What?

What would Thou have me see?

Where would Thou have me go?

Ever in search of light

That, in truth, I might grow

To travel a great length

And sail against a storm?

To receive words of strength

From apostles of the Lord?

To hear God's words of hope

What sacrifice would you make?

For a forever home

What would you forgo and forsake?

To leave the safety of land

And take your children too

With trust in the Savior's hand

An urgency within grew

The storm grew mightier

And we all became sick

The winds and rain fought us

Our baby became weak

Our child died, we pressed on

More desperate now to hear

What we knew came from God

Light shone, the darkened sky grew clear!

The words were just for us

He knew our hearts desire

To preach with greater trust

To reach souls and inspire

An apostolic blessing

We knew our purpose, more

We knew we'd do great things

And weather any storm

We'd share words from the Lord

Prophets, Seers, and Revelators
October 2026 general conference


By Elder Vaiangina Sikahema

Of the Seventy

What a blessing it is to live in a time when apostles and prophets are on the earth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/15sikahema?lang=eng&id=p_sRSNV-p_gbKGU#p_sRSNV

FORGO is to give up the enjoyment or advantage of

Forsake mean to leave without intending to return. abandon suggests that the thing or person left may be helpless without protection.

The Tongan's have a spiritual strength that is inspiring.  They have their own pioneers .

Resilient Hope- Interfaith Seeds of Peace Shalom Salam Shanti

 In a time of conflict

Displacement and need

Join to make an impact

As we spread forth good seeds

Seeds of goodness and service

Of faith and hope into this world

Here we unite in purpose

As peacemakers doing God's work

Through coordinated effort

As God's children, we spread His good news

As Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs

As Muslims, Christians and Jews

For religious freedom, we meet

With resilient hope in the future

Where children have enough to eat

And sleep in peace freed from those who injure

In Hebrew peace is shalom

Wholeness, well-being, harmony

Too, Muslims greet with Salam

As with deep inner peace Hindu's close with shanti

Shalom, Salam, and Shanti

Every refugee is welcome

Every clinic is open wide

For a better world to become

erse 1] In a time of conflict, displacement and need, We join to make an impact, And spread forth good seeds. [Verse 2] Seeds of goodness and service, Of faith and hope into this world; Here we unite in purpose, As peacemakers doing God's work. [Chorus] Shalom, Salam, and Shanti, May every refugee be welcome. May every clinic open wide, For a better world to become. [Verse 3] Through coordinated effort, As God's children, we spread His good news; As Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs, As Muslims, Christians and Jews. [Verse 4] For religious freedom, we meet, With resilient hope in the future, Where children have enough to eat, And sleep in peace, freed from those who injure. [Bridge] In Hebrew, peace is Shalom: Wholeness, well-being, harmony. Muslims greet with Salam; Hindus close with deep inner peace, Shanti. [Chorus] Shalom, Salam, and Shanti, May every refugee be welcome. May every clinic open wide, For a better world to become. [Outro] Shalom, Salam, and Shanti, Seeds of goodness, hope, and peace.

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"Resilient Hope, Shared Future" | 2026 G20 Interfaith Forum Welcome Dinner Remarks

https://youtu.be/m4qQXXdh4O8?si=I59uYNjNVZB1bw97

Jotta A Agnus Dei ♫ Hallelujah ♪ ♫ A Simplicity Grows- Out of the Mouth of Babes

The video no longer exists, but it is a precious sight to see the Spirit upon an innocent child singing the Easter Hallelujah.

