maize Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I haven't seen a thread yet, hopefully I didn't miss one? If not I'm the fortunate person who gets to start one :) https://www.lds.org/general-conference/watch?lang=eng I missed most of this morning's session, though I caught a couple of talks in between running kids places. I was excited to hear a talk not in English--was it Chinese? I heard most of President Uchdorf's talk, was a little disappointed that he didn't speak in German but I didn't really expect him to. Take away lesson from today: I want to be Elder Oaks when I grow up. That was one of the best talks I have ever heard. I found this live blog to help me catch up on what I missed this morning: http://lds.net/blog/faith/general-conference/general-conference-live-blog-october-2014-saturday-morning/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Not LDS, but I've seen some talks here and there. I really liked the woman who used to head up the Relief Society? before the latest person. I seem to remember her being single and childless or something along those lines, which was a nice change. I also used to listen to this woman's podcasts which I loved…http://daughtersofmormonism.blogspot.com Anyhoo, what did you think of this? Did it mean anything to you? Is it a positive? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/29/mormon-feminists-blessed-disciples_n_5901166.html Happy General Conference! I'm always amazed at the different things Mormon Mommy bloggers come up with to keep their kids entertained during General Conference, I think all the super creative Muslim mommies must blog in Arabic or something. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I always love the Relief Society broadcast. I'm not sure why the article makes a big deal about women being called disciples of Jesus, that is nothing new and the term disciple has always applied to both women and men. I do think the Women's Conference rightfully belongs as a part of the General Conference of the church, so calling it that is entirely appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Elder Wong spoke in Cantonese. He's from Hong Kong. I loved hearing his language underneath the English translation. At the beginning of his talk, President Uchtdorf made a joke about being asked if he'd speak in German and how he said no, but it may sound like it. He's awesome! Elder Oaks has been my favorite apostle since I was a teenager. His talk was fabulous. Direct, but kind. umsami, that article is, frankly, silly. Women have never not been referred to as disciples of Christ. Christ had female disciples while he was alive! President Uchtdorf has always seemed to really get women and his phrasing of things is always so great. But I can't say I was at all surprised at being referred to as a disciple. I am pretty sure we've been referred to as disciples in the past, too! I kind of feel like they were so upset not to have Ordain Women to write about to get ratings so they had to grab at something. Elder Callister just finished and I think his talk, though it had little to do with educating our children exactly and more to do with mothering them, I think there is extra application in there for homeschooling moms. Right now my 8 year old is feeling a little candy sick. We don't have candy much (usually just after we read scriptures as a family - I suppose you could say we eat candy religiously lol), but we're playing a game this session that whenever a member of the Godhead is mentioned we can grab a piece of candy. The 8 year old is incredibly good at listening closely and hearing every mention! He just came over and said he's feeling so happy right now. I said I'm not surprised because of all the sugar he's had and he said, "No, it's the words! They make me feel happy!" Melt a momma's heart :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The Chinese speaker spoke in Cantonese. The next speaker will be speaking in Spanish. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yay! A Spanish talk coming up! I was sure there would be at least one. (A recent policy change authorized General Conference speakers to deliver their addresses in their native tongue if that is not English. I have enjoyed the growing diversity in the past couple of decades as conference speakers gradually reflect more of the worldwide church membership, but it seems especially meaningful to me for them to speak in their own divers languages. Makes things more challenging for the translators though...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes, I thought the headline didn't quite match the article since the disciple part didn't seem at all groundbreaking to me. There were other more significant things to me as a Mormon feminist. I'm still not sure the Women's Meeting actually counts as part of GC since the morning session today was referred to as the first session. I was hoping it would be called the second, but not surprised it wasn't. And I'm sorry, but I think the creative Mormon Mommy bloggers are over the top. I can't make every second of my children's life entertaining and instructive like they do. I'm going to have to find some good Muslim Mommy bloggers in Arabic. Maybe they're more normal :) Maize, you'll need to listen to the Cantonese broadcast if you want to hear Elder Wong's talk in Cantonese. They dubbed it into the appropriate language for each broadcast and only did subtitles in the Conference Center (which I think is the best system). We're tempted to hop in the car and run over the the Stake Center to see the first talk given in Spanish. A friend of mine said they're only have a few talks not in English this time, but that hopefully there will be more each time. Right now the focus is on having people speak who can't do it in English. I'm glad to have the chance to hear from new people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yay! A Spanish talk coming up! I was sure there would be at least one. (A recent policy change authorized General Conference speakers to deliver their addresses in their native tongue if that is not English. I have enjoyed the growing diversity in the past couple of decades as conference speakers gradually reflect more of the worldwide church membership, but it seems especially meaningful to me for them to speak in their own divers languages. Makes things more challenging for the translators though...) Actually, I'm pretty sure the talks are all submitted prior to the conference (so that they can be put up on the teleprompters), so I would assume the translators would be able to pre-translate. The English dubbing of the Cantonese talk was immediate. There was no lag between hearing him say something, and hearing the translation. The English translation even said "Amen" before the speaker did. