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February 22, 2012

Every [convert] needs three things: a friend, a responsibility, and nurturing with “the good word of God" (Moro. 6:4). It is our duty and opportunity to provide these things.

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Converts and Young Men,” Ensign, May 1997, 47

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Pefecting the Saints is "the building of the Saints in their faith and encouraging them in all of their activities to walk in obedience to the commandments of the Lord." -- Gordon B. Hinckley, “He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps,” Ensign, May 1983, 5

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" The "Arise and Shine Forth" [2012 Mutual Theme] is an invitation to the youth of the Church to be proud of their identity. It invites them to not hide under a bushel but to let their light shine; the world right now needs their light. That light is their testimony."

Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president -- January 2012

12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12