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LDS Conference Highlights Faith, Announces New Apostles and Primary Presidency
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Oaks sustained as an apostle during the conference. Gilbert and Caussé debut as apostles.
Faith Amid Trials
The conference opened with President Eyring emphasizing the peace that comes through Christ amid global turmoil. He acknowledged the world's wars, economic turmoil, and wickedness.
Faithful Latter-day Saints in hardship across the world have flooded heaven with prayers. He testified that the Lord hears and answers sincere prayers.
Abiding in Christ
Elder Soares spoke about abiding in Christ as the True Vine. Abiding in Christ is not an occasional or casual act; it is a constant, conscious and sacred choice.
He warned against allowing modern voices and technology to replace the rightful voice of the True Vine. Placing ourselves in Christ's loving care provides spiritual power to endure life's trials.
Leadership Changes
Seven Seventy will be released and receive emeritus status effective August 1. Eight new General Authority Seventies were called, effective immediately.
Elder Tai becomes the first general authority of African descent in over 25 years. A new Primary General Presidency was also announced.