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hah! This speaker (can't remember his name) must be my brother's former mission president. B mentioned he would be speaking this afternoon and predicted he would say something about health and fitness; guess he knows him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Actually, I'm pretty sure the talks are all submitted prior to the conference (so that they can be put up on the teleprompters), so I would assume the translators would be able to pre-translate. The English dubbing of the Cantonese talk was real-time. There was no lag between hearing him say something, and hearing the translation. The English translation even said "Amen" before the speaker did. :lol: They are translated in advance, but the live interpreters try to pace the talk to match what the speaker is saying in real time so it's not as simple as just reading the talk. There are also occasional impromptu comments or additions to a talk (something as simple as commenting on the prior speaker or song) that must be translated in real time, though I expect those who are not speaking in English will try to avoid such. One of my siblings did conference interpretation for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The activity the current speaker is describing is exactly one we did at Girl's Camp! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The Young Men President in our ward did that activity as part of his lesson in August on the 5th Sunday joint YM/YW meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Ah, his story was about his wife...I love those stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 If you're watching on lds.org and want to listen in another language there is a drop-down menu at the top right above the video frame. I had to find it to listen in Spanish :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Elder HOLLAND!!! Woop Woop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 "The great redeemer has issued no more persistent call than that for us to join him in lifting this burden [poverty]' Elder Holland (I probably didn't get it word for word) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I love Mother Teresa quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 "Cease withholding our means because we see the poor as having brought their misery upon themselves" :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 "Don't we all implore that grace will compensate for our weaknesses, that mercy will triumph over justice--at least in our case?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 He makes scripture sound completely new and relevant, not distant and abstract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 "Cease withholding our means because we see the poor as having brought their misery upon themselves" :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Wooty-wooty-woop-woop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 ^Yes! Elder Wong did a good job doing the same in his talk. At least one other did, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 "The Lord is not overly preoccupied with percentages." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Elder Holland is trending on Twitter. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 We have not been able to listen/watch yet due to a swim meet for my son. I live that y'all are running commentary so I can make mental notes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Elder Holland is trending on Twitter. LOL Lots of great tweetable quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 "Though I may not be my brother's keeper, I am my brother's brother; and because I have been given much I too must give" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 "I may not be my brother's keeper, but I AM my brother's brother. And because I have been given much, I too must give." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 LOL! Maize, that hit you too, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Elder Holland has such a tender, gentle spirit. He is amazing. This talk is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm going to run out of likes really quickly here. We should get an extra allowance for conference weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The whole "Why should I help a poor person if their poverty is a result of their poor choices?" came up in my Sunday School class a few weeks ago (I teach 14-15 year old boys). I answered back with King Benjamin's sermon, just as Elder Holland just did. It's such a pervasive thought process in our society right now, when it comes to the poor. I'm so glad to hear an Apostle speak so forcefully on how UN-Christian such a thought process is. "Aren't we all beggars?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I can't express how much I love Elder Holland. He was the most amazing university president ever when I was at BYU. He knew so many of us by name and greeted us that way every time he passed us on campus. I remember one day when I hadn't even seen him, and he called out my name and asked me how my day was going. And he really wanted to know. I loved his talk today. Loved it. I'd link it if it were up on LDS.