Church leaders from Salt Lake City held a video conference broadcast for 19 Stakes and 3 Districts in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. We learned about the Atonement of Christ, what we can do to live on higher ground and how singing hymns can help us in a variety of ways.
A highlight of the meeting was when Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve, waved hello, and blew kisses to his daughter and her husband (President and Sister Miles) who are presiding over the Alpine German Speaking Mission and to his grandson, Elder Wittwer, serving in the Germany Berlin Mission. It was a tender moment to feel his love for his family members serving away from home.
Elder Nelson asked the question, "What will you teach your children?" Teach them to know and love God, to know and love Christ. Teach them about the Prophets and to love the scriptures. Teach them the significance of the Priesthood and to love and honor their parents. He gave many other principles that should be taught as well as helping children feel the power of the Spirit and your testimony.
President Henry Eyring spoke of the pattern of prayers of faith. He highlighted the history of his great grandparents, from Germany and Switzerland, as they came to know the truth of the Gospel.
A few of the missionaries gathered after conference so I got a quick photo. It was a great day!
