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Quentin L. Cook
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October 2025
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Saturday Afternoon Session
Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.
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J. Anette Dennis
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October 2025
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Saturday Evening Session
Our experience at church is meant to provide vital connections with the Lord and with each other that are so needed for our spiritual and emotional well-being.
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Henry B. Eyring
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April 2025
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Saturday Morning Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places … , even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, … that ye may have eternal life.”
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Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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April 2025
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Saturday Afternoon Session
If you have already shown, through baptism, through making covenants with God, your desire to “come into the fold of God, and to be called his people,” thank you for being part of this great and divine work and for helping to make the Church of Jesus Christ what the Savior wants it to be.
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Gary E. Stevenson
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October 2024
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Sunday Morning Session
Second, reach out in compassion to care for those in need.
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Steven D. Shumway
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April 2025
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Sunday Morning Session
For example, our covenant to always remember Christ is made individually, but this covenant is lived as we serve others.
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Karl D. Hirst
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October 2024
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Saturday Morning Session
I really enjoy this symbolism of mountains being evidence of the certainty of God’s love.
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Ronald A. Rasband
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October 2024
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Sunday Afternoon Session
The concept to hold up is rooted in scripture.
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J. Anette Dennis
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April 2024
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Saturday Morning Session
God sets the conditions and obligations of the covenants we make.
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Gerrit W. Gong
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April 2024
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Saturday Afternoon Session
With our trust and faith in God, trials and afflictions can be consecrated for our good.
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Ian S. Ardern
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October 2023
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Saturday Morning Session
May we be forever looking to the well-being of others and show in word and deed that we “are willing to bear one another’s burdens” (Mosiah 18:8), to “bind up the broken-hearted” (Doctrine and Covenants 138:42), and to keep Christ’s second great commandment to “love thy neighbour” (Mark 12:31).
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Alan T. Phillips
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October 2023
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Saturday Afternoon Session
Jesus Christ recognized the divine nature and eternal worth of each person.
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Quentin L. Cook
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October 2023
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Sunday Morning Session
Whenever trials occur, we mourn and strive to bear one another’s burdens.
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Quentin L. Cook
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April 2023
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Saturday Morning Session
Please understand that there are remarkable blessings in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Camille N. Johnson
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April 2023
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Sunday Morning Session
Often, He performs that kind of relief through us!
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Russell M. Nelson
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April 2023
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Sunday Morning Session
Brothers and sisters, the pure love of Christ is the answer to the contention that ails us today.
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Randy D. Funk
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April 2022
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Sunday Afternoon Session
Alma’s baptismal covenant invitation to those gathered at the Waters of Mormon begins with this phrase: “Now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God.”
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Ronald A. Rasband
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October 2019
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Saturday Afternoon Session
A covenant is a two-way promise between us and the Lord.
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Reyna I. Aburto
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October 2019
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Women’s Session
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have made a covenant with God that we “are willing to bear one another’s burdens” and “to mourn with those that mourn.” This may include becoming informed about emotional illnesses, finding resources that can help address these struggles, and ultimately bringing ourselves and others to Christ, who is the Master Healer.
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Gerrit W. Gong
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October 2019
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Sunday Morning Session
Recently Sister Gong and I saw covenant belonging at its tender best in a hospital room.
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Russell M. Nelson
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October 2019
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Sunday Morning Session
Latter-day Saints, as with other followers of Jesus Christ, are always looking for ways to help, to lift, and to love others.
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Mathias Held
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April 2019
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Saturday Afternoon Session
That voice and the resulting feeling came one evening after 10 months of learning the gospel, when we read in Mosiah 18, “As ye are desirous to … bear one another’s burdens, … and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, … if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord?”
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Mathias Held
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April 2019
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Saturday Afternoon Session
That voice and the resulting feeling came one evening after 10 months of learning the gospel, when we read in Mosiah 18, “As ye are desirous to … bear one another’s burdens, … and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, … if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord?”
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Ulisses Soares
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October 2018
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Saturday Afternoon Session
When we promise at baptism to follow the Savior, we witness before the Father that we are willing to take upon us the name of Christ.
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Paul B. Pieper
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October 2018
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Saturday Afternoon Session
The sacrament is a weekly reminder that taking upon us the name of Jesus Christ is a living and continuing commitment, not a single event that happens once only on the day of our baptism.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
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April 2018
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Sunday Afternoon Session
Brothers and sisters, we have a heaven-sent opportunity as an entire Church to demonstrate “pure religion … undefiled before God”—“to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light” and to “comfort those that stand in need of comfort,” to minister to the widows and the fatherless, the married and the single, the strong and the distraught, the downtrodden and the robust, the happy and the sad—in short, all of us, every one of us, because we all need to feel the warm hand of friendship and ...
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Robert D. Hales
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October 2016
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Saturday Morning Session
As we follow Jesus Christ, His love motivates us to support each other on our mortal journey.
