Primary Power

By Elder James W. McConkie III

Of the Seventy

From an interview with Abby Larkins and Bradley Salmond III.

My wife and I served as mission leaders in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. I wanted to go to every Primary in the area. I loved these visits. While I was there, I learned three things about Primary children.

First, I learned that you can feel and recognize the Holy Ghost.

Second, I learned that you want to learn about spiritual things.

Third, I learned that Heavenly Father is aware of you. He wants you to have spiritual experiences.

During my visits, I talked with the children about many things. We talked about the Holy Ghost, baptism, and repentance. I also shared my testimony of the Book of Mormon with them. I told them that they could gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon too.

You children are the future leaders of the Church! You are the ones who are going to make a difference in the future. And Primary is a special place where you can learn about the gospel and feel the Holy Ghost.

You can receive a testimony of the Book of Mormon, no matter how old you are. You can study the scriptures and learn how to understand the gospel. I believe in you. Your Heavenly Father believes in you. You can do amazing things!

Worldwide Nativities

One of these Nativity scenes is from the Czech Republic, where Elder McConkie visited Primary children as a mission leader. Follow the paths to find out where the other scenes are from.