“Conference News,” Friend, Nov. 2014, 13
Conference News
Our Prophet Speaks
ImagePresident Thomas S. Monson“May we have the courage of a Daniel, that we might remain true and faithful despite the sin and temptation which surround us.”
—President Thomas S. Monson
4 Challenges
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Be wise in how much time you spend on the Internet (Elder Quentin L. Cook).
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Remind your parents to pray (Sister Neill F. Marriott).
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Be respectful and kind to people of other religions, races, and cultures. Never bully or insult others (Elder Dallin H. Oaks).
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Make your home a place where the Spirit is welcome (Sister Linda K. Burton).
Conference Quotes
ImagePresident Dieter F. Uchtdorf“The Creator of seas, sands, and endless stars is reaching out to you this very day!”
—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
ImageCarol F. McConkie“Following the prophet is always right.”
—Sister Carol F. McConkie, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency
ImageElder Eduardo Gavarett“Make the decision today to act and say, ‘Yes, Lord, I will follow Thee!’”
—Elder Eduardo Gavarett of the Seventy
A Conference First!
Match each speaker with the language he spoke in conference. Check answers below.
Cantonese (Chinese)
Spanish
Portuguese
Elder Hugo E. Martinez
Elder Carlos A. Godoy
Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong
Elder Eduardo Gavarret
Near and Far
People heard conference
in 198 countries
in 94 languages
on TV, radio, computer, tablet, and phone
Girls from South Korea sang “I Love to See the Temple” for the general women’s meeting.