Out of the mouth of babes
Our hearts are touched and opened
Unto our Lord who saves
And gives us much to hope in

They quickly know to pray

When somethings lost or goes wrong

How pure their trust and faith

They know to whom they belong

How it lifts my heart to see

The innocence of children

How they trust God and Jesus

They have purity within

Come teach them what you know

And listen to what they learn

A simplicity grows

As the spirit speaks through them, in turn

[Verse 1] Out of the mouth of babes Our hearts are touched and opened Unto our Lord who saves And gives us much to hope in [Verse 2] They quickly know to pray When something’s lost or goes wrong How pure their trust and faith They know to whom they belong [Chorus] How it lifts my heart to see The innocence of children How they trust God and Jesus They have purity within [Verse 3] Come teach them what you know And listen to what they learn A simplicity grows As the Spirit speaks through them, in turn [Outro] A simplicity grows As the Spirit speaks through them

Be a Little Better Each Day

On the quest for perfection

In the days of your education

Critical impressions are sought

Is it by the Spirit, you are taught?

And the answer is to be good,

Quit worrying and keep going

Put your trust in the living God

Celebrate that you are growing

Be a little better each day

Believe Heavenly Father does bless

Believe His hand will guide the way

He will help you to become your best

You are a Latter-Day Saint

A covenant keeper of the Lord

He will use you for great things

Oh, know peace, for you are adored

Verse 1] On the quest for perfection In the days of your education Critical impressions are sought Is it by the Spirit, you are taught? [Chorus] And the answer is to be good, Quit worrying and keep going Put your trust in the living God Celebrate that you are growing [Verse 2] Be a little better each day Believe Heavenly Father does bless Believe His hand will guide the way He will help you to become your best [Chorus] And the answer is to be good, Quit worrying and keep going Put your trust in the living God Celebrate that you are growing [Bridge] You are a Latter-Day Saint A covenant keeper of the Lord He will use you for great things Oh, know peace, for you are adored [Final Chorus] And the answer is to be good, Quit worrying and keep going Put your trust in the living God Celebrate that you are growing [Outro] Be a little better each day He will help you to become your best

https://youtu.be/bTvtaQkS394?si=CrOTJ-8L6l3LMw1S

Elder and Sister Bednar have spent a weekend with the students at BYU- Idaho.  In a way it is a homecoming- a 25 year anniversary celebration. On this campus they were instrumental in Rick's college becoming a much needed university. You can feel their love for these wonderful students!

To Fly in the Face of Providence

Fly in the Face of Providence | Infoplease.com

www.infoplease.com/dictionary/brewers/fly-face-providence.html

Fly in the Face of Providence. (To). To act rashly, and throw away good opportunities; to court danger. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable , E. Cobham ...

To fly in the face of providence
Is to get wrapped up in sin
To disavow warning's evidence
And seek the favor of men

To act rashly and throw to the wind

All that uplifts to descend

To proudly court with danger

To not care who you endanger

[Verse 1]

To fly in the face of providence

Is to get wrapped up in sin

To disavow warning's evidence

And seek the favor of men

[Pre-Chorus]

When pride would have me hurry on

And turn from what is true

Let mercy stop my wandering feet

And lead me back anew

[Chorus]

Keep my heart from choosing danger

Keep my hands from harm I cause

Teach me love that sees my neighbor

Teach me reverence for Thy laws

When I stumble, when I stray

Call me back into Thy way

[Verse 2]

To act rashly and throw to the wind

All that uplifts, to descend

To proudly court with danger

To not care who you endanger

[Pre-Chorus]

A careless word can wound a soul

A selfish step can scar

So make me mindful, make me kind

And guard others to soar

[Chorus]

Keep my heart from choosing danger

Keep my hands from harm I cause

Teach me love that sees my neighbor

Teach me reverence for Thy laws

When I stumble, when I stray

Call me back into Thy way

[Bridge]

Give me courage to heed the warning

Give me patience to turn around

Let the strength I seek be humble

Let compassion shape my ground

[Final Chorus]

Keep my heart from choosing danger

Keep my hands from harm I cause

Teach me love that sees my neighbor

Teach me reverence for Thy laws

When I stumble, when I stray

Call me back into Thy way

[Outro]

