Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers
Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
President Henry B. Eyring invites the members of the Church to sustain General Authorities and Area Seventies.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Topics
Understanding the Sustaining Process
President Eyring explains the process of sustaining, which involves presenting the names of the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church to the congregation for their support or opposition.
Brothers and sisters, it is my privilege to present the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for your sustaining vote.
Please express your support in the usual way, wherever you may be. If there are those who oppose, we ask that you contact your stake president.Key Points:
- The sustaining process is a way for members of the Church to show their support for the leadership.
- Members who oppose are asked to contact their stake president.
- Have you ever had a unique experience during a sustaining process?
- How does the process of sustaining Church leaders make you feel?
- What insights have you gained about the sustaining process from President Eyring's talk?
The Importance of Sustaining Church Leaders
President Eyring emphasizes the importance of sustaining the Church leaders, including the Prophet, the First Presidency, and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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.Key Points:
- The sustaining of Church leaders is a significant event in the Church.
- Church members are given the opportunity to sustain the Prophet, the First Presidency, and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
- Can you recall a time when you felt a particular impression while sustaining Church leaders?
- Why do you think it's important to sustain Church leaders?
- What feelings do you experience when you sustain the Prophet and Apostles?
Changes to Area Seventies
President Eyring announces the changes to Area Seventies, including those who were sustained and those who were released.
As announced previously, we have extended a call to Alexander Dushku to serve as a General Authority Seventy.
We also note with appreciation the releases of two Area Seventies whose names can be found on the Church’s website.Key Points:
- Changes to Area Seventies are announced during General Conference.
- Appreciation is expressed for the service of those who are released.
- Have you ever been impacted by the service of an Area Seventy?
- What feelings do you experience when you hear about changes to Church leadership?
- How does knowing about these changes impact your understanding of Church governance?