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LeGrand R. Curtis Jr.
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October 2016
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Priesthood Session
The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.
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Brian K. Ashton
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October 2016
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Sunday Afternoon Session
In the ordinances of baptism and the sacrament, we covenant to keep the commandments of the Father and the Son, always remember Christ, and be willing to take Christ’s name (or His work and attributes) upon us.
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Ronald A. Rasband
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April 2016
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Saturday Afternoon Session
I have had my own learning moments from our dear prophet, President Monson.
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Hugo Montoya
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October 2015
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Saturday Afternoon Session
Fortunately, these burdens are not to be carried alone.
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Dale G. Renlund
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October 2015
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Sunday Morning Session
I now realize that in the Church, to effectively serve others we must see them through a parent’s eyes, through Heavenly Father’s eyes.
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Henry B. Eyring
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April 2015
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General Women’s Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life.”
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Ronald A. Rasband
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April 2014
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Saturday Morning Session
Often we are given the opportunity to help others in their time of need.
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Henry B. Eyring
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April 2014
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General Women’s Meeting
“And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts.”
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Carole M. Stephens
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October 2013
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General Relief Society Meeting
“… If this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?”
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Henry B. Eyring
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April 2013
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Saturday Morning Session
“And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts.”
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Neil L. Andersen
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October 2012
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Saturday Afternoon Session
The Apostle Paul said, “Ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” It is within the sanctuary of the Church that we protect our faith.
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Don R. Clarke
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October 2012
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Sunday Afternoon Session
“Come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, … to bear one another’s burdens, … to mourn with those that mourn … , and to stand as witnesses of God.”
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Carole M. Stephens
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October 2012
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General Relief Society Meeting
“And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts.”
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Quentin L. Cook
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October 2011
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Sunday Afternoon Session
Sometimes tragedies are very personal.
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Barbara Thompson
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October 2010
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General Relief Society Meeting
The Savior has asked us to do the things which He has done, to bear one another’s burdens, to comfort those who need comfort, to mourn with those who mourn, to feed the hungry, visit the sick, to succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and to “teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.” To me these words and actions describe visiting teachers—those who minister to others.
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Quentin L. Cook
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April 2010
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Sunday Morning Session
First, consider the Savior’s introduction of the sacrament.
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L. Whitney Clayton
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October 2009
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Saturday Morning Session
Further, bearing up under our own burdens can help us develop a reservoir of empathy for the problems others face.
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Thomas S. Monson
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October 2009
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Sunday Morning Session
I am confident it is the intention of each member of the Church to serve and to help those in need.
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Barbara Thompson
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October 2008
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General Relief Society Meeting
Let us bear one another’s burdens, mourn with those who mourn, comfort those who stand in need of comfort, and thus keep the covenants we have made.
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Richard C. Edgley
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October 2007
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Saturday Morning Session
The compassion and service rendered by caring ward members as a result of this tragic accident are not unique to this particular incident.
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Michael J. Teh
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October 2007
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Saturday Afternoon Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort.”
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H. David Burton
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April 2006
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Saturday Morning Session
“Ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort.”
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Robert S. Wood
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April 2006
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Sunday Afternoon Session
Alma at the waters of Mormon invited those who would enter into a covenant relationship with God to stand as witnesses of God and to bear one another’s burdens.
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Henry B. Eyring
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April 2002
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Saturday Afternoon Session
I think of that each time I visit with new members of the Church.
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Robert D. Hales
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October 2000
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Saturday Morning Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:8–9).
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
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April 2000
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Sunday Morning Session
Brothers and sisters, you are not alone.
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Alexander B. Morrison
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October 1999
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Saturday Afternoon Session
In the final analysis, then, we show our devotion to Christ, and best express our discipleship, by the way in which we live and serve Him.
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Robert J. Whetten
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April 1999
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Saturday Afternoon Session
I am grateful to have been surrounded by loved ones who have blessed my life with their love and service.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
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April 1998
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Saturday Morning Session
Alma explained to his followers that baptism requires that we serve others, that we “bear one another’s burdens, … mourn with those that mourn; … comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and … stand as witnesses of God at all times.” We cannot work out our salvation alone.
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Ronald E. Poelman
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April 1998
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Sunday Afternoon Session
There comes to mind those good and faithful people who believed the teachings of Alma the Elder and came into the fold of God.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
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April 1997
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Saturday Morning Session
Fourth, in our home teaching and visiting teaching, do we remember our promise to serve others?
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Sheldon F. Child
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April 1997
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Saturday Afternoon Session
We are a covenant-making people.
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Thomas S. Monson
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April 1997
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Priesthood Session
“Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?”
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Henry B. Eyring
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October 1996
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Saturday Afternoon Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life” (Mosiah 18:8–9).
