Elder Bednar Technology Conference

April 28, 2015

Technology Conference 

with

Elder David A. Bednar

Elder David A. Bednar

April 28, 2015

This is the first, and probably the only, time all of the missionaries of the Italy Rome Mission have met together in the same room at the same time.  The mission is huge and travel and lodging were very problematic, but miraculously it all came together.  Kudos to the office missionaries and assistants who put in countless hours to make it all work.

It's not every day that the mission has an apostle and two general authorities and their wives visit--especially on the same day.  This was a memorable conference.

All the missionaries were excited to have the opportunity to hear from Elder Bednar.  The purpose of the mission was to prepare the missionaries for the introduction of mini Ipads that will soon be coming to our mission.  Very little was said about Ipads, but much was said about obedience,  listening to the spirit, avoiding evil, and learning the importance of using technology properly so when they go home they will continue to use technology to bless their lives and avoid the pitfalls that can be associated with it.

Quote of the Day - Elder Bednar

David A. Bednar

True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to action. Consider this powerful example:

Under the leadership of Joshua in the Old Testament, the children of Israel transported the ark of the covenant. The Israelites came to the River Jordan and were promised the waters would part—that they would be able to cross over on dry ground.

Interestingly, the waters did not part as the children of Israel stood on the banks of the river waiting for something to happen; rather the soles of their feet were wet before the water parted. The faith of the Israelites was manifested in the fact that they walked into the water before it parted.

How many times in our lives do we want the waters to part so we can cross over on dry ground? Trusting in God enables us to press forward with a brightness of hope into uncertain and often challenging situations.