CONFERENCE NOTES - SUNDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

Boyd K. Packer - President Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - He spoke about patriotism. We should be a patriotic people and pass this on to our children. We must have faith in Christ in these perilous times and always follow the laws of the land.

Russell M. Nelson - Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - Marriage between a man and a woman is sacred. Temple marriage is the highest and most enduring marriage. Temple marriage allows families to be together forever. Marriage between a man and woman is a divine commandment. Marriage is a partnership with God. Harmony in marriage comes after much loving selflessness. Temple marriage will continue to grow after this life - until it is perfected.

William D. Oswald - Second Counselor Sunday School General Presidency - When we learn how to teach, all of us can do it. Every position in the church requires an effective teacher. We have a sacred responsibility to learn some basic principles of teaching. We can watch other able teachers to attend leadership training meetings. "Teaching No Greater Call" is an excellent book for teachers to refer to. Christ was the master teacher. We can learn from the scriptures how He taught. He cited 3 principles essential to good teaching - 1. Show love to those you teach and call them by name. Greet your students by name. Show that you care about them individually. 2 - Teach from the scriptures. 3. Encourage the pondering of gospel truths. Ask students to ponder what they have been taught so that they might understand. Pondering involves not only using our head, but our hearts also. This invites personal revelation to come into the hearts of your students.

Eduardo Gavarret of the Seventy - Spoke of gathering together in our homes with our families. Home is a refuge. We can feel this same way by gathering together in our wards and stakes. He encouraged those who have left the church to come back and feel this refuge. He encouraged us to let our less active friends know that they are needed. We should "feed His sheep" and invite them to "come unto Christ".

Carlos A. Godoy of the Seventy - Sometimes we think that to have a testimony of the church we need to have some big, spiritual experience. Most times that isn't the case. Our testimonies can come to us in a whisper or a still small voice. The spirit doesn't usually get our attention by shouting. It is usually so quiet that if we are preoccupied, we can't hear it at all. He encouraged us to nurture our testimony and to share it with others.

Quentin L. Cook - Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - Heavenly Father cares for us in our times of need. We will all experience trials and tribulations in our lives. This life is not always easy - nor was it meant to be. Sometimes the things that are best for us seem the most bitter and the things that are forbidden seem to be the most desirable. Every cloud we see doesn't result in rain. The rain falls on the just as well as the unjust. He encouraged us to find someone who is having a hard time and do something for them.

Thomas S. Monson - President - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - He asked us to remember the messages given during this conference. He urged us to study the messages and to ponder them. He reminded us that Heavenly Father is mindful of us and loves us. He asked us to be good citizens and good neighbors. He asked us to have integrity, to provide for those in need, to remember the youth and the lonely, to extend a helping hand and a loving heart. He bore his testimony and asked us to strive each day to follow the Savior's example.