From the First Presidency

Helping with the Restoration

By President Russell M. Nelson

Adapted from “Hope of Israel” (worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018), HopeOfIsrael.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Illustrations by Katie McDee and Carles Martí

In 1820, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith. Heavenly Father said, “This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Joseph Smith—History 1:17). The Restoration of the gospel began that day 200 years ago. It continues today!

Someday Jesus Christ will come back to the earth again. Here are four ways you can help with the Restoration and prepare for the time when Jesus will return:

• Build your faith in Jesus Christ.

• Find out about your family and help temple work be done for them.

• Prepare to go to the temple.

• Help people learn about Jesus Christ and His Church.

Doing these things will help prepare the world for the wonderful day when Jesus will come again!

President Nelson said children can help with the Restoration. One way is by sharing about Jesus with others. Watch a special message from the prophet at HearHim.ChurchofJesusChrist.org!

Learning about the Restoration

The missionaries are teaching this family about how the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored. Find the items below that represent parts of the Restoration.

Turn the page to learn more about the Restoration!

• sacrament

• Word of Wisdom

• missionary work

• scriptures

• gift of the Holy Ghost

• temples

• family history

• church

• priesthood