Gather All Safely in Christ April 30–May 1, 2020 Welcome to BYU Women’S Conference
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Cosponsored by the Relief Society Gather All Safely In Christ April 30–May 1, 2020 Welcome to BYU Women’s Conference Dear Sisters, Welcome to the 2020 Brigham Young University Women’s Conference. We are delighted to have you here, and we thank you for bringing that special “Women’s Conference” spirit of charity and commitment with you. We are very grateful for the co-sponsorship of this conference by the Relief Society. Their guidance and influence in all of our preparations are unparalleled. Together we hope that you will feel answers to your concerns, comfort for your struggles, and encouragement in your efforts. This year’s theme, Gather All Safely In Christ, comes from President Russell M. Nelson’s emphasis on the gathering of scattered Israel in preparation for the Savior’s Second Coming. He has reached out to all of us, daughters of Heavenly Parents, and asked that we do all in our power to assist in bringing our brothers and sisters to Jesus Christ and the blessings of the plan of salvation. In this conference we will explore the many ways we can facilitate this great gathering. We also invite you to respond to our invitation, described on the Women’s Conference website and social media pages, to help illustrate the many ways sisters are contributing to the gathering of Israel. Please share your examples and experiences with us, and we will share them with attendees at Women’s Conference this year. We especially note the second Sister-to-Sister Event on Friday morning as our sister leaders answer questions and concerns from around the world and here at home. We invite you to take advantage of the service opportunities available at the Marriott Center on Thursday morning and during our Thursday evening service event. We thank you in advance for the good you will do. We also thank our friends at Deseret Book for providing another outstanding entertainment event for you on Thursday evening. Our gratitude grows each year for all those who have a part in making this conference possible. And we are especially grateful to have you gather with us this year. Sandra Rogers Chair, 2020 BYU Women’s Conference BYU Women’s Conference Committee Sandra Rogers, Chair Kristin Gerdy Kyle Reyna I. Aburto Rebecca Mehr Jeanne Burgon Michelle Moore Jana Eubank Lynne Nielsen Ruth Gardner Stephanie Norris Lita Little Giddins Lorelie Sander Jamie Glenn Emily Sanderson Linda Godfrey Melinda Semadeni Kimberly Huff Mackenzie Sylvester Jean Hwang Salote Tukuafu Jennefer Johnson Peggy Worthen Shelby Killpack Marriott Center General Sessions [ THURSDAY, APRIL 30] Thursday Morning Thursday Afternoon Opening Session General Session 9:00–10:15 a.m. 3:45–5:00 p.m. Sandra Rogers Kate Holbrook Gather All Safely In Christ The Continuing Restoration and the Gathering of Israel [ FRIDAY, MAY 1] Friday Morning Friday Afternoon General Session Closing Session 9:00–10:15 a.m. 3:45–5:00 p.m. Reyna I. Aburto Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Becky Craven Patricia T. Holland Lisa L. Harkness Tracy Browning, moderator Sister to Sister Event Instant Choir Join with your Women’s Conference friends and share your testimony through music by participating in the 2020 BYU Women’s Conference Instant Choir. All information, including music, is available on our website, womensconference.byu.edu. Come and sing with 500 of your newest friends at the Thursday morning opening session. Rehearsal starts promptly at 6:30 a.m.! [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ] MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) • 19,000 CAP Is the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written Deep Truth is Truth [pg. 17] Hearts Knit Together in Unity [pg. 22] in Our Hearts? [pg. 13] Becky Craven Reyna I. Aburto Sue Clark Michelle D. Craig Sharon Eubank [Kim B. Clark [Bonnie H. Cordon [Jean B. Bingham SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) • 3,375 CAP Come Follow Me for Individuals [pg. 13] A Prophetic Plea to Women: “Shape the Future “I Will Be What I Believe” [pg. 22] Melinda Semadeni by Helping to Gather Scattered Israel” [pg. 18] Kandyce Ciarrocchi Hank Smith Heidi Allsop John Bytheway [ [Susan R. Madsen [ BALLROOM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 1,300 CAP | OVERFLOW When We Feel Alone: “I Will Come to You” Forsaking Contention [pg. 18] Taking Time to Talk: (John 14:18) [pg. 14] Sharon Hiatt Communication in Marriage [pg. 22] Whitney Johnson Julie Haupt Katrina Christensen [Julianne Holt-Lunstad [ [Brent Christensen DE JONG CONCERT HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 1,280 CAP | OVERFLOW Forgiving Oneself and “Walk[ing] in the Raising Resilient Children by Being “Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth” Newness of Life” (Romans 6:4) [pg. 14] Resilient Parents [pg. 18] (D&C 93:40) [pg. 23] Michael D. Newman Toni Carlson Maren Daines [Deborah Hawley [Jennifer Beck Carter [Ryan Eggett AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) • 855 CAP | OVERFLOW Marriage