Our theme for this conference was Chapter 6 of Preach My Gospel, “Christlike Attributes.” President Baker did an introduction to the theme and reviewed some of the things that have happened since our last Zone Conference in November. An Elder from our ASL program talked for a few minutes on finding deaf people and getting referrals. Sister Baker gave a talk on Virtue based on Jeffrey R. Holland’s “Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments.” Law of Chastity problems are the single biggest obstacle to baptism in our mission so I tried to help the missionaries have some background in why the Law of Chastity is so important.
We then divided into groups for our three break-out sessions. We had sisters from the Visitor’s Center teach how to get referrals from members. Two sets of Zone Leaders taught “Obedience and Diligence” stressing focus and attitude, and “Patience and Humility” focusing on getting along with companions and ward members. After the lunch break and zone pictures, the Assistants to the President taught “Faith” emphasizing goal setting. Then President Baker was the concluding speaker talking about “Obedience, the First Law of Heaven”. He explained that obedience is the basis for progress. He also used the story about the “Grapefruit Principle” found in the January Ensign to help missionaries understand that all change has to begin with ourselves. He shared some of President Benson’s talk on Pride and how it keeps us from obedience as well as from change.
Westwood Zone
South Bay Zone
Penninsula Zone
Metro Zone
Marina Zone
Lakewood Zone
Central Zone (with Doctor and Sister Lyman)
