Come and See

Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, believe in modern revelation and living prophets.  So what do these modern prophets have to say?  They teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to us and specifically counsel us on challenges which are particularly relevant today.  One of the ways they do this is through General Conference.

General Conference is an event which happens twice a year, every April and October, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.  I had the opportunity of attending in person as a full-time missionary of the church serving on Temple Square (just next to the conference centre).  It was a wonderful experience to be there in person, but the great thing is that anyone around the world can also experience General Conference and hear what the Prophet and Apostles have to say.

The conference is translated and rebroadcast to many countries all over the world.  It is also available to watch on the internet, and the words from all of the speakers are written and published in a magazine and online so that we can re-read and study the words to increase our knowledge and our spirituality, to allow us to come closer to Christ and to know Him.

There are so many talks in recent years which I still remember and refer to often.  One of my favourites is called "Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer" by the apostle Richard G. Scott.  I gained a much deeper understanding of the ways in which our prayers can be answered, especially in relation to making major decisions.  

I am looking forward to watching General Conference in a couple of weeks when the rebroadcast will be shown at the chapel in Glenorchy (off the Brooker Highway), on April 14th and 15th.  If you are in the area I invite you to join me :)  Or you can watch or read the talks on the internet in the comfort of your own home.  Even if you have no intention of ever becoming a mormon, I invite you broaden your cultural understanding and "Come and see."