In his talk “The Twelve Year Old Deacon” by Elder John M Madsen speaks about the potential that each deacon has. He opens his talk by sharing the experience that President Hinckley had when he attended his first stake priesthood meeting. He sat by himself at the back, since his father was on the stand. He gained a testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith at that meeting when they song “Praise to the Man.” Elder Madsen then speaks about a statue that depicts five deacons sitting on a bench at church and asks what is possible from each of these … Continue reading →

In his talk “Do You Know Who You Are?” Elder Dean R Burgess, first counselor in the Young Men General Presidency speaks specifically to the priesthood holders in the church. He opens his talk by sharing his excitement of when her first became a deacon. He then speaks of the close friendships that were formed within his quorum. Finally he shares an experience in which a leader asks him if he knows who he is. Elder Burgess then shares the story of Ammon who was able to serve the people of King Lamoni because he knew who he was spiritually. … Continue reading →