Comments from members on President Nelson’s visit to Canada June 8th
Posted: June 17th, 2018, 12:00 pm
Some memories and comments from the June 8th visit of President Russell M. Nelson, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder and Sister Rasband to Edmonton.
“Absolutely awe inspiring, makes me want to go home immediately and teach my children what he taught. It was a once in a lifetime experience for my family.” -Nicolette Garside
"Wonderful for the saints of Edmonton to listen to our beloved prophet. The Lord has a plan for us and wants us to be happy with our families forever.”
-Chris Jackson
“Really spiritual, I could feel the spirit as President Nelson came in the room. I also like when he said that family home evening might feel like a burden now but soon it will become a joy - that stood out for me.” -McCallum Strong (member of the youth choir)
"My kids were in the choir, I know that they were having a spiritual experience and that was neat for me. I was impressed by his knowledge of the scriptures. Iʼll be quoting him when I teach my Sunday school class.” I also enjoyed hearing the wives. I see how much President Nelson loves and treats his wife as a partner and that was an example for me."
-Chad Smith
“It became clear to me that the Lord will repeat his message through his servants. What I heard last Sunday was reaffirmed to me today. This suggests that what was shared was important, and that I pay closer attention to this particular message. I am going to do everything I can to put my life in harmony with that message”.
~Cayce Olson, age 17
“I was impressed when they entered, the spirit was overwhelming.” “When I saw President Nelson kneeling to listen to the choir, he knows how important everyone is to our Heavenly Father.”
-Mayte Rosas
“A special night full of warm fuzzies of joy from our leaders who shared inspired guidance to strengthen our homes and families to receive sacred promised blessings”
- Alana Gregson
“The remarks by Sister Nelson helped me understand another perspective and aspect of revelation. Sometimes we need to give our partner space to receive instruction from the Lord. The Lord may require of us to make a sacrifice of convenience, comfort, and balance so our partner has the time and reverence they need to gain important direction and insight from the Lord”.
~A Newlywed Couple
I was fascinated by the insight provided by President Nelson and Sister Nelson on how the prophet receives inspiration from God.
I feel at peace knowing that God inspires our leaders to help us deal with perilous times. I also feel like I understand better how I can receive inspiration for my family and my responsibilities.
President Nelson said that family gatherings are "dress rehearsals for heaven". When I am with my family - especially my grandchildren, I often feel like I'm catching a glimpse of heaven.
-Derek Hudson
"I liked that he asked us to teach our families. I thought it was great how he focussed so heavily on the family unit."
- Marty Wolsey
“I liked the spirit it game me a peaceful feeling.” -Janet Shin - 9 years old.
"I was struck by his obvious love and concern for the youth of the church and ensuring they have they understand that the gathering of Israel is completely relevant to them (and us)and we need to understand and teach it."
-Renee Hardy
"I really enjoyed hearing about their week leading up to the Youth Broadcast. I think learning about the opposition they faced affirmed how important the challenge they gave the youth was.”
-Jade Bateman
"As expecting parents of our first child, I've been thinking a lot about raising our children to be firm and steadfast in the gospel. Both Elder Rasband's talk on staying on the covenant path, and President Nelson's words and prophetic promise about the blessings of learning of and teaching our children about the Gathering of Israel answered many personal prayers. What stood out to me most was when President Nelson said that as we teach our children who they are (covenant children of Israel), they will desire to stay on the path out of love and respect for their Heavenly Father. It was a testament that the Lord hears my prayers and speaks through His Prophet today." -Christopher De'Vries
"My testimony that President Nelson is a prophet was strengthened by this meeting. Hearing Sister Wendy Nelson testify of that truth was especially powerful, and the spirit taught me many lessons about what it means to sustain church leaders as she spoke. Her words also enlightened my understanding of marriage, and I received personal revelation of what I could do to be a better "help meet" for my husband. I am grateful for the opportunies the Lord gives us to hear the words of His servants and receive personal revelation. "
-Rhiannon DeʼVries
“ I really enjoyed Sister Nelson. She really supports President Nelson and that is important. She respects him and loves him.
