Sister Perry told the missionaries that if they want to become close to Christ, they must pray daily. She reviewed the explanation of prayer found in the Bible dictionary and reminded missionaries that prayer is not a duty in the law but the natural extension of the relationship of a Father and his children. Many blessings are conditional upon asking for them. She said that the Lord is more mindful of each of us than we can realize. Elder Perry stated that missionary work has been the lifeblood of the church from the beginning and that for missionaries to be effective teachers they need to develop the capacity to learn, grow, and develop. He shared that even the Twelve continue to learn as they take turn preparing gospel discussions for the group. He reviewed the five steps to improve teaching that were taught by Elder Holland at the last Worldwide Leadership Training. 1) Ask, knock, and seek spiritually, 2) Use the scriptures, 3) Teach by the Spirit, 4) Open your ears, and 5) Never end without testifying. Elder Perry shared an experience he had as a young man when he met a man who had heard the testimony of Martin Harris. He closed with his apostolic witness that the Lord directs our prophet Thomas S. Monson today.
President and Sister Clayton, President and Sister Pike, President and Sister Baker, Elder and Sister Perry
