Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addressed the Sunday morning session of the October 2024 General Conference, reflecting on the unforgettable days that lie ahead in the next decade of the Church’s history. Below is a brief summary of his remarks.
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Events over the next 10 years will result “in extraordinary opportunities to serve, to unite with members and friends, and to introduce The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to more people than ever before.”
An unprecedented number of temple open houses and dedications will take place. “Imagine tens of millions of you and your friends walking through a house of the Lord.”
2030 will bring opportunities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Church’s organization. This will allow people to “come and see.”
People will flood Salt Lake City for the 2034 Winter Olympics. The eyes of the world will be on the Church and its members who volunteer and serve.
Youth and young adults will be empowered over the next decade as they participate in four divinely appointed responsibilities:
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- Live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Care for those in need.
- Invite all to receive the gospel.
- Unite families for eternity.
“You will discover and experience bounteous celestial blessings and receive a witness that God hears you, knows you and loves you. You will experience days never to be forgotten.”
Some quotes from Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s Talk
“These upcoming moments will provide members of the Church everywhere with increased opportunities to share the glad tidings of the gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed, a decade never to be forgotten.”
“This message of the glad tidings of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important message on earth.”
“As we enter this coming decade of unprecedented moments, may we share glad tidings through the simple activities of living, caring, inviting and uniting.”
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