Is Worth the Work [pg. 14] Divorce, Death, Blended Families and the Receiving the Tender Mercies Amy Sackett Sealing Covenant [pg. 19] of the Lord [pg. 23] Alan Sackett Marie K. Hafen Shelly Edwards Jorgensen [ [Bruce C. Hafen [Marilee Killpack 3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW Strengthen and Unify Children and Youth When Some Choose Not to Be Gathered Increasing Our Spiritual Capacity to in the Gospel [pg. 14] to Christ [pg. 19] Receive Revelation [pg. 23] Steven J. Lund Sue Samson Peterson Janet Jenks [ Shauna Ogden [Julie Harps [Jeanne N. Burgon ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY ALUMNI & VISITORS CENTER (HC) • 500 CAP | OVERFLOW Ministering Is the Foundation of Gathering “The Lord of the Vineyard Labored also The Prophet Is Leading the Gathering [pg. 24] [pg. 15] with Them” (Jacob 5:72) [pg. 19] Patrick Degn Starr Anderson Shawna Borg Carol Costley [Memnet Lopez [Julie Olson [ 4 THURSDAY [ April 30 ] Concurrent Sessions [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ] PARDOE THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW Equally Yoked in the Work of Salvation [pg. 15] Dating and Marriage: Trust in the Lord [pg. 24] Jana Eubank Preparation and Good Choices [pg. 19] Leslie Soderberg Kevin Eubank Laura Morrin Kelly Wosnik [ [Brian Willoughby [Tangiteina Paletu’a Kinikini MADSEN RECITAL HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 435 CAP | OVERFLOW Put Off the Natural Man and Gather to the “Circle of Sisterhood”: Blessed by Diversity [pg. 20] Our Personal Journey Towards Christ [pg. 24] Family of God [pg. 15] Lita Little Giddins (moderator) Christy Spencer JoAnn Tominaga Jamie Glenn Christine Van Wagenen J.B. Haws Perpetua Lynne Nielsen [ [Salote Tukuafu [ VARSITY THEATRE, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 385 CAP | OVERFLOW Look For the Good: Interfaith Efforts [pg. 16] Gathering Families through the Truths Taught Successfully Gathering a Blended Family [pg. 25] John R. Taylor in the Family Proclamation [pg. 20] Kristin Gerdy Kyle Amy Pickering Wylie Annie Godfrey Calee Reed Adams [ [Kory Godfrey [ 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 300 CAP | OVERFLOW Gathering as a Ward [pg. 16] “He Won’t Forget Your Work”: The Great Plan of Happiness: Heidi Weight Early Returning Missionaries [pg. 20] Heavenly Father’s Plan of Love [pg. 25] Janet Mitchell Janeal Irving Ashley Baird [ [Stephen Diederich [Jana Winters Parkin BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) • 360 CAP | OVERFLOW “Hold On in His Love”: Helping to Prevent Drawing Others to the Savior through The Sabbath: A Dedicated Day [pg. 25] Youth Suicide [pg. 16] Your Example [pg. 21] Jennifer Coleman Keri Hermann Ada S. Wilson Lynette Bowen [Greg Hudnall [Diana Hasler Hoelscher [ 2260 BYU CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 200 CAP Cuando algunos eligen no ser congregados Darse el tiempo para conversar: Los tesoros espirituales de la adoración en Cristo [pg. 17] La comunicación en el matrimonio [pg. 21] en el templo [pg. 26] Effy Briseño Maria Luisa Torres Maria Paspuel [Miguel Giraldo [David J. Torres [Nery Muller 5 [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ] MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) • 19,000 CAP “Endowed with Power from on High” Participating in the Gathering Whatever The Lord Knows You and is Aware of You [pg. 35] (D&C 38:32) [pg. 27] Our Circumstance [pg. 31] Rosemary Thackeray Barbara Morgan Gardner Cristina B. Franco Astrid Tuminez Rosemary Wixom Lisa L. Harkness [ [Joy D. Jones [ SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) • 3,375 CAP Gather to Be Perfected but Not Perfect [pg. 27] Finding Hope and Help When Struggling with Scripture Study: Our Own Personal Gaylamarie Rosenberg Mental Illness [pg. 32] Liahona [pg. 35] Mary Ellen Edmunds John Goodson Nancy Dance [ [Jane Clayson Johnson [Camille Fronk Olson BALLROOM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 1,300 CAP | OVERFLOW Women Speaking with the Power of God [pg. 28] Choosing Your Spouse Every Day [pg. 32] Gather in Christ through Small Janiece Johnson Beth Whitaker and Simple Means [pg. 36] Tara Mickelsen Barry Whitaker Tamra Reeves [ [ [Michalyn Steele DE JONG CONCERT HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 1,280 CAP | OVERFLOW The Sweet Peace of Forgiveness [pg. 28] Cherish the Gift of Repentance [pg. 32] “God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear” Cassi Richmond Ronald A. Stoddard (2 Timothy 1:7) [pg. 36] David Morgan Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt Lauren Barnes [ [ [Jennifer Buckner AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) • 855 CAP | OVERFLOW The Book of Mormon: Find Joy in the Gathering [pg. 32] Safely Finding Answers to Gospel Instrument of the Gathering [pg. 28] Debbie Cardon Questions [pg. 36] Julie Davis Craig Cardon Richard Bennett [Julie Hawks [ [Carri Jenkins 3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW Young Mothers: Never Underestimate Your Refuge from the Storm: Home-Centered, Women Fulfilling Prophecy [pg. 37] Central Role in the Gathering [pg.