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Really great sessions but Elder Holland knocked it out of the park, yet again. Amazing! Elder Wong's talk in Cantonese was just so amazing to me. What a moving explanation of how we might rescue those in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Not LDS, but I've seen some talks here and there. I really liked the woman who used to head up the Relief Society? before the latest person. I seem to remember her being single and childless or something along those lines, which was a nice change. I also used to listen to this woman's podcasts which I loved…http://daughtersofmormonism.blogspot.com Anyhoo, what did you think of this? Did it mean anything to you? Is it a positive? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/29/mormon-feminists-blessed-disciples_n_5901166.html Happy General Conference! I'm always amazed at the different things Mormon Mommy bloggers come up with to keep their kids entertained during General Conference, I think all the super creative Muslim mommies must blog in Arabic or something. :) sheri dew. she was a counselor in the general relief society presidency. (there is a president, and two counselors. you know - delegate. ;p) You'd probably really like Julie Beck. she was wonderful . . . . .(and Elaine jack was another favorite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I got to hear Elder Holland in a stake conference once . . . wow. just, wow. the spirit was so thick you could cut it with a knife. very powerful talk. and I taught RS last sunday - I was given three talks from last april to pick and choose from - most of it was Elder Holland's . . . . :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Okay, which speaker was it who quoted President Monson saying that "great days are ahead", something about "despite what is coming" the work of The Lord will continue to grow throughout the earth? It made an impression on me, but I can't remember which talk it was in so I can go find the exact quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Just tuned in to Priesthood session--it looks like that is a missionary choir? I love hearing a large group of men singing together. They sound awfully good for amateurs :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The rest of my family is at Priesthood, and I am Alone. In. My. House. :thumbup: I don't know what to do with myself. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The rest of my family is at Priesthood, and I am Alone. In. My. House. :thumbup: I don't know what to do with myself. :D Watch Priesthood session. ;) :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Take away lesson from today: I want to be Elder Oaks when I grow up. That was one of the best talks I have ever heard. No joke! I always look forward to both Elder Oaks' and Elder Holland's talks. I can't wait to study both of those talks as soon as they as on lds.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 I can't express how much I love Elder Holland. He was the most amazing university president ever when I was at BYU. He knew so many of us by name and greeted us that way every time he passed us on campus. I remember one day when I hadn't even seen him, and he called out my name and asked me how my day was going. And he really wanted to know. I loved his talk today. Loved it. I'd link it if it were up on LDS.org. The audio is available now in conference archives: http://media2.ldscdn.org/assets/general-conference/october-2014-general-conference/2014-10-2070-elder-jeffrey-r-holland-64k-eng.mp3 Here are the other available talks: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2014/10?lang=eng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Another talk about caring for the poor and needy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 This is becoming a conference theme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Elder Callister just finished and I think his talk, though it had little to do with educating our children exactly and more to do with mothering them, I think there is extra application in there for homeschooling moms. Right now my 8 year old is feeling a little candy sick. We don't have candy much (usually just after we read scriptures as a family - I suppose you could say we eat candy religiously lol), but we're playing a game this session that whenever a member of the Godhead is mentioned we can grab a piece of candy. The 8 year old is incredibly good at listening closely and hearing every mention! He just came over and said he's feeling so happy right now. I said I'm not surprised because of all the sugar he's had and he said, "No, it's the words! They make me feel happy!" Melt a momma's heart :) I think both Elder Callister's and Elder Perry's talk will benefit me as a homeschool mom. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am a mom first and a homeschooler second. How exciting that your 8 year old is feeling the Spirit during conference! I must admit that I'm a little candy sick too. So much for treating my body like a temple. My ten year old jumped on the exercise bike in the middle of the morning session to burn off some of the calories she consumed. I need to follow her example! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The audio is available now in conference archives: http://media2.ldscdn.org/assets/general-conference/october-2014-general-conference/2014-10-2070-elder-jeffrey-r-holland-64k-eng.mp3 Here are the other available talks: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2014/10?lang=eng Yay!!! I know what I'm reading tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Dandelions have just taken on a whole new meaning for me. :thumbup1: President Uchdorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never any arguments at church ball... :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Add President Uchtdorf's talk to my list of talks to study! Did his list of questions remind anyone else of Alma 5? I think from now on Alma will have a German accent in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Add President Uchtdorf's talk to my list of talks to study! Did his list of questions remind anyone else of Alma 5? I think from now on Alma will have a German accent in my mind. And King Benjamin will sound like Elder Holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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