Elder Spencer J. Condie
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"As a young man of 27, Wilford Woodruff was ordained a priest on Nov. 5, 1834. Eight days later he began a two-year mission in the Southern States."
After one year he had traveled 3,248 miles, held 170 meetings and baptized 43 people. His first mission was followed by missions to the Fox Islands and two missions to England. During his latter mission he was an instrument for bringing over 1,800 souls into the church in eight months time.
"My young brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood, I would remind you that our Father in Heaven not only wants you to be good, but to be good for something, to serve and bless the lives of others."
LDS young men will grow in stature and strength as they engage in folk dancing, sports, family history, perform baptisms for deceased ancestors, become faithful home teachers, frequently clean the chapel, visit nursing homes and help beautify their communities. Develop self-confidence through giving speeches and participating in plays and talent shows.
"Our youth activities should reflect our belief that 'men are that they might have joy.'"
Satan would have men surrender their moral agency to addictive behavior, but a loving Heavenly Father has promised that, through fasting, physical appetites can be mastered.
"Our emptiness will provide more room for the fulness of the gospel.The hollowing precedes the hallowing."
Later in life, as president of the Church, Wilford Woodruff declared all should magnify their callings.
