43). It was one of many lessons gleaned from his father. Elder Gary E. Stevenson was called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 3, 2015. At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since April 2012. On July 24, 1847 … It is my ardent prayer that our spiritual foundation will be sure and steadfast, that our testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and of His role as our Savior and Redeemer will become for us our own chief cornerstone. As a class, review Elder Stevenson's definitions of both "Offensive Plays" (par. At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since April 2012. these lies in our spiritual foundation. Download PDF. Description. Gary Evan Stevenson (born August 6, 1955) is an American religious leader and former businessman who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Elder Stevenson describes the ongoing four-year renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, which includes strengthening its foundation … Over the past few weeks, I’ve had some time to consider the foundations of people close to me as well as the foundations that our society appears to be built upon. Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, a member of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the Education Week Devotional address about the history of education week, Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon and the ongoing restoration of the gospel. Gary E. Stevenson. 42) and "Defensive Plays" (par. A Good Foundation against the Time to Come: Elder Gary E. Stevenson September 26, 2020 by EAAGB1 It is my ardent prayer that our spiritual foundation will be sure and steadfast, that our testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and of His role as our Savior and Redeemer will become for us our own chief cornerstone. 2. 21-30; bulleted list). Elder Stevenson’s middle name is Evan, which is the name of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. What composes the strong cornerstones on which my testimony rests? Summary Points: 1) There have been numerous restrictions due to COVID-19. Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘A Good Foundation Against the Time to Come’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Elder Gary E. Stevenson speaks during the Saturday afternoon session of the 190th Annual General Conference on April 4, 2020. His complete talk can be found here. None of that would have been experienced if life was easy. Both Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder L. Whitney Clayton mentioned it in their wonderful talks at general conference. He spent many hours anxiously engaged in understanding the history and doctrine of the Church, which came to bless many other lives as well—Elder Stevenson loved teaching youth Sunday School classes, gospel doctrine, and Young Men classes. The future of this life may be unknown, but my faith is not. By Elder Gary E. Stevenson. Just as his talk asks us to consider our spiritual foundations, he built a metaphorical foundation for our understanding. “A Good Foundation against the Time to Come (excerpts),” New Era, May 2020, 28–29. My life as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. April 2020 General Conference printable lesson helps and handouts for "A Good Foundation against the Time to Come" by Elder Gary E. Stevenson - for Latter-day Saints Relief Society sisters. Shepherding Souls October 2018. On July 24, 1847 … Brigham Young … entered the Salt Lake Valley. At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since April 2012. And that light will be even brighter because I have walked through the dark. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They have four sons. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, watch as President Russell M. Nelson places mortar in the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Elder Stevenson was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in 2008 and was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2015. A … Times of trial do not change how God sees us. This beautiful lesson bundle includes the … Another great measure of the strength of our foundation is the set of questions used in the temple recommend interview. Two days later, … Brigham Young … stuck his cane in the ground, exclaiming, “Here shall stand the Temple of our God.” …, … Brigham Young offered the following prophetic insight at general conference in October 1863: “I want to see [the Salt Lake] temple built in a manner that it will endure through the millennium.” …, The temple renovation that would employ [the latest seismic] technology was announced by the First Presidency last year. Messages from President Russell M. Nelson, The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys (excerpts), Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause? At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as … The NAACP Salt Lake Chapter held its 36 th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial luncheon today. Official Facebook page for Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. What are the foundational elements of my spiritual and emotional character that will allow me to remain steadfast and immovable during the earthshaking events of life? Times of affliction and disappointment do not change the watchful eye of the Lord as … (Elder Stevenson quoted the first four.). - Elder Gary E. Stevenson. During the coming years, may we allow the improvements made to the Salt Lake Temple to move and inspire us. In his April 2020 general conference address “ A Good Foundation Against the Time to Come,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles encourages us to evaluate our current gospel foundation and to make any necessary renovations. Elder Gary E. Stevenson was called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 3, 2015. . He and Lesa Jean Higley married in 1979. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gives his keynote speech during the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon, hosted by the NAACP Salt Lake Branch, at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. … It is estimated to be completed in approximately four years. …, An introspective look may reveal that we too and our families could benefit from our doing some needed maintenance and renovation work, even a seismic upgrade! …, [Events in our lives], similar to an earthquake, are often difficult to predict and come in various levels of intensity—wrestling with questions or doubt, facing affliction or adversity, working through personal offenses with Church leaders, members, doctrine, or policy. They share the same title: “But If Not.” They are powerful as stand alone talks, but even more powerful when studied along with Elder Stevenson’s talk. 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