[111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. Of course, at the time he was Elder Russell M. Nelson. I have wondered what I might say to conclude this conference that would send you forth with the optimism about the future that I know the Lord wants you to feel. She passed away in 2005, just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. Your body is a magnificent creation of God. We do indeed stand all amazed. 301. I thank you, and your children will thank you. First, Nelson's account from the April 1992 General Conference: I agree with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God, Video: The Light That Shineth in Darkness. [23], Nelson first operated out of the University of Utah's medical school. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [18][19][20], Nelson served a two-year term of duty in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Only through Him can we reach our divine destiny and eventual exaltation.. Regulatory controls are managed without our awareness of these amazing realities. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. Accomplishing the Impossible: What God Does, What We Can Do. Welcome Message - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Seek to be increasingly pure in thought, word, and deed. [13], Nelson studied at LDS Business College in his mid-teens (concurrently with high school enrollment) and worked as an assistant secretary at a bank. With phase 2 now in place in many temples, thousands of couples have been sealed and thousands have received their own endowments just in the past few months. In 1992, it was identified he was on the Strengthening Church Members Committee, alongside fellow apostle James E. Welcome to general conference and to the privilege of hearing the voice of the Lord. Relating this question to ourselves in our day, the Lord may be asking us about how busy we are and about the many positive and negative influences competing for our attention and our time. Get to Know President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance Man We strive to be obedient. . This may be a question about what we really value in life, who we follow, and how we view our relationships with family members and neighbors. He has never made us feel like he was too busy to be our father, said President Nelsons daughter, Rosalie Ringwood. Derek loves all things creative. (?) Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. He not only loves us; he sees the best in us. The proclamation coincided with the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's First Vision and is the sixth proclamation issued by the church in its history.[103][104]. No one else can gain it for you. President Nelson taught us that one meaning of the word Israel is let God prevail.12, He asked each of us these questions: Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Today we often hear about a new normal. If you really want to embrace a new normal, I invite you to turn your heart, mind, and soul increasingly to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. In November 2019, my friend and I visited the Holy Land. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of repentance.3 Because of the Saviors Atonement, His gospel provides an invitation to keep changing, growing, and becoming more pure. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. Last October, President Russell M. Nelson taught us the importance of putting Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ first in our lives. In fact, some of the sweetest spirits are housed in frail frames. As one of the Apostles who signed The Living Christ document, I can say that knowing that Jesus is the light, the life, and the hope of the world6 gives me a greater desire to love Him more every day. I also understand better now what He meant when He said, Behold, I will hasten my work in its time.2 Over and over again I have rejoiced as He has directed and executed the hastening of His workeven during a global pandemic. His Church has been restored in these latter-days to prepare the world for His Second Coming. President Russell M. Nelson. Nelson began his presidency two days after his ordination with a short broadcast to church members in January 2018 before then holding a press conference. [50], Following the death of Boyd K. Packer[51] on July 3, 2015, Nelson became the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve and the quorum's president. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. ", "Meet LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance man with perfect pitch and pure faith", "Elder Russell M. 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