People have been asking about how the new program is
tied with Come, Follow Me, seminary,
and what happens at Sunday.
Israel from Mexico asks, "Will we continue using the Come,
Follow Me program?"
And Natalie from Arizona asks, "The young women
have a beautiful new theme.
Do the young men get one too?"
Sister Jones, would you like to begin our discussion
on gospel learning as it connects
with service and activities and personal development?
I would love to, Elder Gong.
Thank you.
The tie between Come, Follow Me and Children and Youth
is really simple.
In gospel learning settings--such as your home,
seminary, Church classes--you will receive spiritual
impressions about how you need to grow.
Our hope is that you will write down your impressions
in your guidebook, your journal, or the app
and make plans to act.
We do need to write those down.
We need to write them down.
And you may be inspired to serve someone or plan a fun activity
or work on a personal goal.
But your service and your activities and your goals
will be most meaningful when they're connected with a gospel
truth, including the connections that happen
as you're learning in seminary.
Well, I'd like to also point out one great adjustment that
has happened.
We can now study the same book of scripture
at home, in Primary, in Sunday School, and in seminary.
And this alignment brings unity around gospel
learning not seen before.
Most important, we hope that all of your studies
will help you receive inspiration and come closer
to your Savior.
As you learn of Him, you will be more successful in striving
to become like Him.
Each Sunday that we are together as young women,
we recite our new Young Women theme,
which was introduced during general conference.
Our theme is a personal reminder of our identity, purpose,
and our infinite worth as beloved daughters of Heavenly
Parents and disciples of Jesus Christ.
It also unifies us as young women around the world.
I invite you all to study and ponder what the theme means
and how the truths taught in the theme affect the choices
that you make.
Layla, will you come join me?
Of course.
Now, I would love if all of the Young Women around the world
would please stand, and let's recite the theme together.
OK, slow.
"I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents,
with a divine nature and eternal destiny.
As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him.
I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister
to others in His holy name.
I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things
and in all places.
As I strive to qualify for exaltation,
I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.
With faith, I will strengthen my home and family,
make and keep sacred covenants, and receive
the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple."
I want you to know that each word was inspired from heaven.
Our Heavenly Father knows you and invites
you to be part of this great work on earth.
Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer.
I promise He will strengthen you as you strive to follow Him.
Sister Cordon, that was so inspiring to see
all of these faithful young women
sharing their commitment through those words.
Yeah.
We're not leaving out the young men.
Recently, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles approved an Aaronic Priesthood quorum
theme for young men, which I am excited to introduce today.
Will the young men around the world
please stand and recite the priesthood quorum theme
with me?
Dustin, will you come and join me?
"I am a beloved son of God, and He has a work for me to do.
With all my heart, might, mind, and strength,
I will love God, keep my covenants,
and use His priesthood to serve others,
beginning in my own home.
As I strive to serve, exercise faith, repent,
and improve each day, I will qualify
to receive temple blessings and the enduring joy of the gospel.
I will prepare to become a diligent missionary, loyal
husband, and loving father by being a true disciple of Jesus
Christ.
I will help prepare the world for the Savior's return
by inviting all to come unto Christ
and receive the blessings of His Atonement."
My young brothers, that felt so good to stand with you
and recite these powerful, inspired
words, which speak to your purpose and identity.
I know this will bring unity to your quorum.
We hope that you will begin reciting
this theme when you gather in Sunday quorum meetings.
And we also hope you will carefully study its meaning
and commit to live by its teachings and principles.
That was wonderful.
Both our Aaronic Priesthood quorum and Young Women's themes
focus on acting and becoming, ministering, serving,
bearing witness of Jesus Christ, and doing our best each day