When you make choices, I invite you to take the long view—an eternal view. Put Jesus Christ first, because your eternal life is dependent upon your faith in Him and in His Atonement. It is also dependent upon your obedience to His laws. Obedience paves the way for a joyful life for you today and a grand, eternal reward tomorrow.

When you are confronted with a dilemma, think celestial! When tested by temptation, think celestial! When life or loved ones let you down, think celestial! When someone dies prematurely, think celestial. When someone lingers with a devastating illness, think celestial. When the pressures of life crowd in upon you, think celestial! As you recover from an accident or injury, as I am doing now, think celestial!

As you focus on thinking celestial, expect to encounter opposition. Decades ago, a professional colleague criticized me for having “too much temple” in me, and more than one supervisor penalized me because of my faith. I am convinced, however, that thinking celestial enhanced my career.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson

Sacrament Meeting Program

Presiding: Bishop St Felix
Conducting: Brother Riker

Opening Hymn: #19 – We Thank Thee O God For a Prophet
Invocation: By Invitation

Sacrament Hymn: #184 – Upon the Cross of Calvary

Bearing of Testimonies

Closing Hymn: #260 – Who’s on the Lord’s Side?
Benediction: By Invitation