Our Heavenly Father is mindful of each of us and our needs. May we be filled with His Spirit as we partake of the proceedings of this conference.

Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling—from which they will never be released—is to one another and then to their children.

Teaching our children to understand is more than just imparting information. It’s helping our children get the doctrine into their hearts.

The purpose of the Church is to help us live the gospel.

Because of the heaven-designed pattern of the family, we more fully understand how our Heavenly Father truly loves each of us equally and fully.

Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen.

If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest times in life can be a blessing.

It is proposed that we sustain Thomas Spencer Monson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Henry Bennion Eyring as First Counselor in the First Presidency; and Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf as Second Counselor in the First Presidency. Those in favor may manifest it. Those opposed, if any, may manifest it. It is proposed that we sustain Boyd Kenneth Packer as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the following as members of that quorum: Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, and Neil L. Andersen. Those in favor, please manifest it. Any opposed may so indicate. It is proposed that we sustain the counselors in the First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators. All in favor, please manifest it. Contrary, if there be any, by the same sign. Elder Steven E. Snow has been released as a member of the Presidency of the Quorums of the Seventy. Those who can join with us in a vote of appreciation, please manifest it. It is proposed that we sustain Elder Richard J. Maynes as a member of the Presidency of the Quorums of the Seventy. All in favor, please manifest it. Those opposed, if any. It is proposed that we release with a vote of appreciation Elders Gérald Jean Caussé and Gary E. Stevenson as members of the First Quorum of the Seventy. All in favor, please manifest it. After many years of faithful and effective service, it is proposed that we release Bishops H. David Burton, Richard C. Edgley, and Keith B. McMullin as the Presiding Bishopric and designate them as emeritus General Authorities. Those who can join with us in a vote of appreciation, please manifest it. It is proposed that we release the following as Area Seventies effective on May 1, 2012: Richard K. A

To the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dear Brethren: As prescribed by revelation in section 120 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Council on the Disposition of the Tithes authorizes the expenditure of Church funds. This council is composed of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the Presiding Bishopric. This council approves budgets for Church departments, operations, and related allocations to ecclesiastical units. Church entities expend funds consistent with approved budgets and in accordance with Church policies and procedures. The Church Auditing Department has been granted access to all records and systems necessary to evaluate the adequacy of controls for receipts of funds, expenditures, and safeguarding of Church assets. The Church Auditing Department is independent of all other Church departments and operations, and the staff consists of certified public accountants, certified internal auditors, certified information systems auditors, and other credentialed professionals. Based upon audits performed, the Church Auditing Department is of the opinion that in all material respects, contributions received, expenditures made, and assets of the Church for the year 2011 have been recorded and administered in accordance with appropriate accounting practices, approved budgets, and Church policies and procedures. Respectfully submitted, Church Auditing Department Robert W. Cantwell Managing Director

For the information of the members of the Church, the First Presidency has issued the following statistical report concerning the growth and status of the Church as of December 31, 2011.

Please listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit telling you right now, this very moment, that you should accept the atoning gift of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We become converted and spiritually self-reliant as we prayerfully live our covenants.

We become converted and spiritually self-reliant as we prayerfully live our covenants.

Our daily question must be, “Do my actions place me in the Lord’s or in the enemy’s territory?”

God loves all His children. He wants all of them to return to Him. He desires everyone to be in tune with the sacred music of faith.

Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received.

Priesthood holders young and old need both authority and power—the necessary permission and the spiritual capacity to represent God in the work of salvation.

Saving souls is the work the Savior has called all of us to do.

The priesthood needs to be exercised to accomplish any good. You are called to “arise and shine forth,” not to hide your light in darkness.

Understanding the why of the gospel and the why of the priesthood will help us to see the divine purpose of all of this.

There is nothing that has come or will come into your family as important as the sealing blessings.

Miracles are everywhere to be found when the priesthood is understood, its power is honored and used properly, and faith is exerted.

When our hearts are filled with the love of God, we become “kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving.”

How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God’s providence and love and express that gratitude to Him.

It is my hope and prayer that we will continue to bear nobly our burdens and to reach out to those among us who are suffering.

Faith, family, and relief—these three simple words have come to express the vision of prophets for sisters in the Church.

In the Church today, just as anciently, establishing the doctrine of Christ or correcting doctrinal deviations is a matter of divine revelation.

Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go after this life? No longer need these universal questions remain unanswered.

We can be delivered from the ways of evil and wickedness by turning to the teachings of the holy scriptures.

As you seek to live the gospel and doctrine of Christ, the Holy Ghost will guide you and your family.

If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us.

Wise parents prepare their children to get along without them. They provide opportunities for growth as children acquire the spiritual maturity to exercise their agency properly.

The work of naturally and normally sharing the gospel with those we care about and love will be the work and joy of our lives.

Sacred things are to be treated with more care, given greater deference, and regarded with deeper reverence.

As you love Him, trust Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval.

May you ponder the truths you have heard, and may they help you to become even better than you were when conference began.