Priesthood session speakers
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President Gordon B. Hinckley
President Thomas S. Monson of the First PresidencyPresident James E. Faust of the First Presidency
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Council of the Twelve
Elder Monte J. Brough of the Presidency of the Seventy
Elder Helvecio Martins of the Second Quorum of the Seventy
- The hymn by Philip Paul Bliss, "Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy" (Hymns No. 335), set the tone for the priesthood session as it was movingly performed by a combined institute men's choir from Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake University and Orem institutes of religion. Sermons delivered at the session focused on serving the individual, being shepherds for the Lord's flock, proclaiming the gospel and serving others through the priesthood.
An organizational change to more effectively administer God's Kingdom on the earth and cope with the Church's growth was announced by President Gordon B. Hinckley at the session.
Elder Glenn L. Pace of the Seventy gave the invocation, and Elder F. David Stanley of the Seventy offered the benediction.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Example
We need not look beyond our own family to find wonderful role models whose high standards are more than adequate in our search for personal identity. - Elder Monte J. Brough
Home teaching
This is the work or the stewardship of the home teacher: to feed, to nourish and quench the thirst of the sheep who are assigned to him as a shepherd. - Elder Helvecio Martins
Legacy
We who have already walked that portion of life's path you are now on, try to call back to you something of what we have learned. We shout encouragement and try to warn of pitfalls or perils along the way. Where possible we try to walk with you and keep you close to our side. - Elder Jeffery R. Holland
Missionary service
The missionary opportunity of a lifetime is yours. The blessings of eternity await you. Yours is the privilege to be not spectators but participants on the stage of priesthood service. - President Thomas S. Monson
Shepherding
If we are not good shepherds, I wonder how we will feel in the eternities. - President James E. Faust
Our great responsibility is to see that each is "remembered and nurtured by the good word of God" (Moro. 6:4), that each has opportunity for growth and expression and training in the work and ways of the Lord. . . . - President Gordon B. Hinckley
