Friday, April 3, 2020

Ideas for what to do inbetween General Conference Sessions (with video)


General Conference is upon us. And it's exciting, different, and most of us are full of anticipation.  I have some suggestions to help make it more meaningful. 

You are a part of the Restoration of the Gospel.  In between Conference sessions, take some time as a family or individually to open up the Family Tree Mobile App, or the Family Search Website, and read some stories of your ancestors. 



Feel a closeness to your ancestors

Each of us without our ancestors can't be made whole. We are tied to them, and they to us. For example, we may have some of the same traits as one of our ancestors. 

You may feel a closeness to them as you read about them. And some of them may need help to get back to the presence of the Father. 

You can become a part of the Restoration by becoming a Savior on Mount Zion as you do the work for relatives who can't do them for themselves.


A Way to Start 
Maybe you just start with remembering your ancestors, and studying their lives during Conference.  




Then, commit to take some time every week, and open up the Family Tree App, or website, and tap the "ancestors with tasks" section, and try to find relatives that need their work done. 

Indexing
Or, you may try Family Search indexing
People are needed who can go online and read the names on old genealogical films, and type them in, so that the records are searchable.

Much to do, and the heavens can open



There is so much you can do, and during this Conference time is the perfect time to turn your hearts to your ancestors, because they truly have turned their hearts towards you. 

A promise



And as you do, you will feel the Love of the Savior, and your ancestors, as you engage in this saving work.

Close

Enjoy Conference.  I know I will, and am looking forward to it.  To close, here is a video with President Packer's Apostolic Witness of the importance of Family History work.  Here is a quote.  "This work is going forth to the entire world. It is a supernal work. It is a work designed by the Lord and introduced by the Lord himself...It is true. Jesus is the Christ. He Lives..."

Discover your story in Family History on the Family Tree Mobile App or the Family Search Website.  You may also view tips on getting started, woven into inspirational stories on this blog.

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