Study Guide for "Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church"

In this talk, President Henry B. Eyring leads the congregation in the sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church. This process is a significant part of the Church's General Conference, as it allows members to show their support for the leaders of the Church and acknowledge their service.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What is the purpose of sustaining Church leaders during General Conference?
How does the process of sustaining work?
What is the role of the congregation in the sustaining process?

Topics

Sustaining the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

President Eyring leads the congregation in sustaining the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This includes President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks, and himself, along with the twelve apostles.

Brothers and sisters, it is proposed that we sustain Russell Marion Nelson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Dallin Harris Oaks as First Counselor in the First Presidency; and Henry Bennion Eyring as Second Counselor in the First Presidency.

It is proposed that we sustain the counselors in the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators.

What does it mean to sustain the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?
Why is it important to sustain these leaders?
How do you personally sustain the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?
What actions can you take to show your support for these leaders?

Releasing and Expressing Gratitude for Service

President Eyring announces the release of several General Authority Seventies and Area Seventies. He invites the congregation to express gratitude for their devoted service to the Church.

It is proposed that we release with appreciation for their devoted service Elders Wilford W. Andersen, Kim B. Clark, Lawrence E. Corbridge, Claudio R. M. Costa, Bradley D. Foster, O. Vincent Haleck, Donald L. Hallstrom, Steven E. Snow, and Larry Y. Wilson as General Authority Seventies and grant them emeritus status.

It is proposed that we release the following as Area Seventies: Julio C. Acosta, Blake R. Alder, Alain L. Allard, Omar A. Alvarez, Taiichi Aoba, Carlos F. Arredondo, Aley K. Auna Jr., Grant C. Bennett, Michael H. Bourne, Rómulo V. Cabrera, Wilson B. Calderón, Hernando Camargo, José C. F. Campos, Nicolás Castañeda, Walter Chatora, Zeno Chow, Robert J. Dudfield, J. Kevin Ence, Meliula M. Fata, K. Mark Frost, Claude R. Gamiette, Maurício G. Gonzaga, Leonard D. Greer, Jose L. Isaguirre, Tae Gul Jung, Sergio L. Krasnoselsky, Milan F. Kunz, Bryan R. Larsen, G. Kenneth Lee, Geraldo Lima, W. Jean-Pierre Lono, Khumbulani Mdletshe, Dale H. Munk, Norman R. Nemrow, Yutaka Onda, Wolfgang Pilz, Raimundo Pacheco De Pinho, Gennady N. Podvodov, Abraham E. Quero, Marco A. Rais, Steven K. Randall, Francisco J. Ruiz de Mendoza, Edwin A. Sexton, Raúl H. Spitale, C. Walter Treviño, ‘Aisake K. Tukuafu, Juan A. Urra, Raul S. Villanueva, and Leonard Woo.

What is the significance of releasing leaders from their positions?
Why is it important to express gratitude for the service of these leaders?
How can you show your appreciation for the service of Church leaders?
What can you learn from the dedicated service of these leaders?

Sustaining New Area Seventies

President Eyring proposes the sustaining of new Area Seventies. He invites the congregation to show their support for these new leaders.

It is proposed that we sustain the following as new Area Seventies: Michel J. Carter, Alfred Kyungu, R. Pepper Murray, Ryan K. Olsen, and Iotua Tune.

What is the role of an Area Seventy?
Why is it important to sustain new leaders?
How can you support new leaders in their roles?
What can you do to sustain and uphold the leaders in your local area?

Sustaining General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church

President Eyring concludes by proposing the sustaining of all General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church as presently constituted. He expresses gratitude for the faith and prayers of Church members in behalf of the leaders.

It is proposed that we sustain the other General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church as presently constituted.

Brothers and sisters, we are ever grateful for your continued faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church.

What does it mean to sustain all the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church?
Why is the faith and prayers of Church members important for the leaders?
How do you sustain the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church?
What can you do to strengthen your faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church?