Call me back into Thy way

Verse 1] To fly in the face of providence Is to get wrapped up in sin To disavow warning's evidence And seek the favor of men [Pre-Chorus] To act rashly and throw to the wind All that uplifts to descend [Chorus] To proudly court with danger To not care who you endanger A borrowed crown, a brittle throne A fall that you will face alone [Verse 2] You heard the bell before the storm You saw the fault beneath the stone Still traded shelter for applause And called the consequence your own [Pre-Chorus] To act rashly and throw to the wind All that uplifts to descend [Chorus] To proudly court with danger To not care who you endanger A borrowed crown, a brittle throne A fall that you will face alone [Bridge] When every warning turns to dust And every witness turns away What good is favor built on fear When those you risked must pay? [Final Chorus] To proudly court with danger To not care who you endanger The height you claimed, the ground you chose The reckoning is yours alone [Outro] The reckoning is yours alone

Now We Lay You Down to Sleep

Though your time here was so small
You left an imprint on this earth.
Ever in my heart I recall
The love I felt from the first.

My sweet infant, how you tried
To survive with every breath.
And with your last... how I cried
Made lonely by your death

Now we lay you down to sleep
To be with God on high
Unto the angels for watch keep.
And it is not goodbye!

For one last picture, here you wear
This sweet and precious gown
Made with love and tender care;
As now, with God, we lay you down.

Dedicated to nowilaymedowntosleep a nonprofit that arranges for a memory photo of small infants, newborns, and stillborn. One tangible proof that a precious life did indeed exist.

The final kiss
The last touch
No, I insist
This is too much!

But trust I must
And I let you go
Unto God, thus
His love to know!

Let Him Shape Your Heart

Be of good cheer

And do not fear

The Lord is near

Give Him your ear

Let Him speak to you

In your heart and mind

Search His words anew

Such love you will find!

Let Him shape your heart

And expand your soul

From Him, truth imparts

In joy and sorrow

This gift, freely share

To lift, He does care

Yes, He is aware

Pray. Ask. He is there!

He has overcome

All awful moments

Each pain... He has won

Love's reach to all opens

Let Him to and through you

Seek the Spirit, begin

Express gratitude

And testify of Him

Verse 1] Be of good cheer And do not fear The Lord is near Give Him your ear [Pre-Chorus] Let Him speak to you In your heart and mind Search His words anew Such love you will find [Chorus] Let Him shape your heart And expand your soul From Him, truth imparts In joy and sorrow [Verse 2] This gift, freely share To lift, He does care Yes, He is aware Pray. Ask. He is there! [Chorus] Let Him shape your heart And expand your soul From Him, truth imparts In joy and sorrow [Bridge] He has overcome All awful moments Each pain... He has won Love's reach to all opens [Verse 3] Let Him speak to and through you Seek the Spirit, begin Express gratitude And testify of Him [Final Chorus] Let Him shape your heart And expand your soul From Him, truth imparts In joy and sorrow [Outro] Be of good cheer The Lord is near

Thoughts from 

The Gift of Testimony

Elder Gérald Caussé

Oct 2026

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/14causse?lang=eng&id=p_f1tA2-p_dY1oN#p_f1tA2

Eighteen years ago, Valérie and I received a telephone call from President Thomas S. Monson, during which he called me to serve as a General Authority Seventy. We accepted in faith, knowing that this calling would profoundly change the course of our lives.

The next morning, as I prayed for comfort and guidance, I felt prompted to open a copy of the Liahona magazine lying on our kitchen table. Almost immediately, my eyes found this reassuring promise from the Lord: “Be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ.”

That scripture brought peace to my heart. I realized that my primary responsibility was simply to bear witness of the Savior. Everything else would be in His hands.



A Precious Gift from God

The gift of testimony is deeply personal. It is received in the intimacy of our relationship with God and shaped according to our unique experiences, circumstances, and needs. It grows through faith, earnest seeking, gospel living, and the quiet influence of the Holy Ghost. Truly, “to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” is one of life’s greatest blessings and a precious gift from God.

John 16:33

New Testament


33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Doctrine and Covenants 68:6

Doctrine and Covenants


6 Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.