is sufficient, then the words of the blessings don’t necessarily dictate the outcome
Faith and healing power of priesthood can’t trump the Lord’s will

Elder Ronald A Rasband

Missionary service
Be worth to serve a mission
Told a great story explaining how the apostles choose where missionaries serve
The call comes from the Lord

Brother David L Beck

The Aaronic Priesthood is a sacred gift
The new Duty to God books will be available in June
“Behold thou art my son and I have a great work for you to do”

The choir and congregation sang Glory to God on High

President Dieter F Uchtdorf

Patience is not passive resignation
Patience means active waiting and enduring
Impatience is a symptom of selfishness
As the Lord is patient with us, let us be patient with those we serve
Give me patience to wait until I can comprehend it for myself

President Henry B Eyring

Diligence in the Lord’s service
A calling may end, but priesthood service never ends
Let every man learn his duty… in all diligence
Ponder deeply and diligently the scriptures
Persist in prayer

President Thomas S Monson

He commented that this was one of the finest General Priesthood Meetings he’s ever attended
“Come all ye sons of God who have received the priesthood”
He reminded us of many of the standards
Honesty is the best policy
Avoid pornography at all costs

The choir sang The Iron Rod

The benediction was offered by Michael J Teh

Read the recaps and other notes from the 180th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: