Young Adults

We Can Spread the Light of the Gospel

Photograph taken at the Conference Center during the April 2013 general conference by Weston C. Colton

Young adulthood is a time for growth, opportunities, and a chance to begin building your life. And that can be overwhelming, exciting, and scary all at the same time (it definitely has been for us).

But while we may not know the answers to all of life’s most pressing questions, there is one thing we are completely certain of—that young adults have always been a crucial force in the ongoing Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ.

In planning this month’s section, we spoke with many young adults about their participation in gathering Israel. And we have been so humbled by their sincere love for and dedication to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Regardless of their circumstances, these young Saints understand the vital role they have in this final dispensation. In “How Young Adults Are Making a Difference in the Ongoing Restoration” on page 44, you can read how young adults from India, Hungary, Barbados, Australia, and the United States are preparing the world for the Savior’s Second Coming.

In digital-only articles, Cezar gives insight on how we can find our purpose and become better leaders. Lauri talks about the blessings we receive when we follow the prophet’s counsel. Other young adults share their experiences with temple service, ministering, family history, and missionary work. And we share an example from a young adult in New Caledonia that illustrates how young members are doing the Lord’s work in smaller areas of the Church.

Wherever you are and whatever your circumstances may be, you can make more of a difference in the gathering of Israel than you might think. As young adults, we are the future leaders of this Church. And the spark of our efforts today will ignite and spread the light of the gospel throughout the world tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Chakell Wardleigh and Mindy Selu

Church Magazines young adult section editors

Insights …

From young adults

on the ongoing Restoration

“The ongoing Restoration means that God still speaks to His children. He lives and is active in these days, not absent. He is mindful of us, and the prophet would have us as young adults know that He loves us. So be an example and show that love to others. Be patient and kind and reach out to help others find greater peace, happiness, and purpose that’s found in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.”

—Parker Smith, Oregon, USA

“I’ve come to realize that it is an ongoing process and there’s still more to be restored!”

—Ashlin Eddington, California, USA

“Our goal should be to prepare ourselves for the Savior’s Second Coming.”

—Kevin Bergmann, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

From Church leaders

“When our time in mortality is complete, what experiences will we be able to share about our own contribution to this significant period of our lives and to the furthering of the Lord’s work? Will we be able to say that we rolled up our sleeves and labored with all our heart, might, mind, and strength? Or will we have to admit that our role was mostly that of an observer?”

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?” Liahona, May 2014, 59.

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Find these articles and more:

• At liahona.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

• In YA Weekly (under the Young Adults section in the Gospel Library)