Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers

Participate in Sustaining Church Leaders

Elder Eyring leads the congregation in sustaining the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, underscoring the importance of this practice in the Church.

Brothers and sisters, I will now present the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for your sustaining vote.

Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your sustaining vote on behalf of the leadership of the Church.

• Sustaining votes are a collective expression of support for Church leaders.
• The process includes a call for any opposed to contact their stake president.
• Unity and support for leaders are emphasized through this practice.

• Reflect on a time when you participated in sustaining votes in your ward or stake.
• Consider how sustaining Church leaders has impacted your personal faith journey.
• Think about why it is important to sustain leaders in your family or community.

Recognize the Role of Prophets, Seers, and Revelators

The talk emphasizes the role of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators, and invites members to sustain them in these roles.

It is proposed that we sustain members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators.

• Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators.
• The sustaining process reaffirms their divine roles and responsibilities.

• Share an experience where you felt the guidance of prophets, seers, and revelators.
• Discuss the importance of having modern-day prophets in your life.
• Reflect on how you can better sustain and follow the counsel of Church leaders.

Acknowledge New Area Seventies

Elder Eyring announces the sustaining of new Area Seventies, highlighting the continuous need for leadership within the Church.

We note that two new Area Seventies were sustained during the general conference leadership meetings and have been announced on the Church’s website.

• New Area Seventies were sustained: Bhanu K. Hiranandani and Fernando Vivas.
• The announcement was made during the general conference leadership meetings.

• Consider how new leadership has influenced your local Church community.
• Reflect on a time when a Church leader made a significant impact on your life.
• Think about how you can support new leaders in their callings.

Express Gratitude for Church Leadership

Elder Eyring expresses gratitude for the members" sustaining votes, reinforcing the importance of support and unity in the Church.

Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your sustaining vote on behalf of the leadership of the Church.

• Gratitude is expressed for the members" support of Church leaders.
• The sustaining process strengthens unity among members and leaders.

• Share a time when you felt gratitude for your Church leaders.
• Discuss how expressing gratitude has impacted your relationships within the Church.
• Reflect on ways you can show appreciation for those who serve in leadership roles.

Understand the Importance of Unity in the Church

The talk highlights the importance of unity among Church members and leaders, as demonstrated through the sustaining process.

Please express your support in the usual way.

• Unity is a central theme in the sustaining of Church leaders.
• The process of sustaining leaders is a demonstration of collective support and unity.

• Reflect on a time when unity was crucial in your ward or stake.
• Consider how you can contribute to unity in your family and community.
• Think about the role of unity in sustaining and supporting Church leaders.