My favourite story was Joseph and the technicolor coat. I feel great about it because those are my descendants. I know who I am and where i came from, I looked forward to this devotional. I told Heavenly Father I am thrilled to belong to this church. ‘
-Mary, 67
“I loved the personal testimony from Elder Rasband about how our prophet was called of God. It was his own personal experience. It shows that no matter who you are or what your calling is, personal revelation needs to come to all of us.
Last night we watched the broadcast. It prepared is because it spoke of the gathering of Israel. It paved the way for me to receive more knowledge on the gathering of Israel spoken tonight. “
-Elder Greer, 20
“I felt the Spirit and a lot of peace. I personally felt the spirit. I has personal revelation that I can easily apply to my own life. It made me think of the Abrahamic covenant. I received confirmation of President Nelson being a prophet and of the apostles.
My favourite was the whole story of the abrahamic covenant. I had a question in mind. “Why is it important?” I loved that our prophet went through the whole story. Its cool that he spoke so much of the scriptures. “
-Oscar, 24
"Recently my biological father passed away. We had not had a good relationship and when he died we werenʼt even informed that he had passed. I have been filled with anger and trying so hard to get over it, praying reading scriptures faithfully doing my calling easy trying hard. Still nothing, no feelings at all most of the time or just anger. Tonight when the Prophet spoke of the gathering of Israel and families and teaching our children, the Holy Ghost bore POWERFUL witness to me of those truths, but more importantly for me right now the Holy Ghost bore witness that I mattered and I belong to an eternal family that is so much bigger and less flawed than our Earthly one. For the first time in a long time I just felt peace."
-a sister who requested to remain anonymous
"Tonight I was reminded by the prophet that we are all to testify of Jesus Christ."
-Brianna Miller
"I felt impressed to stand in holy places and ensure my home is a holy place."
-Carrie Goddard
"I loved that you could so clearly see the Saviour in his disciples."
-Elena Rivera
“Really enjoyed Sister Nelsonʼs talk and her experiences with Pres Nelson I could relate with my experiences with my husband.”
-Shanelle
“It was amazing spiritually enlightening and insightful.” -Linda Mack
“I enjoyed sister Nelsonʼs talk on how her home had changed with the calling of the prophet. Enjoyed her personal touch.”
-Mike Oviatt
“I thought it was cool that the prophet came to edmonton I havenʼt had a prophet before “ -Greer (youth)
“What a powerful witness that we have a living prophet on the earth. It confirmed to me that I need to keep my covenants no matter what and be an example to my family regardless if they wander.
I was so touched that he invoked a blessing on all our families if there were sick among them that they would be healed.
He is the Prophet. I know it and canʼt deny it.”
-Leasa Sulz
I loved being reminded Heavenly Father has given us a tremendous opportunity to have a body. He wants us to have immortality and eternal life. The other side of the veil will be a glorious experience. Heavenly Father doesnʼt coerce any of his children, he wants us to choose to follow Him and receive essential ordinances because He loves us.
- Beth
I appreciated the casual atmosphere. I felt that Pres. Nelson treated us as equals. I loved how Sis Nelson shared her testimony that Pres. Nelson is a prophet and shared insights into him receiving revelation. -Gwynne
I appreciated the following points:
It was interesting to hear him talk about the family connections in the Old Testament.
His reference to the covenant pathway and the challenges that try to deter us from it.
His reference to ministering to those on this earth and those behind the veil.
- Dan
“As I listened to Elder Rasband and President Nelson, I heard comforting words about the everlasting importance of families in the Church. The message, compounded by the Holy Spirit, really made me consider what I can do to help my own family contribute to the gathering of Israel.”
-Thomas Pasterfield
“My belief that Russell M. Nelson is the prophet of the Lord on the earth today was solidified and affirmed with surety during the devotional tonight. It was awesome!”
-Marty Pasterfield
What really stood out to me was how he said that the family is the focus of the adversary now, and that our children WILL be persecuted, so it is our responsibility to make sure they are prepared