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[MUSIC PLAYING] My dear brothers and sisters and my young friends, through the visit of angels and the power of God, the gospel was restored in our days, and this sacred work of providing ordinances for our ancestors was begun. With your generation, the work will be accelerated, one child of God at a time, until all the work is finished. You are a special generation. You, more than any other generation before you, are turning your hearts to your fathers, and in return, I promise you they will turn their hearts toward you. The challenge of last year was "Prepare as many names for the temple as baptisms you perform in the temple." This year let's add eight words to the temple challenge: "and help someone else to do the same." Should we put this new challenge to work right now? If you have a cell phone, hold it up. Take a photo of the challenge. Post it to your social media account. And tag someone with whom you want to share the challenge. You might also include the hashtag #TempleChallenge. To state the challenge one more time in a different way, "Accept the challenge, accomplish the challenge, and share the challenge." My young brothers and sisters, as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I invoke a blessing upon you. As you accept this challenge and as you teach it to others, I promise you that you will feel the beautiful link that binds us together as families through eternity. You will feel a happiness for those who accept your sacred offering. Your hearts will truly be turned to your fathers, and you will feel their hearts turn toward you. You will feel purpose and strength that will help you to avoid the temptations that surround you. The gift of the Holy Ghost will be a stronger influence upon you. Your belief in and appreciation for the Savior will increase. You will better understand the power of His Atonement, and you'll be safeguarded from the distractions that can so easily pull you from His commandments. I leave you my love and blessing as you unselfishly contribute to this holy and redeeming work. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Sharing the Temple Challenge

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Elder Andersen talks about the many blessings and promises that come from accepting the challenge to find and take a name of one of your own ancestors to the temple.
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