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Bonnie D. Parkin
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April 1995
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Sunday Afternoon Session
So often we talk of making and keeping covenants, but exactly what are they?
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Virginia H. Pearce
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October 1993
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Sunday Afternoon Session
Next, ward families provide the reassurance of listening ears.
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Elaine L. Jack
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October 1993
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General Relief Society Meeting
To be a woman of covenant is a sacred and holy responsibility.
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J. Richard Clarke
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April 1993
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Saturday Morning Session
Finally, we must acknowledge the gift and comply with the conditions so that redemption might be complete.
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Neal A. Maxwell
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October 1992
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Sunday Morning Session
In contrast, those sincerely striving for greater consecration neither cast off their commitments nor the holy garment.
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Elaine L. Jack
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April 1992
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Relief Society Sesquicentennial Satellite Broadcast
On the banks of the Mississippi River was a place where the Saints drained the swamp land, built a substantial city, and wanted to stay.
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Aileen H. Clyde
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October 1991
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Sunday Afternoon Session
To avoid that kind of suffering, we would have to avoid what gives us life and hope and joy—our capacity to love deeply.
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Harold G. Hillam
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October 1990
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Saturday Afternoon Session
To all who find yourselves outside the household of faith and away from the Saints, would you please accept this invitation to come unto Christ that we might all, as Alma said, “bear one another’s burdens” (Mosiah 18:8).
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Dallin H. Oaks
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October 1990
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Saturday Afternoon Session
When Alma spoke to a group of prospective members at the Waters of Mormon, he instructed them on the duties of those who were “desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people” (Mosiah 18:8).
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Derek A. Cuthbert
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April 1990
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Saturday Morning Session
Yes, as we give Christlike service, it helps us grow spiritually, “[put] off the natural man and [become] a saint” (Mosiah 3:19)—that is, one who is honestly trying to follow the Savior and do what He would want us to do.
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Russell M. Nelson
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April 1990
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Saturday Morning Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in” (Mosiah 18:8–9).
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
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April 1989
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Saturday Morning Session
Another example of the far-reaching effects of an inspired testimony is that of the prophet Abinadi.
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Ronald E. Poelman
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April 1989
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Saturday Afternoon Session
As we fulfill our baptismal covenant, we “bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light,” and our own burdens are lightened.
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Barbara W. Winder
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October 1987
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General Women’s Meeting
The Lord says, beware of pride, lift up our hearts and rejoice and cleave unto the covenants we have made (see D&C 25:13–14).
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M. Russell Ballard
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October 1986
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Saturday Afternoon Session
“From the beginning, he accepted it all.
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Russell M. Nelson
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April 1986
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Saturday Afternoon Session
“Serve him and keep his commandments.” (Mosiah 18:8–10.)
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L. Tom Perry
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April 1986
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Saturday Afternoon Session
Do we need to be reminded that included in our baptismal covenant is our pledge to bear one another’s burdens that they may be light, to mourn with those that mourn, and to comfort those that stand in need of comfort?
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J. Richard Clarke
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April 1985
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Sunday Afternoon Session
In the Book of Mormon we are told that “to be called His people” we must be willing “to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places, … even until death.” (Mosiah 18:8–9.) As individual members of the Church it is in the everyday context of our lives that this witness we exemplify comes under constant scrutiny.
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Dwan J. Young
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October 1984
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General Women’s Meeting
Then Alma said to them: “As ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, … what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, That ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?” (Mosiah 18:8–10.) Then one by one Alma took them into the waters and baptized them.
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Barbara W. Winder
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October 1984
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General Women’s Meeting
In Mosiah 18:8–9 we are told that we are “to be called his people, … willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light, … willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort.”
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Barbara B. Smith
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October 1981
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General Relief Society Meeting
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.” (Mosiah 18:8–9.)
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H. Burke Peterson
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April 1981
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Welfare Session
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things.” (Mosiah 18:8–9.)
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Marion G. Romney
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October 1978
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Welfare Session
“And when he had said these words, the Spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he said: Helam, I baptize thee, having authority from the Almighty God, as a testimony that ye have entered into a covenant to serve him until you are dead as to the mortal body; and may the Spirit of the Lord be poured out upon you; and may he grant unto you eternal life, through the redemption of Christ, whom he has prepared from the foundation of the world.” (Mosiah 18:8–13; italics added.)
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Marion G. Romney
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October 1975
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Priesthood Session
“And when he had said these words, the Spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he said: Helam, I baptize thee, having authority from the Almighty God, as a testimony that ye have entered into a covenant to serve him until you are dead as to the mortal body; and may the Spirit of the Lord be poured out upon you; and may he grant unto you eternal life, through the redemption of Christ, whom he has prepared from the foundation of the world.” (Mosiah 18:8–13.)
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Harold B. Lee
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April 1973
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Sunday Afternoon Session
“Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?” (Mosiah 18:8–10.)
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