178th Annual General Conference

As President Dieter F. Uchtdorf started the Saturday morning session of general conference Sarah, Jack and I sat and listened in our little home. Though we weren't in the conference center we still participated in the solemn assembly as we sustained our wonderful leaders. There was no doubt the spirit was strong as the names were read and we welcomed President Monson as the 16th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

President Uchtdorf has become very voluble in his short time with the quorum of the twelve. Elder D. Todd Christofferson was sustained as the newest apostle. We are excited for the great things he will do. Click on the link below to download the audio or video.

178th Annual General Conference

Solemn Assembly

At the next semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to be held during the first weekend in April, 2008, a special session, or solemn assembly, will convene. During this solemn assembly, and by the raise of the right hand, members of the Church will stand and signify their sustaining vote of the Lord's leaders and their willingness to heed their counsel and support them. This vote is not a means of showing popular support, but is an outward sign of inward commitment to follow the divinely called leaders. Follow the link to learn more about a "solemn assembly."

http://www.mormonwiki.com/Solemn_Assembly