October Conference Notebook

“What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken; … whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same” (D&C 1:38).

As you study the October 2011 general conference, you can use these pages (and Conference Notebooks in future issues) to help you learn and apply the recent teachings of the living prophets and apostles.

To read, watch, or listen to general conference addresses, visit conference.lds.org.

Prophetic Promise

“The effect of the Book of Mormon on your character, power, and courage to be a witness for God is certain. The doctrine and the valiant examples in that book will lift, guide, and embolden you.

“Every missionary who is proclaiming the name and gospel of Jesus Christ will be blessed by daily feasting from the Book of Mormon. Parents who struggle to get a witness of the Savior into the heart of a child will be helped as they seek for a way to bring the words and the spirit of the Book of Mormon into the home and all the lives in their family.”

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, “A Witness,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2011, 69.

To the Women of the Church

“You are destined for more than you can possibly imagine. Continue to increase in faith and personal righteousness. Accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as your way of life. Cherish the gift of activity in this great and true Church. Treasure the gift of service in the blessed organization of Relief Society. Continue to strengthen homes and families. Continue to seek out and help others who need your and the Lord’s help.”

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, “Forget Me Not,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2011, 123; emphasis added.

The General Temple Patron Assistance Fund

In the October 2011 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson talked about the availability of the General Temple Patron Assistance Fund. The fund “provides a one-time visit to the temple for those who otherwise would not be able to go to the temple and yet who long desperately for that opportunity.” To contribute to the fund, write in the information on the normal contribution slip that you give to your bishopric or branch presidency.¹

Note

1. See Thomas S. Monson, “As We Meet Again,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2011, 5.

Knowing for Yourself

“Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten and Beloved Son of God. He is our Creator. He is the Light of the World. He is our Savior from sin and death. This is the most important knowledge on earth, and you can know this for yourself.”

Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Teachings of Jesus,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2011, 93.

Answers for You

Each conference, prophets and apostles give inspired answers to questions Church members may have. Use your conference issue or visit conference.lds.org to find answers to these questions:

• What does it mean that we are “children of the covenant”? See Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” 86.

• Why do bad things happen to good people? See Robert D. Hales, “Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done,” 71; and Quentin L. Cook, “The Songs They Could Not Sing,” 104.

• Why do we need the Book of Mormon if we already have the Bible to teach us about Jesus Christ? See Tad R. Callister, “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God,” 74.

• When I am struggling with a problem, how can I know what to do? See Barbara Thompson, “Personal Revelation and Testimony,” 9.

Illustration by Paul Mann; photo illustrations by Les Nilsson, Weston Colton, Derek Israelsen, Craig Dimond, and Lauren Ademar Fochetto

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